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Big companies and government departments may provide the lion's share of national economies, but there is no denying the importance of an estimated 10 million non- governmental organizations (NGOs) around the world. In the U.S., 11.4 million people were working for more than 1.4 million NGOs in 201 21, while Europe has 148,000 public benefit foundations, spending some €60 billion a year2. The UK is home to some 168,000 charities, employing 1.1 million people3. NGO classifications certainly differ from one area to another, but the overall picture is clear - the sector is now a major player in the job market.

Competing against products and services from much larger companies comes with the territory for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. But should they also try to match big firms when it comes to parental policies? All the evidence suggests that SMEs can gain tangible benefits from supporting employees who have to juggle a career with raising a family.

Click here to download this article. It may be a century or more since women won the right to vote, but there is still no victory in sight when it comes to equal pay in the workplace. While few doubt the fairness of equal pay, the figures point to a salary gap between men and women doing the same job. In Europe, the pay difference is 16.40/01, rising to 18.20/02 in the United States and a remarkable 27% in Japan3. What's more, that gap acts as a brake on business growth. A study by the McKinsey Global Institute4 predicted that bridging the gender gap in the UK, for example, could potentially create an extra El 50 billion of GDP in 2025. Today, the nudge theory takes center stage. While motherhood is seen as the root cause of this inequality, companies can take action to improve matters in the workplace - with benefits and rewards policies able to play an important role. Here are three ways that firms can redress the balance:

In an increasingly knowledge-based world, improving people's skills is becoming a major issue.

To reflect the needs of a diverse global market, companies need to encourage diversity and inclusion within their own organizations. Along with creating a more representative workforce, diversity also helps to build a more successful company. A two-year research study by Deloitte shows that companies who embrace diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their business statistically outperform their peers. Deloitte’s findings are in line with research carried out by Sodexo that highlighted the business benefits of gender equality. Workplaces that are gender-balanced show a higher employee engagement (+4 points), a stronger brand image (+5 points), increased gross profit (23%) and consistently higher organic growth (13%).

In our increasingly globalized job market, companies from around the world compete to attract and retain top talent, but like the international population, they are a part of, these employees don’t fit one single description. The best candidate for your company could be male or female, single or a parent, heterosexual or part of the LGBT community…
So how can companies create Benefits and Rewards Services that effectively attract this talent pool and reward, recognize and inspire diversity among all employees? We scoured the marketplace and found trailblazing companies that are leading the way.

This year, it will most probably be impossible to have a Christmas party or celebration event to thank employees for their hard work and dedication throughout 2020. But that doesn’t mean there is nothing you can do to reward your teams! Here are three celebration ideas to close the year with a bang, recognize the efforts of your staff and keep spirits up in these difficult times.

The first few years of a child’s development is the most important stage in his/her life, since the foundation of the values and principles that are taught will pretty much shape how a kid will make crucial decisions later on. At Montessori, we understand the importance of these initial years, and focus extensively on promoting ethical teachings and practices that will provide your child with a strong and sturdy foundation to build his/her core values and principles.

All men seek one goal; success or happiness. The only way to achieve true success is to express yourself completely in service to society. First, have a definite, clear practical ideal – a goal, an objective. Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends – wisdom, money, materials and methods. Third, adjust your means to that end.

Aristotle, 384-322 B.C.

The role of innovation in the workplace has never been so crucial. As technological development changes the way we live and work, companies that foster a culture of creativity charge ahead, while those that fail to harness their people’s potential will struggle to survive. Simply incentivizing innovation may seem easy enough, but the key to sustained growth lies in fostering a dynamic environment, in which employees are given the space to create and where valuable ideas are leveraged. So how can employers hope to achieve this?

The Covid recovery phase is defined by several changes that will not just impact but completely transform many aspects of life as we know it. One aspect that is bound to see a drastic transformation is our workplace. For many of us, the remote workplace might become a permanent or at least a long-term reality, while some of us might head back to the office shortly.

Employees are eligible for various tax benefits, depending on their circumstances. These include deductions for medical expenses, charitable donations, and retirement savings. Additionally, employees may qualify for deductions for certain work-related expenses, such as job-related travel, meals, and entertainment. This article will discuss the need for tax savings and tax savings through conventional and non-conventional methods.

Employee benefits have become an increasingly important aspect of modern workplaces, with companies using a range of perks and services to attract and retain top talent. One such benefit that has become increasingly popular in recent years is the meal benefit pass. The pass provides employees with various benefits, from meal allowances to transportation subsidies, all from a single card. Pluxee meal benefit (Sodexo BRS) (CODENAME) is an option that has gained popularity among employees and employers.