All Analysis articles – Page 137
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Promote perks to potential staff
Given that most employers try and attract the best talent with whizz-bang benefits, it’s a little odd that often they are not widely trumpeted during recruitment. They should be marketed in a clear, straightforward manner. By Victoria FurnessArticle in fullYou want the best talent but cannot offer the best salary, ...
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Profile - John Lewis Partnership
With a core of popular and longstanding benefits, The John Lewis Partnership has a democratic structure that allows staff to have their say, giving management some frank and honest views. Staff are treated as partners, says Debbie LovewellArticle in fullImagine employees having a hotline straight to the top of your ...
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Motivating staff in uninspiring jobs
Even the most uninspiring jobs have redeeming features, so a few choice benefits can make a job bearable. Simple morale boosters are one answer, while money is another factor if work is simply a means to an end, says Jenny KeefeArticle in fullThe pay was lousy and there was certainly ...
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Pick pension funds wisely
If you read nothing else, read this ...Look to see if the provider offers a good range of funds and has procedures in place to regularly review them.Ensure fund managers are reputable and committed to the market.Ask what support the provider can offer in terms of communication and education.Article in ...
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Motivating the demotivated
Apathy can manifest itself in various ways. Often the relationship between manager and employee is vital, as is hiring the right worker in the first place. Be careful not to focus too much on the disenchanted, says Jenny KeefeArticle in fullWhere did it all go wrong? You seemed perfect for ...
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Treating employees as consumers
Extending customer relationship marketing techniques to staff is becoming more popular. By matching staff values with the organisation, and tailoring a benefits package accordingly, employers will benefit. By Debbie LovewellCase studies: Whitbread, NationwideArticle in fullCustomer relationship marketing techniques have become something of a talking point among employers, particularly those in ...
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Is your communication strategy geared up to cope in an emergency?
Communicating emergency news to staff is vital for gaining their trust. Getting it wrong can impact badly on credibility, so the key lies in prior planning. Communications must also be legally compliant, says Victoria FurnessArticle in fullCommunicating with staff during an emergency situation will always be tricky, but it is ...
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Gain tax breaks on healthcare
Most healthcare is taxed as a benefit-in-kind. But, in some circumstances, employers aren't liable, says Rachel GordonIf you read nothing else, read this ...Most healthcare is taxed as a benefit-in-kind. But, in some circumstances, such as occupational health and healthcare benefits that are deemed necessary for health and safety purposes, ...
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Benefits in Switzerland
Switzerland operates a compulsory occupational pension system for all employees which requires employers to pay at least 3.5% of insured salary into an independent pension scheme, says Jamin RobertsonIf you read nothing else, read this ...Switzerland operates a compulsory occupational pension system for all employees which requires employers to pay ...
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Benefits for gay employees
The introduction of the civil partnership bill will extend rights to the same status as married couples. Proactive organisations will be seen as good employers. Organisations are advised to check benefits to make sure they comply, says Jenny KeefeCase Study: British LibraryArticle in fullJust five years ago the Royal Navy ...
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Choosing your helpers for flex
Implementing flex demands input from different departments. A feasibility study can create a business case and a consensus is crucial, says Matthew StibbeCase Studies: Craegmoor Healthcare, Aon Insurance Group.Article in fullThe job of implementing flexible benefits cuts across boundaries within organisations, demanding input from different departments and, in many cases, ...
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Tax changes impact on diesel cars
If you read nothing else, read this …From January 2006, diesel cars that meet Euro IV emission standards will no longer receive the 3% tax incentive.Some fleet experts argue that fleet policies will have to be reviewed because diesel is no longer more advantageous than petrol.The residual values of petrol ...
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The benefits of risk assessments
By managing road safety, for example, not only can better employee health be achieved but by identifying unnecessary costs, savings can be made. Training can also bulk up the bottom line, says Nicola SmithArticle in fullThe Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) Driving at work:managing work-related road safety document states: "The ...
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Building a risk assessment policy
A risk assessment is the first step towards managing risk in an organisation. This will cover issues such as vehicles, journey tasks, drivers and uncover any problems or hazards, which gives a focus for employers, says Nicola SmithCase Study - ICI DuluxArticle in fullThe level of risk assessment that an ...
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Staff surveys
How do you know what employees are thinking if you don't ask for feedback? Jenny Keefe looks at issues to consider when formulating staff surveys.Case Study - National Express GroupArticle in fullPotential recruits surfing a UK airline union website might think twice about applying upon reading staff comments such as ...
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Introducing flex
Introducing flex is a complex issue. Employers need to analyse why they are looking at flex because it won't suit all employers. If flex does get the green light, support at each line of the business is crucial, says Victoria FurnessCase Study: AjilonArticle in fullFlexible benefits schemes first came into ...
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Do private firms have the perks to offer FTSE staff?
The funding structure of firms can affect the provision of benefits. Differences include executive pay levels and tax advantages, says Peter WhiteCase Study - RACArticle in fullTo paraphrase the recently deceased Hunter S. Thompson: "Public limited companies are like a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where ...
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Tackling the effects of drug use
If you read nothing else, read this ...One-in-eight UK employers now conduct random drugs tests.Employee assistance programmes (EAPs) offer counselling and referral.They can also tip the scales in employers' favour if cases should go to court.Another option is drug awareness training, provided by local support groups.Article in fullThe issue of ...
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DB v DC: It's contributions that really count
If you read nothing else, read this...The amount of money an employer puts into the pension scheme is more important than whether it is a defined benefit or defined contribution arrangement.Age and career prospects are important indicators of which type of pension scheme most suitable.Employee Benefits' research shows that only ...
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Cheap and cheerful benefits
Jenny Keefe questions the existence of free benefits and asks if the countermeasure to rallying the troops during a bleak economic situation is a dose of creative thinking.If you read nothing else read this...Flexible working is a popular option for thrifty employers; it is inexpensive to install, but valued highly ...