Category Archive For "Employee Benefits"
Great Flirtation: Why employees are casually job hunting and what employers can do about it
Employees don’t have to be actively looking for and applying to jobs anymore. Whether it’s a recruiter getting in touch with them or a job alert appearing on their phones (and tempting them with an ‘easy apply’ button, LinkedIn and other career-related social media platforms have revolutionized the world of recruitment. So much so that …
How employers can harness technology to help employees achieve financial wellness
Tapping one’s credit card has made paying for things super convenient. But there’s one major drawback to this contactless payment method using future money: it makes spending money a bit too easy and individuals can get carried away. And yes, that includes your employees who may already be in a state of financial crisis given …
How employers can prevent age discrimination in the workplace
Age discrimination in the workplace has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centre for Ageing Better found that the furlough scheme closure in the UK has resulted in a significant wave of redundancies affecting those 50 and older. Since the onset of the pandemic, the unemployment rate among the 50 to 64 age group rose …
How to update your benefits scheme to match the latest employee benefits trends
Are you considering sticking with the same employee benefits for your business? Well, think again. While your staff might be satisfied with your current employee benefits schemes, this might not be the case post-pandemic. Employee benefits are an ever-evolving landscape that shifts with the needs of your workforce. Now, shaken up by the COVID-19 pandemic, …
3 financial wellness tips for employers to consider in the UK
In a report by financial wellbeing platform nudge Global, just 9% of UK employees learned how to manage their money at school or through a course. This discovery means most of the UK’s working professionals may lack a basic understanding of saving and what steps to take to improve their financial wellness. More so, one …
How to avoid unconscious bias in the workplace
Have you ever found yourself hiring or rejecting a candidate based on your “gut feeling”? Or even telling them outright that you don’t think they were a “right fit” for the organisation? While there’s nothing wrong with following your gut feeling or cultivating an organisational culture, things can get a bit trickier if unconscious bias …
3 ways to make the most out of your employee benefits program
When thinking up employee benefits ideas for your workforce and designing an employee benefits program, it’s natural to want to look at the numbers and determine the return-on-investment (ROI) and/or value-on-investment (VOI). After all, businesses are in it for the profit. But to truly make the most out of your employee benefits program, it’s necessary …
What employee benefits should companies offer graduates?
As summer draws to an end, graduates begin a new chapter in their lives – they enter the workforce. Brimming with fresh perspectives and untapped potential, it’s no wonder that top companies across the UK set up graduate schemes, programmes, and jobs to attract these young minds. But the competition is fierce and companies need …
Menopausal discrimination in the workplace: Advice for HR
Almost a million women in the UK left the workforce in late July 2021 due to menopause symptoms – which range from hot flashes and fatigue to mood changes and panic attacks. Consequently, the cross-party Women and Equalities Committee has launched an inquiry to investigate existing legislation and workplace practices surrounding menopause, along with its …
Effective communication in the workplace: What it is and why it matters
Communication is fundamental in all aspects of life, yet many people struggle to communicate effectively at work. Because of this, they may miss out on the opportunity to land the job of their dreams, get the promotion they deserve or sign a deal that could change everything. While some people are natural-born communicators, others may …