All Analysis articles – Page 132
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Employee Benefits Wellbeing Supplement 2005 - Feature: Workplace fitness programmes
More and more organisations are recognising serious benefits of having a fit and healthy workforce. Victoria Furness asks if there are real gains to offering the facilities on-site.Case Study: UnileverArticle in fullWe have all heard the old wives’ tale that eating an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but ...
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Employee Benefits Wellbeing Supplement 2005 - Feature: Healthy eating in the workplace
Bosses are learning that there are major plus points to orientating staff towards healthy eating, not least the rise in productivity, reductions in both staff absence and employee turnover, and diminished medical claims, says Alison ColemanCase Study: NomuraArticle in fullThe television series Jamie's School Dinners has brought the link between ...
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Green Transport
There's a push by government for employers to think about green travel plans that by coincidence produce spin-off benefits of improved staff fitness levels and time-keeping, says Amanda WilkinsonCase studies: National Trust, PfizerArticle in fullEnvironmental concerns, taxation policy, planning legislation and even terrorist activity, are all factors forcing organisations to ...
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Feature - In Depth: Optimum fleet disposal values
Organisations need to do more to get the best value out of fleet disposal, with diligent sales saving employers plenty, says Curtis HutchinsonArticle in fullCar disposal is the final piece of the fleet jigsaw but can all too often be a rushed measure, and carried out with little expertise or ...
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Contract hire takes off
Jamin Robertson takes a look at the booming popularity of contract hire funding of fleets and finds like any other method it won't suit all organisationsIf you read nothing else, read this ...The internet provides a cost-effective tendering method, with the growth of electronic 'reverse auction' tendering offering cheap procurement.Contract ...
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Special Report: Motivation - Staff satisfaction surveys
Intimidating your workforce can often be a by-product of staff satisfaction surveys, so focus your goals and always tread carefully, says Alison ColemanCase Study: Snowdrop SystemsArticle in fullOrganisations go to great lengths to motivate their staff, but firms that fail to invest the same amount of time and money in ...
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International pay systems
Technology has greatly assisted the globalisation of pay systems although there are many differences that still require a broad approach, says David ShonfieldCase Study: Cummins IncArticle in fullWe live and work in a global economy but what globalisation actually involves is far less obvious, especially for the management of pay ...
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Special Report: Motivation - The power of fun
Injecting fun into the workplace can have dramatic results, and needn't cost a bundle, says Alison ColemanArticle in fullEfforts to boost staff motivation have resulted in employers becoming more creative in devising schemes, often injecting an element of fun. But do on-the-spot recognition schemes such as lucky dips and prize ...
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Guest opinion - Getting flexible working right.
The need for business flexibility has never been greater, and grows ever stronger. Globalisation, increased competition and customer demand make flexibility a key plank of high performance since organisations pursuing a high-performance path need to adjust working time to meet changing patterns of demand. As a result, different forms of ...
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Special Report: Motivation - Executive pay
Even in the executive arena, work-life balance seems to be taking precedence over pay, says Alison ColemanCase Study: Tate & LyleArticle in fullExecutive bonus payments are often viewed quite cynically by employees further down the ranks of an organisation, not to mention members of the press and the general public, ...
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Feature - In depth: The influence of the spouse
Designing packages for staff or would-be employees may no longer be sufficient, as spouse and partner influences abound, says Bea OaffCase Study: International Financial DataMost organisations have come to recognise that employee benefits can catch and keep top talent. Leading employers at least try to make their package as compelling ...
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Critical illness not fit to replace income protection
Jamin Robertson says employers looking to critical illness as an alternative to income protection will find shortcomingsIf you read nothing else, read this ...Spiralling costs have led many employers to withdraw income protection. The search for cheaper healthcare could prompt organisations to look at critical illness cover.Critical illness, however, is ...
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Feature - Focus on Pensions: Pension promotion rule change points to compulsion?
Ceri Jones discovers new rules allowing organisations to promote contract-based pensions make it easier for compulsion to be introducedIf you read nothing else, read this..Employers can now promote group personal pension plans and stakeholder schemes, providing they make a financial contribution and do not receive commission or a premium rebate.The ...
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Benchmarking the benefits package
Defending salary increases has been one of the principal uses that HR has made of benchmarking, but that’s not the only hook, says Victoria FurnessWho hasn’t wondered how much a colleague’s remuneration package is worth? Or, lets be more candid, whether he or she receives more pay and benefits. But ...
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Outright purchase wanes
If you read nothing else, read this ...Company cars that are purchased outright are recorded on a firm's balance sheet as assets, unlike some other forms of funding.But outright purchase can tie up the capital an organisation needs for its day-to-day trading.Outright ownership can be advantageous to purchase cars costing ...
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Exploring childcare options
Some employers have taken on board April’s tax breaks and gone way beyond, perhaps investing in major on-site facilities, be aware of the cost and tax implications, says Alison ColemanCase Study: First DirectArticle in fullFinding good quality affordable childcare remains a top priority for working parents, and increasingly, they are ...
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Debunking benefits myths
With a large number of benefits myths in circulation, Stephanie Spicer separates the facts from the fictionCase Study: AshridgeArticle in fullThere are many myths circulating around the employee benefits world. These tend to arise because employers fail to understand what their employees want or because staff misinterpret what is being ...
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What is Total Reward?
Total reward has been around for decades, but there is a large degree of conjecture. Laverne Hadaway discovers it's about emphasising the full benefits of an organisation and tracks its growing influence.Case Studies: BT, Royal Bank of Scotland Article in fullEvery so often, a buzzword crops up that seems deliberately ...
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Tailoring private medical insurance products
If you read nothing else, read this ...A number of healthcare providers now offer modular private medical insurance products.Employers must take care not to trim policies too far or staff will perceive they're losing out. Employers that are switching plans should clearly communicate the change to staff.Article in fullLarge organisations ...
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Tailoring share plans to suit employees
Sharesave appears to be more popular with the lower-paid, and while Sips are growing significantly, these still remain more attractive to individuals with higher salaries, says Matthew StibbeCase Study: eCourierArticle in fullEmployers looking to implement an HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)-approved share scheme can take their pick from four types ...