All Analysis articles – Page 81
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Will executive pay decisions change?
If you read nothing else, read this... UK chief executives officers’ average packages increased from £1 million to £4.2 million between 1998 and 2010. In September, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills issued two papers on how executive pay should be handled. Organisations have warned against too much disclosure ...
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Carlsberg UK wants a healthy workforce
The continuing economic uncertainty has not been good news for the beer industry despite the popular belief that many people still like a drink when times are tough. This year, Carlsberg UK closed its 186-year-old Tetley brewery in Leeds, which resulted in more than 150 redundancies. The Danish firm said ...
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Pre-paid cards grow as employee motivation tool
Employers can also enable staff to make a monthly salary deduction with the value loaded onto their card, enabling them to obtain cash back and discounts on purchases at selected retailers. This can appeal to staff looking to get the best value for their money.One of the advantages of pre-paid ...
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Safety is priority with bikes for work
If you read nothing else, read this... Employers should ensure they use a reputable bikes-for-work provider. Promoting awareness of the importance of safety equipment and cycle safety should be part of the launch of a scheme. Unless an employee uses their bicycle for work purposes, it is unlikely a case ...
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Benefits in India
If you read nothing else, read this… Flexible benefits plans are gaining popularity in India as the typical employee demographic evolves. Leased company cars are popular, with tax incentives available. Training and education have become a key benefit provided by Indian employers. End-of-service perks are generous, including provident funds, gratuity,and ...
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Use of technology in healthcare benefits
If you read nothing else, read this...More employers are investing in healthcare technology, such as online wellness programmes, flex platforms and smartphone applications.Online healthcare provision can be offered and accessed 24 hours a day.Web portals and flex platforms make it easier to manage sickness absence, wellness programmes and benefits.Do not ...
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How to cope with the rising costs of healthcare benefits
If you read nothing else, read this... The health of the workforce is more important than ever because people are working longer and older workers have a greater chance of being affected by a long-term health condition. Wellness schemes are a good way of keeping employees healthy and can help ...
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Pension reforms: Sponsor's comment: Get ready for the 'big bang'
Engagement of employees is a key objective when preparing for the pension reforms, says Matt Waller, chief executive officer at BenefexWith October 2012 fast approaching, the biggest change to the pensions landscape for a generation is looming ever closer. Countless organisations are still scrambling to get ready for the new ...
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Sickness absence: New plans in older era
If you read nothing else, read this . . . Older people tend to take fewer absences but can be off for longer. Wellness initiatives may need to be targeted at particular staff segments. Employers should ensure their healthcare perks are relevant for an older workforce.†With no default retirement age, ...
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Sickness absence: Healthy offensive
If you read nothing else, read this . . . Direct contact with the boss can create a positive working environment. Work, providing it is good work, can be good for employees' health. Employers need to reinforce benefit messaging, especially around employee assistance programmes, to ensure staff are aware these ...
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Sickness absence: Open plan to tackle stress
If you read nothing else, read this . . . Stigmas associated with mental health problems can create a culture of silence, with staff afraid to talk about their health issues and employers scared to offer support in case they say the wrong thing. High-profile cases of mental health problems, ...
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Sickness absence: Diagnosing the causes
If you read nothing else, read this … Causes of absence, especially mental health problems, can be hidden because many employees are worried about the consequences of disclosing them. Early intervention can ensure an employee feels valued and help their return to work. Line manager training is essential to enable ...
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Sickess absence: Sponsor's comment: In fitness and in health
There are many ways to improve the wellbeing of a workforce, says Ann Dougan, marketing director at Cigna HealthCare BenefitsWe often ask: what is more important to employers healthy employees or employees who are fit for work? Interestingly, it appears many do not make this distinction or recognise that to ...
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Employee Benefits pension reforms supplement 2011
Download a PDF of the Employee Benefits pension reforms supplement 2011Pension reforms: Pensions Act 2008: Get set to go with the flowPension reforms: Clearing the confusionPension reforms: Counting the costs of implementationPension reforms: What information do employers need?Pension reforms: Main players focus on reform successPension reforms: Sponsor’s comment: Get ready ...
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Pension reforms: Pensions Act 2008: Get set to go with the flow
If you read nothing else, read this … From October 2012, every employer, starting with the largest by payroll size, will have to automatically enrol eligible workers into a qualifying workplace pension. Employers must ensure they offer access to a compliant pension scheme. One option is to use the government-devised ...
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Fleets go greener
If you read nothing else, read this … New cars have undergone rapid evolution in terms of fuel-efficient and reduced-emission engines. Employees are pushing for greener vehicles to reduce their benefit-in-kind tax liability. Employers are keen to save fuel costs and promote their corporate social responsibility agenda. Vehicle manufacturers are ...
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Keep fleet expenses under control
If you read nothing else, read this . . . Rising fuel costs are pushing fuel expense monitoring up the agenda. Fuel cards and mileage monitoring systems can help identify how much drivers are spending and where. Using fuel cards with other systems may reduce fuel consumptions. Systems should not ...
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Health and wellbeing: Best remedy for sickness
If you read nothing else, read this … Third-party absence management systems involve staff reporting absence to a trained nurse or healthcare professional. Data is then fed to the employee’s manager. Opinion is split over whether technology-based reporting platforms are superseding third-party absence management systems. Third-party systems can manually record ...
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Drivers move away from grey fleet
If you read nothing else, read this … Under grey fleet arrangements, employees use their own cars for business purposes. Some organisations that have operated grey fleet arrangements are now returning to company cars. Employers should weigh up which is best suited to their organisation.Case study: Asda shows value of ...
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Health and wellbeing: Mentally prepared
If you read nothing else, read this . . . The government's welfare reforms strengthen the case for employers to offer robust provisions to address employee mental health. Mental health champions can be used to create an open culture and encourage staff with problems to come forward. The government's Access ...