All Analysis articles – Page 4
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AnalysisHow are employers currently using employee data?
Advances in technology mean the possibilities for benefits professionals to become more data-driven are stronger than ever, but few are making the most of this opportunity.
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AnalysisHow to create a workplace cancer support policy
As no two experiences are the same, a cancer support policy should be adapted to fit employees’ individual needs.
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AnalysisWhat should employers’ New Year’s resolutions be for workplace pensions?
When looking ahead to 2025, pension contribution levels will be sharply in focus.
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AnalysisFerdy Lovett: Will 2025 bring a focus on value in pension schemes?
It is not every day that the topic of pensions is front page news, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves has planned for a “radical pension shake-up”.
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AnalysisHow can employers plan for the Budget’s measures in their reward strategies?
One change is the increase in employer national insurance contributions by 1.2 percentage points to 15% from 6 April 2025.
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AnalysisAdam Craggs: How employers can plan for Budget announcements in reward strategies
Employers can plan for the Budget announcements by reviewing their accounts and considering the impact of the national insurance (NI) increase.
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to health screening
A health screen is a preventive measure that involves conducting a series of medical tests or evaluations to assess a person’s health status.
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AnalysisWhat impact has the Flexible Working Act had since its inception?
The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 ushered in a raft of changes which boosted the rights of employees.
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AnalysisHow employers can support staff with long-term conditions and non-visible disabilities
There are a plethora of benefits that employers can offer to support long-term health conditions and non-visible disabilities.
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AnalysisHow to boost engagement with men’s health support
Benefits to support men’s health include health screening, flexible working and counselling through an employee assistance programme.
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AnalysisHow to create an effective pension communications strategy
An effective communication strategy acknowledges that members are at different stages of their lives and careers, and, therefore, process information differently.
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AnalysisWhat role does multinational pooling play in global benefits provision?
Credit: tomertu/Shutterstock Need to know: Annual dividends are still important, averaging 5% to 8%, but data is now regarded as the most valuable benefit of a multinational pool. Multinational pooling enables an organisation to take advantage of its global scale, accessing better terms and conditions ...
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AnalysisRaising the profile of voluntary benefits
Credit: Billion Photos/ Shutterstock 2464376955 Need to know: Benefits such as retail discounts, mortgage advice and salary sacrifice arrangements are powerful tools in a cost-of-living crisis. Voluntary benefits can help engagement across a multi-generational workforce, as different demographics pick relevant services. Communication must ...
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AnalysisKey questions to ask of providers when selecting a benefits platform
Benefits platform choice - shutterstock_2385912181 Need to know: Employers need to ensure a benefits platform is easy for employees to engage with. A platform or app that has all benefits provisions in one place is preferable. Due diligence into any benefit platform is key. ...
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AnalysisHow to review a pensions contribution structure
Source: Andrii-Yalanskyi/Shutterstock Employers should review DC pension contribution structures to keep employee incentive and remuneration packages relevant as well as keep up-to-date with legislation. Contributions may need to be restructured or harmonised to take account of legacy systems, as well as reviewing gender ...
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AnalysisHow to overcome the disconnect between benefits on offer and what staff really want
Source: Shutterstock Need to know: Many employers are seeing a gap emerge between the benefits they offer and what employees actually want. Work-life balance, wellbeing and financial support are especially valued by employees. Employers need to talk to staff, offer them a degree of choice ...
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AnalysisHow to maximise benefits communication with employee involvement
Source: Shutterstock MetLife’s 22nd annual US employee benefit trends study, published in March 2024, found that employees who understand and use their benefits were 88% more likely to feel cared for by their employer, compared to 34% of those who do not. This highlights the importance of ...
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AnalysisHow to conduct an ethnicity pay review
Source: Shutterstock Mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting will be introduced in the future, along with the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill. Ethnicity data is a special category under GDPR, so employers must state what it will be used for and how it will ...
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AnalysisHow to support employees with addictions
Source: From Shutterstock 1714751662 Some signs of addiction to look out for include changes in appearance or behaviour, and an increase in lateness or absence. Signposting to external resources and confidential counselling services should be offered as forms of support. Early intervention can lead to ...