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Employee Benefits flexible benefits supplement 2006 - Feature: The hidden costs of flex
Case Study: Loyalty Management Group, AdeccoArticle in fullThe thought of returning cap in hand to the board to ask for an extra £10,000 to get a flexible benefits scheme underway is a scenario that HR and compensation and benefits managers will want to avoid. A failure to properly plan for ...
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Employee Benefits flexible benefits supplement 2006 - Feature: The risks of flex
Flexible benefits schemes carry with them a number of risks which employers are advised to avoid, such as the potential for increased liability if employees perceive that they are losing out due to poor communication, explains Nick GoldingCase study: Mitsubishi UFJ SecuritiesTo get anywhere in life it is generally necessary ...
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The right car for high-mileage drivers
There is good reason why popular high-mileage cars tend to come from a limited number of manufacturers, so Nick Golding looks at the trends behind the modelsIf you read nothing else, read this ...Generally, if an employee drives more than 20,000 miles per year they are classed as a high-mileage ...
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Team motivation methods
The use of team-based incentive programmes is slowly beginning to rise, but Jamin Robertson explains that employers should still account for individual performance to ensure staff pull their weightCase study: MerchantsArticle in fullThe 2005 movie The Greatest Game Ever Played depicts the 1913 tale of unknown 20-year-old Francis Ouimet who ...
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Is flex right for you?
Amanda Wilkinson asks what employers need to consider when deciding if a flexible benefits scheme is right for their organisationCase Study: EC HarrisArticle in fullFlexible benefits schemes are generally held up as the pinnacle of benefits provision, theoretically helping recruitment and retention by offering employees more choice. But implementing such ...
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Feature - Focus On Healthcare: The cost of EAPs
The cost of EAPs can vary considerably, and measuring their value for money in terms of spend per head can be an exhausting calculation to make, says Jamin RobertsonIf you read nothing else, read this ...The price and degree of service for employee assistance programmes (EAPs) can vary widely. Costs ...
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Feature - Product Buyer's Guide: Private medical insurance
Employers are looking to control costs by resorting to healthcare trust funds and redesigned PMI policies, says Sally HamiltonArticle in fullThe recent abundance of bad news surrounding the National Health Service, ranging from trust deficits and job cuts through to rationed drugs and big pay rises for GPs, seems impossible ...
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Benefits in France
With strong employee rights and bulging union muscle, many employers in France are disinclined to add to the basket of generous state benefits, says Vicki TaylorIf you read nothing else, read this ...The state system in France, paid into by employees and employers, is so generous that organisations provide few ...
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Multi-Employer benefits schemes
Multi-employer benefits plans can help to shelter staff from wide discrepancies on perks, says Alison ColemanCase study: Shepherd ConstructionArticle in fullOffering benefits to staff can be a costly and time-consuming process, which many employers choose not to pursue beyond their legal obligations. Industry-wide or multi-employer schemes provide these organisations with ...
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The merits of benefits versus cash incentives
Case studies: SAP, NikeArticle in fullWhen trying to motivate staff to achieve particular goals employers can use a number of incentives, ranging from bottles of wine and weekends away to cold hard cash. But it's tricky to decide whether a cash incentive scheme or non-cash benefits are most appropriate, especially ...
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Interview with work-life balance expert Peter Thomson
Jamin Robertson talks to Henley Management College’s work-life balance expert, Peter Thomson, who advocates that managers must re-examine performance measurement and adopt more flexible working practices to help boost engagementArticle in fullMany HR managers are shackled by outdated management techniques that reinforce the concept of presenteeism. However, allowing employees total ...
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Interview with Kriss Akabusi
As a torch bearer for the enthusiastic, retired Olympic athlete and motivational speaker Kriss Akabusi, urges employers to find out what makes staff tick and to break down barriers in the workplace says Nick GoldingArticle in fullWhen the name Kriss Akabusi is mentioned, most of us will recall an Olympic ...
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How to motivate employees of all ages
Offering benefits that appeal to staff is vital if employers are to boost employee motivation, so Jamin Robertson looks at how to reward staff of all ages.Case study: AS WatsonArticle in fullIt’s a scene played out regularly in workplaces worldwide. A senior manager gives a short speech recognising an employee’s ...
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Outsourcing pensions vs. in-house administration
Vicki Taylor asks if it’s more cost effective for an organisation to outsource its pensions administration to an external provider than to run a scheme in-houseIf you read nothing else, read this …Opinions are split as to whether it is more cost effective for employers to outsource pensions administration or ...
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Academic motivation theories in practice
Academic theories behind employee motivation offer a number of suggestions as to factors influencing performance, Vicki Taylor questions how these can work in practiceCase study: B & QArticle in fullKeeping employees motivated is a key task for any human resources department, but finding the best way to do so is ...
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Driver training adds value to cash allowance deals
Moving to cash allowance schemes could land employers with increased duty of care responsibilities which can be addressed with driver training, says Jamin RobertsonIf you read nothing else, read this ...Cash allowance providers are facilitating access to driver training to help bosses comply with duty of care obligations.Training should include ...
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Interview with Professor Malcolm Higgs
Professor Malcolm Higgs of Henley Management College is adamant that the use of line management to foster face-to-face exchanges is vital, and picking the right medium for an audience will add punch to employers’ messages, says Amanda WilkinsonArticle in fullEmployers may spend a small fortune on fancy pamphlets, sophisticated intranets ...
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Feature - Focus on Healthcare: Finding funding for staff wellbeing
Wellbeing and pre-emptive healthcare programmes are all the rage, and there may be grant money out there to help employers fund their activities, says Nick GoldingIf you read nothing else, read this …Two pilot government-supported workplace health projects are currently operating across England with grants being distributed by Sport England ...
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Do flex schemes help engage and retain staff?
Vicki Taylor questions the effectiveness of flexible benefits in both engaging and retaining employeesCase studies: Lloyds TSB, The Royal Bank of ScotlandArticle in fullFlexible benefits schemes are just one tool at the disposal of HR departments to help recruit, retain and motivate staff. The question is: how effective are they ...
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Feature - In Depth: The return on investment of EAP schemes
Thought of as a catch-all to protect duty of care responsibilities, Sally Hamilton looks at the return on investment surrounding employee assistance programmesCase study: Volvo Cars UKArticle in fullAmericans are famed for talking as openly about sessions with their analyst as they would about a visit to a manicurist, but ...