All Analysis articles – Page 113
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Executive share plans require tough performance conditions
Executive share plans typically require staff to meet top performance criteria, says Laverne HadawayThe shape of the schemes on offer today stems directly from the shareholder protests of the early 1990s against chief executives receiving lucrative share options, apparently for doing very little. Share schemes for executives are now typically ...
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Legislative changes impacting on share plans
A number of legislative and accounting changes have impacted on share plans, says Sarah ColesKeeping on top of changes to the share scheme market is no easy task. In recent years, employers have had to contend with seemingly-endless legislative changes, many of which, at times, are perceived as having been ...
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Benefits of peer recognition schemes
Feeling appreciated by colleagues can lead to higher staff productivity and motivation levels, so David Woods looks at the benefits of peer recognition schemesWhether we like to admit it or not, our colleagues’ opinions of us have a bearing on our motivation levels at work. Although this is evident in ...
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Staff feedback should be central to a benefits strategy
Staff feedback should be a central component for employers in forming a coherent and effective benefits strategy, says Kirstie RedfordAn organisation’s employee benefits spend can be significant, so employers need to know they are not pouring money down the drain. One of the best ways to keep a strategy in ...
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How banking firms use benefits to motivate
Banking firms use benefits to motivate and boost engagement in the workforce, says Victoria FurnessThe banking sector is one of the largest industries in the UK - employing close to half a million people - but it is also one of the most innovative, whether through its adoption of new ...
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Employers turn to outsourcing their pensions administration
Regulatory change and a raft of new legislation is driving employers towards outsourcing their pensions administration, but they should also consider what needs to remain in-house, says Ceri JonesGrowing regulation around pensions provision is encouraging many employers to re-examine their plan's administration. Most defined contribution (DC) schemes have had their ...
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FDs should be aware of fleet risk
Many of the day-to-day mechanics of the new corporate manslaughter law are simply not known yet, but finance directors could come into the firing line, as we look at some of the key facts driving the fleet risk debate, says Ashley MartinOrganisations have six-months to get into gear to meet ...
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Fleet software all very well but personal touch is vital
The development of fleet software is all very well, but employers should not use this at the expense of human interaction, particularly for driver training and accident reporting, says Nick GoldingThe plethora of technology-based fleet management tools available today are enough to persuade even the most diligent of managers to ...
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Why should employers offer financial education?
reditEmployers may not always see the value in offering financial education but it can have quantifiable returns on investment, says Amanda WilkinsonFor employees, the benefits of employer provided financial education are clear as they become better equipped to make crucial decisions about their long-term future. However, some employers may well ...
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How to select a provider through the tender process
There’s an art to selecting a provider through a tender process, and employers will benefit from demanding details on technology and service level agreements, says Rachel GordonThe market for tendering around flexible benefits schemes is an active one. Although the concept of flex has been around for a number of ...
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Flexible reward: the next generation
This article is brought to you by our sponsor Hewitt Associates.In terms of both market penetration and the variety of items on offer, flex has plenty of room to grow, as employers consider using it as a vehicle to help staff generate wealth and save for retirement, says Darren Smith, ...
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Deciding whether to outsource occupational health
When deciding whether to outsource occupational health or keep it in-house, employers should consider factors such as cost, how quickly treatment is required and expertise, Sally HamiltonKeeping an eye on the health of employees in the workplace is not only good business practice that can help improve the bottom line ...
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Weighing up options when picking critical illness and income protection
There's a host of considerations in picking critical illness and income protection, says Sam BarrettWith a variety of group risk products on offer, it can often be difficult for employers to decide which should be included in their employee benefits package.Two products that are commonly considered alongside one another are ...
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Hot topics at TUC conference
Public sector pay demands and employees’ rights to benefits under the spotlight at TUC conference.Workers’ rights to benefits and public sector demands for above-inflationary pay increases were two key issues that were hotly debated at the Trades Union Congress (TUC) conference last month.Business and enterprise secretary John Hutton announced plans ...
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Choice over popular perks
Good old-fashioned core benefits such as life assurance and private medical insurance may provide a bedrock for flex, but don’t dismiss cheap low take-up options that provide a little pizzazz says David WoodsSelecting options offered by a flexible benefits scheme is like ordering from a menu in a glitzy restaurant. ...
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Employees need to trust in EAPs for effective stress busting
EAPs may be affordable and help employers tackle employee stress, but staff need to fully trust the service, says Nick GoldingAdvice lines that are set up for staff to call for help when they are suffering stress or bullying at work are an attractive proposition for employers as they cost ...
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New welfare reform will impact group risk benefits
The government's Welfare Reform Act 2007, which received Royal Assent in May is the latest piece of legislation to affect group risk benefits, says Sam BarrettChanges to legislation and government strategy around issues such as age discrimination and welfare reform are resulting in evolution in the group risk benefits arena, ...
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Benefits on a budget
Targeted voluntary benefits and versatile perks like gift vouchers help in the thrift stakes, says Alison ColemanIn the war for talent, an attractive package of employee benefits is almost a necessity. But not all employers, especially those with a limited budget, feel they can justify investment in sophisticated high-tech flexible ...
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How to raise your profile as a benefits professional
Kate Donovan looks how benefits professionals can raise their profile both internally and within the wider HR communityCalculating a return on investment in terms of people policy and benefits is notoriously difficult, so when a key concern of the board is the organisation’s bottom line, it is often a time ...
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Make best use of potential flexible benefits data
As organisations look to limit administrative headaches with flex technology, the data that is thrown up can be a vital source of knowledge, shows Laverne HadawayOver the past few years, developments in technology have helped to overcome some of employers’ concerns about introducing flexible benefits, such as cost and ease ...