5 Minutes With… David Collington, Partner and Head of Benefit Consulting at Barnett Waddingham
In the latest instalment of our HR industry executive interview series, we spoke to David Collington (pictured, above), Partner and Head of Benefit Consulting at Barnett Waddingham, about the increasing focus we’re seeing on the physical and mental wellbeing of employees, the importance of taking a holistic approach to both, and how AI will become […]
The Value of Employee Benefits & Rewards: A boon for your organisation
In today’s competitive business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is paramount for sustained growth and success. While salary remains a critical factor, an increasingly diverse and dynamic workforce is seeking more than just a monthly paycheque. This is where a well-structured employee benefits & rewards programme can be a game-changer for UK businesses… 1. […]
Investing in Wellbeing: How to pick the best employee benefits suppliers
Employee benefits are essential in attracting, retaining, and motivating talent within your organisation. In the UK, choosing the right employee benefits supplier can significantly impact your employees’ satisfaction and your business’s bottom line. Here are the critical considerations when procuring the best solutions… 1. Alignment with Company Values and Goals: The chosen benefits must align […]
Employees benefit from £2.21bn total group risk payouts in 2022
Industry data compiled by Group Risk Development (GRiD) shows that employees and their dependants have benefitted from £2.21bn in claims paid by group risk providers. Group risk benefits: employer-sponsored life assurance, income protection and critical illness, are some of the most popular benefits offered to staff, and they have been well utilised throughout 2022. Not […]
Do you need Employee Benefits solutions? The HR Summits Recommended Supplier Directory can help!
Are you looking for Employee Benefits & Rewards solutions? The HR Summits Recommended Supplier Directory is home to dozens of trusted partners ready to help make your project a reality! Put simply, there’s something to suit every requirement. Start Your Search Now Are you an HR solutions provider? Get listed! The HR Summits Recommended Supplier […]
Platform Housing Group launch Employee Reward and Recognition Scheme
Platform Housing Group has partnered with Each Person’s rewards and recognition scheme. PHG is rolling out the award-winning employee reward scheme across 1,500 staff to improve employee engagement, wellbeing and retention. Chris Phillips, HRD at Platform Housing Group, said: “Our employees always go above and beyond in everything they do, so we wanted to show […]
Talking about my generation… how to support and motivate a variable age workforce
We understand the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace and how different personality types can think and feel differently. But do you consider the generations in your ways of working and their different communication preferences? Different generations have their own language and it’s likely you are working with diverse groups, so it’simportant to understand […]
How are UK SMEs tackling high inflation?
Small businesses can’t seem to catch a break. As if two years of COVID restrictions weren’t hard enough, the cost-of-living crisis has brought with it yet more pain and shows no signs of abating. As part of our latest Small Business Monitor research [1], we took the views of senior SME decision makers across the […]
CASE STUDY: How Lowell digitised its employee benefits with 4me
Lowell, one of Europe’s largest credit management and litigation firms, recognised they needed a new approach to employee benefits in order to attract and keep talented people in a highly competitive market. They partnered with Barnett Waddingham to discover the solutions they needed, all while staying within the existing budget. The challenge Following an employee […]
5 Minutes With… Ellen Bly, Head of People Operations at Busy Bees
We took five minutes with Busy Bees’ Head of People Operations, Ellen Bly (pictured, above), to discuss the important topics in HR and People teams across the UK today… Hi Ellen, tell us about yourself? I joined Busy Bees a few months ago as Head of People Operations. My priority is to make Busy Bees […]