Sarah Baker (Assoc CIPD)’s Post

Are you interested in the benefits that are on offer at your workplace? 62% of leaders indicate that the benefits they had on offer did not address what employees need... Learn more > https://lnkd.in/eUp4mrgq #HR #WorkplaceBenefits

It's important to tailor your employee benefits to ensure that they meet their expectation and make sure they are well communicated, otherwise the take-up will be poor and your employees will start to look elsewhere. Good article in HR magazine about how to drive take up. #employeebenefits #employeeengagement #employeemotivation https://lnkd.in/eUp4mrgq

An interesting article featured by HR Magazine today suggesting that many of the employee benefits that companies offer aren't used, either because they're not seen to be useful or of value, or not easy enough to access. What are the benefits your company offers? When was the last time you, or anyone in the team, actually made use of them? What are the most popular ones? What are the ones no-one ever uses? The article advises regularly reviewing what you offer, listening to what your employees really want and improving how employee benefits are communicated to improve uptake. Good benefits can help with staff engagement, retention and recruitment. If your company is paying to have benefits in place, it's even more important to ensure they actually are of benefit and the have the desired result, to achieve your ROI! Pure HR can help you review your benefits packages and improve the way they are communicated to your team, to ensure they're adding real value to employees as well as helping you achieve your team-related objectives. #hrconsultants #hradvice #employeebenefits

"One in five employers do not encourage the utilisation of employee benefits" Nearly one in five (18%) employers leave employee benefits take-up to employees to initiate themselves instead of actively encouraging staff to use the benefits available to them, according to research1 released today from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector... https://lnkd.in/eQPTnXF5

Making sure employees know how to access their benefits is one of the most important parts of my job. If you need any help with your employee engagement session contact us here at BAS (Benefits Advisory Services)

#5generations. Whats good for one, is not necessarily good for all. When examined alongside insights from industry research and best practices, Benefitfocus' 2024 State of Employee Benefits Report data revealed some interesting generational trends that HR leaders can use to better understand their employees’ needs and implement competitive benefits programs.

With competitive benefits packages serving as means to attract and retain more top talent for longer, creative employee benefits are now a rising opportunity for HR to become first movers. So, how do you do it? Read here: https://hubs.li/Q02V4JZf0 #EmployeeBenefits #CreativeBenefits #LifestyleBenefits #HRStrategy

The Role of Benefits in Retaining Top Talent In today's job market, competitive salaries alone aren't enough to keep your team engaged and committed. This article dives into how the right benefits package can play a crucial role in employee retention & attraction, especially in the South West. If you’re rethinking your benefits strategy, it’s worth a read! #EmployeeRetention #TopTalent #EmployeeBenefits #SouthWestBusiness https://lnkd.in/eeemjpE5

Not promoting and explaining employee benefits adds up to a waste of money, and a study shows that 72% of employers admit they lack a clear understanding of which benefits their employees value the most. Almost four-fifths (77%) of professionals are not utilizing their workplace benefits. A further 70% are dissatisfied with their overall benefits plan at their current employer, according to new research from the Robert Walters’ Employee Benefits Guide. https://lnkd.in/gnebrvev

As the employee benefits market expands, it becomes harder for organisations to stand out - and employers are missing out on potential competitive advantages by not benchmarking the benefits they offer. Read more: https://loom.ly/KqevMR4