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ArticleSeven in 10 considering starting their own business due to dissatisfaction
More than seven in 10 (71%) UK employees are considering starting their own business because they are dissatisfied with their employers, according to research by freelance job website PeoplePerHour.The survey of over 1,000 current UK workers, carried out in September 2018, found that the majority (68%) have little to no ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Poll reveals pain points in dental health benefits strategies
A poll conducted by Unum among delegates at Employee Benefits Live 2018, which took place on 2 and 3 October 2018, has revealed that although 94% of respondents agreed oral health is an important component of a health and wellbeing strategy, 44% of employers do not offer dental cover.Andrew Bower, ...
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ArticleOver half of office-based employees have no area to eat lunch in the workplace
Over half (56%) of UK office workers do not have a dedicated space to eat lunch in the workplace, according to research by interiors organisation Furniture123.The survey of 1,012 UK office-based workers found that 34% resort to eating at their desk. However, 69% of those surveyed said they feel they ...
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ArticleApple takes top spot in Indeed rankings of Britain's best employers
Multinational technology organisation Apple has been ranked as the best employer to work for in Britain, according to data compiled by job website Indeed.The organisation claimed top spot by virtue of its enjoyable work culture, good rates of pay and free or discounted products.Ranked in second place was Humberside-based Wren ...
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ArticleKavitha Sivasubramaniam: Championing financial wellbeing at work
As our Financial Wellbeing Week, in association with Wealth at Work, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.Many employers recognise that financial stress can have a significant impact on an individual’s mental and ...
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ArticleCisco US employees to be funded for egg and embryo harvesting
Technology organisation Cisco has announced the launch of a new range of health benefits for its US employees, including reimbursement for workers who want to harvest or store eggs, sperm and embryos.The family support reimbursement programme, beginning from 1 January 2019, will also include support for services to facilitate pregnancy, ...
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ArticleFCA and TPR launch joint strategy to tackle 'fundamental' pensions challenges
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) have launched a joint regulatory strategy, identifying issues contributing to inadequate saving for retirement and outlining priorities for addressing fundamental challenges in the pensions sector.The joint strategy sets out how the FCA and TPR will work in tandem in the ...
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ArticleFour-fifths of UK office workers are sedentary for an average of 67 days a year
Over four-fifths (81%) of UK office workers spend between four and nine hours each day sitting at their desks, equating to an average of 67 sedentary days per year, according to research commissioned by business product organisation Fellowes.The survey of 1,250 office workers, conducted by Censuswide in April 2018, found ...
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ArticlePositive, personal language is best for pension communications
A study by investment management organisation Invesco into the language of defined contribution (DC) pension schemes has identified four key language principles for communicating with employees about their pensions.Research for the report, ReDefined contribution schemes, published on 18 October 2018, included interviews with heads of pension schemes, focus groups and ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 70% note success in improving health and wellbeing of staff
EXCLUSIVE: Most employers (70%) feel they have been successful in improving the health and wellbeing of staff, according to research by Employee Benefits and Health Shield.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield healthcare research 2018, which surveyed 162 respondents and was published in August 2018, also found that providing a duty of care ...
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ArticleHungry Horse seeks pub-licist to drink beer and get paid for it
Something for the weekend: Hungry Horse is looking for the UK’s first-ever ‘pub-licist’ to drink beer, take part in pub quizzes and play pool, all while getting paid for the privilege.Yes, the official job title is actually ‘pub-licist’. The pub chain, which has 39 establishments across the UK, is offering ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid looks at LinkedIn
It’s rare for me to log on to LinkedIn when I am in the office because unless you are looking for a job or touting for business, it really isn’t all that interesting. However, now I’ve got the app on my phone, I do look, mainly because I keep forgetting ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 11-17 October 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 11 and 17 October 2018 were: Government launches race at work charter to tackle ethnic workplace disparitiesEXCLUSIVE: JLT Group launches holistic wellbeing programme for UK employeesAramark launches campaign encouraging staff to take 15-minute stress-free breaksNASUWT staff begin series of one-day strikes ...
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Red Letter Days
Set up in 1989, Red Letter Days pioneered the concept of giving unforgettable experiences as gifts. The idea really caught people's imaginations and Red Letter Days today, with its iconic red box, is THE go-to gift experience company. Making memories over accruing ‘stuff’ is at our core and we offer ...
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ArticleTaking an overseas job adds an average of $21,000 to a worker's salary
The average individual taking an overseas job adds $21,000 (£15,995.70) to their annual salary when they move, according to research commissioned by HSBC Expat.The survey of 22,318 expatriates from 163 countries and territories, carried out by YouGov in March and April 2018, revealed that 45% of respondents were receiving more ...
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ArticleClubs and activities top popularity poll for workplace perks
Extracurricular clubs and activities are the most desired workplace perks, according to research by employee benefits platform Perkbox.A study of 2,315 UK workers asked respondents to rate a number of employee benefits out of 100, and extracurricular clubs such as arts and crafts and book clubs scored 97.57, ahead of ...
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ArticleFour in 10 UK employees want a flexible reward package
More than four in 10 (43%) UK workers want a flexible reward package and the ability to control their benefits, according to research carried out by payroll and HR service provider SD Worx.The survey of employees in the UK, Austria, Belgium, France and the Netherlands, sampling 500 workers in each ...
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ArticleBain and Company tops workplace rankings for culture and leadership
Management consultancy Bain and Company is the organisation with the best workplace culture and leadership in the UK, according to research by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and website Glassdoor.Bain and Company topped the ‘Leadership and culture at work top 20’ rankings, based on analysis of the reviews posted on ...
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ArticleNASUWT staff begin series of one-day strikes over pay and pensions
Image credit: GMBAround 140 employees of the NASUWT teaching union are staging a series of three one-day strikes over pay and changes to pensions.The industrial action, which starts today, is being taken by members of the GMB union, with further strikes planned for 5 November and 9 November.GMB regional organiser ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Two-thirds provide support and counselling services to employees
EXCLUSIVE: More than two-thirds (69%) of organisations provide support and counselling services to some or all of their employees, making this the highest-ranking type of health benefit, according to research by Employee Benefits and Health Shield.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield healthcare research 2018, which was conducted in July and gathered 162 ...