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Article63% believe economic impact of Brexit will drive financial education demand
Almost two thirds (63%) of employer respondents think that the impact of Brexit on the UK economy will drive demand for financial education in the workplace, according to research by Nudge.Its Financial education yearbook 2016/17 report, which surveyed 302 employers, also found that 32% of respondents already offer financial education ...
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Article28% of New Zealand employers conduct pay audits to close the gender pay gap
More than a quarter (28%) of HR manager respondents in New Zealand are conducting salary audits to help close the gender pay gap in their organisation, according to research by Robert Half.Its survey of 100 HR managers in New Zealand also found that 30% of respondents are implementing pay transparency ...
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Article9: ppl move: Publicis Groupe promotes Peitersen
Alexander Peitersen has been named as Publicis Communications’ new chief executive officer of the Nordics region.Peitersen has worked as part of the Publicis Groupe since 2001, previously undertaking roles such as chief executive officer and co-founder at Reputation, a Publicis Worldwide agency, and as chief executive officer at Publicis Denmark.
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Article9: ppl moves: Carol Hui re-joins Amey
Carol Hui has returned to Amey as a non-executive director.Hui, who has 25 years of industry experience, has been working at Heathrow Airport since she originally left her general counsel post at Amey in 2009, and at the beginning of the year she was appointed chief of staff.Previously, Hui has ...
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8: events: Excitement builds for the Employee Benefits Awards and Summer Party 2017
The Employee Benefits Awards and Summer Party 2017 is just three months away.Now in its 15th year, the event will bring together HR, reward and benefits professionals to celebrate their successes and hard work over the past year.The event will be held on Friday 9 June at the Artillery Garden ...
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ArticleNew Zealand minimum wage to rise to $15.75
The minimum wage in New Zealand will rise by 50 cents to $15.75 (£9.03) an hour from 1 April 2017.The starting-out and training hourly minimum wage rate will remain at 80% of the adult minimum wage, rising from $12.10 (£7.01) an hour to $12.60 (£7.30) an hour in April 2017.Michael ...
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ArticleStarbucks to enhance parental leave policies for US staff
Starbucks is to enhance its parental leave policies for both store and non-store based employees in the US.The changes, which will come into effect from 1 October 2017, will enable non-store based employees who are birth mothers to take up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.Non-birth parents, which includes ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Gain insight into data analytics at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Capita Employee Benefits will discuss the use of data analytics in employee benefits design at Employee Benefits Connect 2017.Alex Tullett (pictured), head of benefit strategy at Capita Employee Benefits, will lead a session titled ‘Applying data analytics to employee benefits’, as part of the data analytics conference stream on ...
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Article75% of Yorkshire-based staff feel a supportive work environment would boost productivity
Three quarters (75%) of Yorkshire-based employee respondents believe a more supportive workplace environment would make them happier and more productive at work, according to research by Team Activ.Its survey of 500 office employees across Yorkshire also found that 18% of respondents suffer from stress or negative thoughts while at work.The ...
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ArticleInfographic: How do employers deliver financial education in the workplace?
An infographic showing the tools respondents use to deliver financial education in the workplace. (Source: Employee Benefits/Close Brothers Pensions research 2016, published in November 2016).Read more in: How to encourage employees to talk about finances in the workplace.
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ArticleHow to encourage employees to talk about finances in the workplace
Need to know:Unsecured debt in UK households is at a record high.A financial education programme to address sensitive financial issues should incorporate all benefits, including employee assistance programmes (EAPs) and retail discounts.Employers can use a range of communication methods, but they must assure employees that they can discuss sensitive subjects ...
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ArticleThe top issues a financial education strategy should incorporate in 2017
Need to know:Giving employees guidance around effective retirement planning is a key issue that a financial education strategy should focus on in 2017.Financial wellbeing in the context of broader employee wellbeing is also set to continue to be a key trend.Employers will also need to consider educating staff about alternative ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: First Group to take a consumer-centric approach to employee engagement at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
EXCLUSIVE: British transport organisation First Group will discuss how to engage employees in consumer-facing roles to create a culture that enables an organisation to achieve its business goals at Employee Benefits Connect 2017.Tim Cowley, people and change lead at First Group, will present a session titled 'Consumer-centric model: proving engagement ...
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ArticleDeutsche Bank limits individual bonuses for 2016
Banking organisation Deutsche Bank has limited its bonus payments for the 2016 financial year, and will not be providing any individual variable compensation for senior executive staff.The changes will mean that employees with the corporate titles of vice president, director and managing director will still receive the group variable compensation ...
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ArticleAverage salaries in the recruitment industry rise by 17.5%
The average salary for employees working in the recruitment industry increased by 17.5% between the fourth quarter of 2015 and the fourth quarter 2016, according to research by CV Library.Its latest Job market report, which is based on an analysis of data from CV Library's website, also found that average ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 53% want to receive benefits communication around life events
EXCLUSIVE: More than half (53%) of employee respondents want their employer to communicate information about benefits to them around life events, such as marriage or childbirth, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.Its Communicating employee benefits: driving the value of reward report, which surveyed 200 HR and reward professionals and ...
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Article55% of accountants seek a better work-life balance when considering a new job
More than half (55%) of qualified accountant respondents are motivated by flexibility and a greater work-life balance when considering a new job role, up from 37% in 2015, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Global Accounting Network.The CIMA 2016 salary insights report, which surveyed ...
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ArticleUber to pay $20m to settle misleading earnings claim
Taxi and ride-sharing organisation Uber is to pay $20 million (£16,252,235) to settle a claim that it misled prospective drivers by exaggerating how much they could earn in certain cities.The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which brought the charges against Uber, allege that in order to attract new drivers, Uber ...
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ArticleMoney.co.uk renovates Victorian castle to create unique office space
Something for the weekend: Cirencester-based technology organisation Money.co.uk has completed a £3 million renovation project to transform a grade two listed castle into the ultimate high-tech workplace, personalised to cater for the wants and needs of the organisation’s 50 employees and to boost employee engagement.The 10,000-square foot Victorian castle, which ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid looks at pensions law
It is safe to say quarterly trustee meetings are never the highlight of my year. Not that my job is otherwise a whirlwind of glittering excitement, but if there is something guaranteed to sink the Candid heart, it is anything to do with pensions. This trustee meeting is not likely ...