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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 58% of baby boomers have never increased their workplace pension contributions
EXCLUSIVE: More than half (58%) of baby boomer respondents who are in a workplace pension scheme have never increased their workplace pension contributions, according to research by Chase de Vere.Its survey of 500 private sector employees aged between 51 and 70 also found that more than a third (36%) of ...
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ArticleClaire McCartney: How can employers support staff in uncertain times?
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Halogen’s latest Employee outlook survey, published in November 2016, shows that, despite working amid wider uncertainty, job satisfaction has increased across all sectors since spring 2016. Interestingly, the biggest increase is actually in public sector workers’ job satisfaction, which is the ...
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ArticleRita Trehan: How can employers support staff in uncertain times?
The most important thing to remember about Brexit is that absolutely nothing is going to change for at least another two years after we trigger Article 50, but it is more likely to be five years or considerably longer. In addition, the EU has a very poor track record of ...
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ArticleCathy Brown: How can employers support staff in uncertain times?
We all know we live in an uncertain world these days. We talk about volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, worry about the pace and dynamic of change, and the impact this has on us. On a day-to-day basis though, we can ignore these things on a practical level because they ...
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ArticleHow can employers incorporate the tax-free childcare scheme into their caring benefits policies?
Need to know:The government’s new tax-free childcare scheme is due to launch from early 2017 and will take the responsibility of providing access to childcare support away from the employer.The existing childcare voucher scheme will remain open to new entrants until April 2018.Employers should encourage employees to assess their own ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to corporate gym membership
The facts:What is corporate gym membership?This can be offered to staff by their employers on a paid-for or discounted basis, providing access to a gym, health club, leisure or sports centre, or even exercise classes, as part of a voluntary or flexible benefits package.Where can employers get more information?Visit the ...
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ArticleTMgroup launches financial wellbeing workshops for staff
Property organisation TMgroup has introduced financial wellbeing workshops for its 142 UK-based employees.The workshops, which are delivered by The Tonic as part of a wider employee wellbeing programme, cover topics such as how to take control of daily finances, how to cope with financial shock, emergency funds, and how to ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Discover how technology will shape workplace wellness at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
EXCLUSIVE: VitalityHealth will discuss how technology can help to shape employee wellness schemes at Employee Benefits Connect 2017.Greg Levine, director of corporate and intermediated business at VitalityHealth, will present a session titled ‘The future of tailored employee wellness schemes’ as part of the driving performance conference stream on Wednesday 1 ...
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Article47% cite flexible working as the most desirable workplace benefit
Almost half (47%) of respondents cite flexible working as the most desirable workplace benefit that they would like to receive, according to research by CV Library.Its survey of 1,000 employees also found that 13% of respondents would turn down a job if the organisation did not offer workplace perks.The research ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: October-November 2016
The top 10 most-read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 18 October and 27 November 2016 were: Government limits tax-efficient salary sacrifice arrangementsChancellor Philip Hammond confirmed that the government will limit the range of benefits that attract tax and employer national insurance (NI) advantages when offered through a salary sacrifice arrangement from ...
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ArticleDuke Energy introduces six weeks of fully-paid parental leave
US-based energy organisation Duke Energy has introduced six weeks of fully-paid parental leave for its 29,000 employees.The new parental leave benefit will enable both mothers and fathers to take six weeks of fully-paid parental leave at any time within the first 16 weeks after the birth, adoption or foster care ...
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ArticleTSB to share £28m pay award among staff
TSB is to recognise staff with a £28 million pay award as part of the organisation’s annual short-term incentive plan.The TSB Award, which is available for all employees from the chief executive officer to front line staff, rewards both business and individual performance based on set targets and key performance ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Connect 2017 to showcase industry innovation
Find out about the new innovations hitting the employee benefits market at Employee Benefits Connect 2017.The annual event will be held on Wednesday 1 March 2017 at Park Plaza, London, where attendees will have the opportunity to gain insights from providers working across the sector and to network with industry ...
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ArticleMexican football club hires hypnotherapist to boost employee performance
Something for the weekend: Boosting performance and productivity in the workplace is often achieved through a range of employee engagement and wellbeing measures, however, Mexican football club Chiapas, formerly Jaguares de Chiapas, took a more innovative approach when it hired hypnotherapist Luis Guillen to deliver a unique form of mental ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 19 and 25 January 2017 were: Deutsche Bank limits individual bonuses for 201627% believe the salary sacrifice changes will damage employee engagementMoney.co.uk renovates Victorian castle to create unique office spaceEXCLUSIVE: 53% want to receive benefits communication around life eventsLloyds Banking Group ...
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ArticleGovernment publishes draft regulations for public sector gender pay gap reporting
The government has published draft regulations on mandatory gender pay gap reporting for public sector organisations with 250 or more employees.The draft regulations detail the information that public sector employers will have to publish as well as the required date and manner of publication. These are designed to mirror the ...
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ArticleSavers access £9.2bn through pension freedoms
Savers have accessed more than £9.2 billion through the pension freedoms since the pension reforms were introduced in April 2015, according to data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).Its Flexible payments from pensions: January 2017 report also found that the number of individuals who have received flexible payments from their ...
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ArticleGreater London Authority launches childcare deposit loan scheme for staff
Greater London Authority (GLA) organisations, such as Transport for London, have introduced a childcare deposit loan scheme for employees.The new interest-free loan scheme is designed to help working parents cover the up-front costs of childcare provision and support employees in returning to work.The scheme, which is supported by single-parent charity ...
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ArticleHow to proactively address musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace
Need to know:Employers’ strategies should promote good musculoskeletal health in the workplace.Creating an open culture allows for continued conversations around musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and employee health.Employees should be encouraged to be active in the workplace and take advantage of initiatives such as on-site gyms and exercise classes.With the UK’s ageing ...
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ArticleNissan Europe launches employee awards to celebrate innovation
Car manufacturer Nissan Europe has held its first Chairman's Innovation Awards, which aim to celebrate ingenuity and engage employees with innovative behaviours.Nissan Europe launched the awards internally in May 2016 in order to encourage its 17,000 employees to share innovative ideas to drive product development and business growth, in addition ...