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Article46% would like their employer to provide financial education
Just under half (46%) of respondents would like their employer to offer financial education support, according to research by Equiniti.Its survey of 6,700 savers and investors from Equiniti’s client base, also found that 49% of respondents feel that their employer does not do enough to support informed financial decisions on ...
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ArticleHow to align employee demand with corporate objectives around company car schemes
Need to know:Small SUVs and low-emission cars are gaining increasing traction in the company car market.Employers must have a thorough understanding of how cars will be used and tailor scheme parameters accordingly.Offering a choice of models and manufacturers can ensure that company car schemes remain attractive to existing and potential ...
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Article43% would like their employer to offer relationship support
Just under half (43%) of respondents would like their employer to offer relationship support, according to research by Relate and Relationships Scotland.Its The way we are now: labour of love or love vs labour report, which surveyed 5,000 UK adults, also found that 21% of respondents feel that attending to ...
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Article49% find pensions terminology too confusing
Just under half (49%) of respondents find pensions terminology to be complicated and confusing, acting as a barrier to effective retirement planning, according to research by Capita Employee Benefits.Its Employee insight report 2016/17, which surveyed 3,006 UK employees, also found that 51% of respondents do not know how much they ...
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ArticleThe month in numbers: September 2016
A look at some of the facts and figures relating to employee benefits in September 2016:£44.3bn is the combined value of bonus payments made in Great Britain in the financial year ending March 2016 (Source: Office for National Statistics) bit.ly/2ctrMVW34% of UK employee respondents feel there is too much choice ...
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ArticleStarting salaries for female graduates are £1,400 lower than for male graduates
Female graduates earn starting salaries that are £1,400 lower on average than the starting salaries earned by male graduates, according to research by TheCompleteUniversityGuide.co.uk.The analysis, which is based on starting salary data from the Destinations of leavers from higher education survey, found that male graduates take home a higher starting ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Natixis holds wellness week for London staff
Natixis has held its second annual wellness week for its 430 London-based staff in order to support employees' health and highlight the wellbeing benefits available to them.The French bank, which operates globally, including in Paris, New York, London, Madrid and Milan, held its London wellness week between 10 and 14 ...
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8: events: Exhibitors to showcase leading benefits for 2017
Employee Benefits Connect 2017 will provide HR and benefits professionals with the opportunity to network and liaise with industry providers and suppliers face-to-face.At the on-site exhibition, attendees will be able to browse potential benefits innovation that could be utilised within a successful reward strategy for the year ahead.Exhibitors include Barnett ...
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Article68% would save into the lifetime Isa alongside their pension
More than two thirds (68%) of respondents who would consider opening a lifetime individual savings account (Lisa) would save into it alongside their pension, according to research by Hymans Robertson.Its survey of 1,000 employees under the age of 40 also found that 61% of respondents would open a Lisa, and ...
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23: Health Shield industry insight: How health cash plans can support employees suffering from the ‘January blues’?
In the New Year, employees return to work in their millions after a well-deserved Christmas break. Some come back refreshed with renewed vigour and resolutions to keep. But for others, the winter months can be a time of increased stress, depression and anxiety, which can lead to reduced performance and ...
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ArticleTop tips for providing healthcare initiatives on a budget
Need to know:A thorough understanding of the workforce demographic will help to effectively target employee needs and reduce benefit spend.Existing services can be promoted to produce clear, easy-to-follow pathways for staff.Getting employees involved in internal networks, such as wellbeing champions, can be a strong engagement tool and help to keep ...
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ArticleGovernment legislates for lifetime saving
The Savings (Government Contribution) Bill 2016-2017, which legislates for the Lifetime individual savings account (Lisa), has now been introduced to the House of Commons, to finalise details in preparation for an April 2017 launch.The savings vehicle was first unveiled by former Chancellor George Osborne in the March 2016 Budget, aiming ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: August-September 2016
The top 10 most-read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 8 August and 19 September 2016 were: Government consults on tax-efficient benefitsHM Revenue and Customs launched a consultation to examine the potential impact on employers and employees should the government change the way the benefits code applies when a benefit in kind ...
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ArticlePenguin Random House UK promotes Morrison
Publishing organisation Penguin Random House UK has promoted Neil Morrison to director of strategy, culture and innovation. This new role will see Morrison lead the existing strategy and HR teams in driving innovation and organic growth for the business. Morrison was previously group HR director, UK and international companies.
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ArticlePurnell starts at Travelport
Sarah Purnell has joined Travelport as director of compensation and benefits. In her new position, Purnell will be responsible for global compensation and benefits, as well as global mobility.Purnell has previously held roles at Lucozade Ribena Suntory as senior compensation and benefits manager, and at Tesco as head of UK ...
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ArticleKlimczak joins Bupa Global
Sylwia Klimczak has become reward consultant at Bupa Global. Previously, she was senior group reward advisor at Bupa, and reward and recognition analyst at DHL.Klimczak specialises in benefit scheme design and implementation, as well as pay analysis and internal communications.
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ArticleGallagher to join The Co-operative Bank
Helen Gallagher is to become HR director at The Co-operative Bank. She is due to take up the role in early 2017.Gallagher is currently retail HR director at Lloyds Banking Group. Her prior experience includes senior roles at Santander and Barclays.
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ArticlePladis appoints Coletta
Global biscuit and confectionery organisation Pladis has appointed Erica Coletta chief human resources officer.Coletta joins from Godiva Chocolatier, where she was chief HR officer. She has also held global HR roles at Unilever and the Linde Group.
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ArticleDainty joins The Kraft Heinz Company
Gemma Dainty has joined worldwide food organisation The Kraft Heinz Company as reward manager, UK and Ireland (interim).Previously, Dainty worked as senior benefits specialist Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Bloomberg LP, reward and benefits specialist at TalkTalk, and UK benefits manager at Vodafone.
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ArticleViant takes on new role at Hargreaves Lansdown
Suzanne Viant has taken on the role of head of learning and development and training at Hargreaves Lansdown.The newly created role will support the centralisation of training and development within the organisation.Viant previously held a variety of positions at insurance organisation ERS.