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    EXCLUSIVE: 39% rank the intranet as a very valuable technology for benefits

    2017-05-26T09:13:10Z

    EXCLUSIVE: More than a third (39%) of employer respondents rank their intranet as a very valuable form of benefits technology, according to research by Employee Benefits and Staffcare.The Employee Benefits/Staffcare Benefits research 2017, which surveyed 271 employer respondents in February-March 2017, also found that 32% of respondents rank a reward ...

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    90% face challenges communicating benefits

    2017-05-26T09:10:54Z

    Nine in 10 (90%) employer respondents face challenges when communicating employee benefits to staff, according to research by benefits communication portal provider Mybenefitsatwork.Its survey of 250 UK HR directors at organisations employing 50-5,000 staff also found that more than one-third (34%) of respondents communicate benefits to employees via face-to-face presentations.The ...

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    Health and wellbeing in numbers, May 2017

    2017-05-26T05:00:52Z

    A round-up of some of the key facts and figures relating to employee health and wellbeing:!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","//e.infogr.am/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");

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    Debbie Lovewell-Tuck: Holistic wellbeing rises up the agenda

    2017-05-26T05:00:01Z

    As our inaugural Wellbeing Week, in association with Aon, draws to a end, it’s time to reflect on the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.There can be no denying that wellbeing has become big business. How many of you own a cook book or follow ...

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    Employee with 'cattitude' to receive cat-cuddling benefits

    2017-05-25T15:07:44Z

    Something for the weekend: In October 2015, Uber ran an initiative across 50 North American cities allowing office staff to cuddle kittens for 15 minutes for a ‘snuggle fee’ of $30. The scheme was designed to support local animal shelters and to encourage employees to adopt kittens in need of ...

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    Top 10 most read stories this week 18-24 May

    2017-05-25T14:11:29Z

    The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 18 and 24 May 2017 were:High Court rules against British Airways in pensions discretionary increase caseAsos and John Lewis Partnership named UK’s Top Companies for 2017EXCLUSIVE: 49% would leave an organisation due to a lack of recognitionEXCLUSIVE: Atomic Weapons Establishment launches ...

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    EPC-UK launches wellbeing programme and issues fitness devices

    2017-05-25T08:26:33Z

    EPC-UK has launched a wellbeing programme for its 250-strong workforce.As part of the programme, Commit to be Fit, employees will be provided with a Garmin fitness activity tracker and will have access to a wellbeing portal.Staff can register their fitness trackers and their interest in the programme through the portal, ...

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    Poll: 73% to offer summer perks

    2017-05-25T08:23:44Z

    Employee Benefits poll: Almost three-quarters (73%) of employer respondents plan to offer summer perks to employees this year.A poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 33 responses, also found that 15% of respondents intend to host summer sports events for staff in 2017.Almost one in 10 (9%) respondents will allow early ...

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    EXCLUSIVE: 17% reviewing benefits strategy in light of salary sacrifice changes

    2017-05-25T08:21:22Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Less than one-fifth (17%) of employer respondents either have, or will, review their benefits strategy in light of the changes to salary sacrifice, according to research by Employee Benefits and Staffcare.The Employee Benefits/Staffcare Benefits research 2017, which surveyed 271 employer respondents in February-March 2017, also found that 20% of ...

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    51% reward staff to increase motivation

    2017-05-25T08:06:03Z

    Half (51%) of employer respondents at small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) that reward employees do so to increase motivation, according to research by American Express.Its research, which surveyed 300 SME employers and 500 employees, also found that 94% of employer respondents gift rewards to their staff.The research also found:34% of ...

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    Employee Benefits Wired: Supporting Financial Wellbeing

    2017-05-24T15:41:28Z

    In association with NeyberEmployee Benefits Wired: Supporting Financial Wellbeing, in association with Neyber - The on-demand version of our latest Wired session will be available soon. Visit employeebenefits.co.uk for updates.Key themes to be covered during this discussion include:How employers can support financial inclusionThe impact of socio-economic challenges on financial wellbeingThe ...

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    Slush Puppie gains living wage accreditation

    2017-05-24T09:01:55Z

    Frozen drinks manufacturer Slush Puppie has been accredited as a living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.The organisation has committed to paying its 89 employees the voluntary living wage rate of £8.45 an hour, or £9.75 in London. Slush Puppie will pay the living wage to both permanent staff ...

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    Walmart US extends military leave and pay policy

    2017-05-24T08:59:42Z

    Walmart is to extend its military leave of absence policy to offer differential pay to US employees undergoing basic training for the US armed forces.The organisation introduced differential pay for employees on active military duty in 2008. Under this policy, if an employee’s military salary is lower than their salary ...

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    EXCLUSIVE: 73% to address benefits challenges through targeted communication

    2017-05-24T08:44:15Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Almost three-quarters (73%) of employer respondents anticipate they will require better or more targeted communication of benefits in order to adapt to future challenges within the industry, according to research by Employee Benefits and Staffcare.The Employee Benefits/Staffcare Benefits research 2017, which surveyed 271 employer respondents in February-March 2017, also ...

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    62% manage auto-enrolment administration in-house

    2017-05-23T10:59:33Z

    Almost two-thirds (62%) of employer respondents manage the administration of pensions auto-enrolment in-house, according to research by Chase de Vere and Lightbulb.The research, which surveyed 300 senior HR decision makers in the UK, also found that more than a third (37%) of respondents cite administration as the biggest challenge to ...

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    EXCLUSIVE: 49% would leave an organisation due to a lack of recognition

    2017-05-23T10:43:25Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Almost half (49%) of Australia, UK and US-based employee respondents would leave an organisation if they do not receive regular recognition, according to research by employee engagement organisation Reward Gateway.Its research, which surveyed 1,500 employees and 1,500 senior decision makers across Australia, the UK, and the USA, also found ...

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    Ageas, Hasbro and Oracle shortlisted for best pensions communications

    2017-05-23T09:53:38Z

    Ageas, Hasbro and Oracle (pictured) are among the organisations that have been shortlisted in the best pensions communications category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2017.This award celebrates employers that have implemented an effective pensions communications strategy.The full category shortlist is:Ageas, Pensions Re-EnrolmentDHL (Entered by Willis Towers Watson)Hasbro, The Lab (Entered ...

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    Email sign up

    2017-05-22T12:44:41Z

    Sign up here to our newsletterWhy register with Employee Benefits ?Registering to Employee Benefits ensures that you keep an expert eye on trends, data, information, and resources for benefits and human resources professionals.Receive news when you want it, sign up for:Regular updates on the latest benefits news, tax & legal ...

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    Kellogg promotes Thomas-Berry

    2017-05-22T11:57:13Z

    Food manufacturing organisation Kellogg has promoted Samantha Thomas-Berry to vice president, human resources for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).With over 20 years of industry HR experience, Thomas-Berry was previously senior HR director, EMEA supply chain at Kellogg. She has held numerous roles within the organisation over the course of ...