All Analysis articles – Page 129
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Sector analysis: Airlines
The airline sector may not be thriving, but staff are still attracted by its image and the prospect of free or discounted travel, says Victoria FurnessCase studies: EasyJet, FlybeArticle in fullThe attraction of working in the airline sector from a perks perspective can be summed up in two small words: ...
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Age discrimination hints at widespread changes
Age discrimination legislation is likely to affect all organisations, so don't just pick at the edges, as it's an ideal chance to make sweeping changes, says Debbie LovewellCase studies: DSG International, AsdaArticle in fullWhen the Rolling Stones rocked Brazil's Copacabana Beach earlier this year, they proved that in an industry ...
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Feature - In depth: Exec reward continues acceleration
Executive pay among the UK's top FTSE firms has taken on staggering proportions, but shareholder pressure is shifting the way senior management are being rewarded, says David ShonfieldCase study: SMGArticle in fullAverage remuneration for top executives in the UK has broken through the £2 million barrier. Almost nine-out-of-10 lead executives ...
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Feature - Focus on cars: The tax position of diesel cars
A flurry of demand preceded the abolition of the 3% benefit-in-kind concession on Euro IV diesels. Jamin Robertson finds the impact unlikely to significantly sway demand for dieselIf you read nothing else, read this ...The abolition of the 3% benefit-in-kind concession on Euro IV diesel cars on 1 January this ...
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Feature - Special report: Fleet: Do cash allowances detract from corporate social responsibility?
Jamin Robertson asks if cash allowances encourage drivers to do high mileageCase studies: Chard, WhitbreadArticle in fullQuestions have been raised about drivers who receive cash allowances using attractive fuel reimbursement rates to run up excessive amounts of mileage.Employees who have transferred into haphazard cash alternatives may envisage a profit from ...
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Cash allowance calculations crucial
Nick Golding sorts through the confusion surrounding cash allowance calculationCase studies: Yorkshire Building Society, McDonald'sArticle in fullIn essence, when it comes to company cars, cash allowance schemes do exactly what they say. That is, allow employees to exchange their company car for its equal value in cash. The money is ...
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Selecting providers for salary sacrifice schemes
While salary sacrifice attains de rigueur status, how employers select their providers can be a fine science, says Vicki TaylorWith salary sacrifice schemes catching on like wildfire and the number of potential suppliers swelling in response, many employers are now organising a beauty parade of providers, either in-house or through ...
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Household products manufacturers
Making sure that their reward package outshines rivals' is an all too familiar dilemma for firms making household products, says Neil MerrickCase Studies: Procter & Gamble, AcdocoArticle in fullLike the goods they offer to their customers, organisations that produce household cleaning, soap and tissue products, come in a variety of ...
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Guest opinion - New free pension service promotes pensions to public
Article in fullAs the clamour and debate intensifies over the future of Britain's ailing pensions system, the voice of the consumer is in danger of being lost.Yet surely the purpose of any pensions reforms must be to put public interests first. Any that don't are ultimately doomed to fail in ...
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Eyecare obligations highlight communication needs
Onerous workplace obligations around eye care have led employers to think extremely carefully about their employee communications, says Nick GoldingIf you read nothing else, read this ...Legislation places a responsibility on employers to provide computer screen users with an eyesight test if they request one and at regular intervals thereafter.One-voucher ...
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Homeworking best practice
Nick Golding establishes the ground rules for employees working from homeCase Study: BTArticle in fullLast spring the Office for National Statistics announced that out of the 28.7m UK working population, 3.3m were working from the comfort of their own homes. And as flexible working grows in popularity, this figure is ...
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Extending benefits to retired workers
Extending perks to retired workers may prove cost neutral or can even help slash benefits charges, says Sam BarrettCase study: Compass Group ByArticle in fullLooking after employees through every stage of their working life is little more than a pipe dream for many employers. Financial and administrative restraints mean that, ...
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The workplace as a benefit
Creating an appealing workspace could be a boost to productivity, but you might need to set aside serious planning time and resources, says Nick GoldingCase studies: Eresearch Technology, Thomas CookArticle in fullIf you are looking for new ways to motivate your staff, you may not need to look any further ...
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Covering the risks of overseas assignments
Calling staff into potential danger zones might be about increased pay but it also means giving employees commensurate benefits protection, says Bea OaffIf you read nothing else, read this ...To attract staff to global hot spots, an organisation's benefits package must be competitive.Security benefits must be a priority to minimise ...
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Employer profile: British American Tobacco
The tobacco industry has always been heavily pay focused, so BAT uses its benefits to bolster staff retention and give it a clear distinction over competitors, says Jamin RobertsonArticle in fullA visit to British American Tobacco’s (BAT) office in London brings to mind a friend’s recent interview at the company’s ...
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Union consultation aids HR goals
Getting on the right side of union chiefs will not only aid the smooth implementation of HR strategies, but will also help in explaining details of benefits to employees, says Victoria FurnessCase study: InformaArticle in fullIndustrial strife may frequently make newspaper headlines, but contrary to popular belief trade unions and ...
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Feature - Focus on pensions: A-day shifts pension goalposts
Accounting standard FRS 17 has completely changed the pensions landscape and new rules mean employers must be even more member vigilant, says Ceri JonesIf you read nothing else, read this ...Employers cannot change their pension scheme without consulting members from April 2006.Check the wording of employment contracts so that any ...
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Online measurement systems abate performance appraisal drudgery
Using online measurement systems can help to abate the time-consuming and divisive nature of performance appraisals, says Kirstie RedfordCase study: General MotorsArticle in fullThe traditional appraisal process that most organisations have in place can be time-consuming and is often resented by employees and managers alike. HR all too often must ...
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Feature - Focus on cars: Employee car ownership plans deliver for employers
Flexibility and organisational control are factors driving the demand for Ecop schemes, says Curtis HutchinsonIf you read nothing else, read this ...The provision of cash alternatives to company cars became popular in the run up to new benefit-in-kind (BIK) April 2002 tax rules.Ecops are run by fleet funding providers and ...
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Future Strategy 2006 - Employers face overriding car liabilities
The rise in personal car usage doesn't abate as organisations still shoulder onerous responsibilities if private vehicles are used for work purposes, says Curtis HutchinsonArticle in fullTales of the impending demise of the company car are as old as the benefit itself and are invariably linked to a change in ...