Category Archive For "Employee Benefits"
Employee benefits ideas for your workforce
It’s a Monday morning. Your employee drags themselves out of bed and into work, mentally preparing themselves to get through the day. On their desk, they see a handwritten, ‘thank you’ card and some company merchandise. It’s their 5th year anniversary at the company and you remembered. This puts a smile on their face and …
An HR team strategy guide for the employee mental health revolution
Although we’re in the middle of a mental health crisis at the workplace, you may be surprised to find that the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t the sole cause of employee burnout and chronic stress. Instead, it has only accelerated the rising depression rate, which has been widespread since 2019, well before the pandemic. From the increased …
A recruiter’s guide to UK’s post-Brexit points-based immigration system
With the UK facing a shortage of skilled labour, coupled with the exodus of many European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) workers from the country post-Brexit, the government introduced a new points-based immigration system for foreign workers to meet the job markets’ needs. As a global health insurance brokerage and employee benefits specialist, …
An employer’s guide to overcoming the UK’s skilled labour shortage
Did you know? The UK’s shortage of skilled labour (workers) across industries such as transport, healthcare, hospitality and construction could slow down the UK’s economic recovery. The Guardian newspaper also backed up this finding, after mentioning that the number of available workers plunged in June 2021 at the fastest rate since 1997. So far, accountants, …
What is the state of employee mobility in 2021?
Gone are the days when employees had to commit to a “9 to 5” schedule, attend meetings in the boardroom and in-person, or carry out the mundane commutes to and from work. Employee mobility is now a major talking point among millions of employees in the UK and globally across multiple industries. Thanks to digitalisation …
5 ways to manage a multigenerational workforce
From the 18-year-old intern to the 60 plus year-old CEO and everyone in between, today’s workforce is decidedly multigenerational and is characterized by generational differences. Not only can this cause tension between them, but it can also pose a challenge to HR teams. What’s the best way to communicate with each generation? How do you satisfy …
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: How to raise awareness in the workplace
We are in the midst of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, which runs from the 15th to the 20th of June this year. With over 3,000 new cases of cervical cancer in the UK annually, health screenings provide the greatest protection against this form of cancer. In fact, smear tests alone prevent 75% of cervical cancers. …
5 ways to stamp out presenteeism in the workplace
Ever subconsciously find yourself favouring the early bird employee? Or the one that is always the last to log off at the end of the day? We can all agree that presenteeism in the workplace is counterproductive. In other words, what is the point of employees who show up just for the sake of it …
How to develop your team’s emotional intelligence
You know you have an amazing team, and your team knows they are valued. They realise that they are part of something bigger and are able to work together in harmony – leaving differences at the door. This might sound like a dream to you, but it’s closer to reality than you might think. It …
5 tips to help you reduce your employees’ digital intensity
It’s fair to say that screens have consumed almost all aspects of our lives due to the rise of digital technology and the COVID-19 pandemic. Slack pings have replaced break room chats at work, Skype calls have replaced meeting a friend for coffee, and Netflix is always there to keep us entertained during a lockdown. …