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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Allen and Overy to discuss auto-re-enrolment at Employee Benefits Live
EXCLUSIVE: Law firm Allen and Overy will share case studies and practical information about pensions auto-re-enrolment at Employee Benefits Live 2016.Jane Higgins (pictured), partner at Allen and Overy, will deliver a session entitled 'Auto-re-enrolment: are you ready?' on Tuesday 11 October as part of the two-day event's workplace pensions conference ...
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ArticleDeloitte US introduces paid family leave programme
Audit, tax services and consultancy organisation Deloitte has introduced a new family leave programme for its US-based staff, allowing employees to take up to 16 weeks of fully-paid leave to provide care for family.The programme, which launched in September 2016, takes a broad caregiving approach, helping to support staff who ...
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6: small tax and leg: Government consultation round-up
Gender pay gap reporting for the public sectorGender pay gap reporting guidelines are already in place for private and voluntary organisations employing more than 250 staff, with initial data due to be captured in 2017. In alignment with these measures, the government has recently concluded consulting on how to implement ...
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Article75% are not encouraged to check their pension at work
Three quarters (75%) of respondents are not actively encouraged by their employer to check their workplace pension during working hours, according to research by Aegon.Its survey of 386 consumer and customer panel members also found that 86% of respondents would check their workplace pension during working hours if encouraged by ...
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ArticleWhat job is considered the most attractive by a potential partner?
Something for the weekend: Could attractiveness to potential partners be deemed a new work perk? Online dating app Tinder has revealed the professions that prove most popular among UK daters, with lawyers and teachers earning the highest number of right swipes - or 'yeses' - on the app.The most appealing ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 1 and 7 September 2016 were: Marks and Spencer lobbied by MPs over planned pay changesPizza motivates staff more than moneyEXCLUSIVE: 49% cite flexible working as most coveted future benefitMarks and Spencer enhances pay and pensions deal49% are concerned about the ...
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ArticleEAT rules that pay protection can be a reasonable adjustment for disabled staff
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that pay protection can be included as a reasonable adjustment for disabled employees.In the case of G4S Cash Solutions UK v Powell, Powell worked as an engineer for the integrated cash management organisation, maintaining ATM machines across central London until a lower back ...
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Article56% are saving adequately for retirement
Just over half (56%) of respondents are saving enough money for their retirement, according to research by Scottish Widows.The annual Scottish Widows retirement report, which surveyed 5,151 UK adults, also found that 18% of respondents are not saving for retirement at all.The mean age at which respondents feel they could ...
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ArticleIndustry experts to showcase latest products at Employee Benefits Live 2016
HR, benefits and reward professionals attending Employee Benefits Live 2016 will be able to access a wealth of industry knowledge in the busy exhibition hall.The two-day event, taking place on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 October 2016 at Olympia National in London, will enable delegates to network with leading providers, ...
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Article31% of long-term sickness claims are for cancer
Just under a third (31%) of long-term sickness claims paid relate to cancer, according to research by Unum.Its second annual claims statement, which provides information on all the income protection claims paid by Unum to people who became too ill to work between 1 August 2015 and 31 July 2016, ...
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ArticleTake part in exclusive pensions research
How are you supporting staff planning for their retirement? How do you feel Brexit will impact pensions?Have your say in the exclusive Employee Benefits/Close Brothers Pensions research 2016, which aims to help you benchmark your organisation’s pensions strategy.We are particularly interested in hearing about your approach to pensions communication, changes ...
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ArticleGovernment presses ahead with Lifetime Isa
The Savings (Government Contributions) Bill 2016-2017, which will legislate for the Lifetime individual savings account (Lisa), has been introduced to the House of Commons.The Lisa was unveiled by former Chancellor George Osborne in the March 2016 Budget. The savings vehicle aims to help young people save for their first home ...
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ArticleFCA consults on Pension Wise standards for secondary annuity market
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation into the standards of support expected of Pension Wise for those considering selling an annuity upon the launch of the secondary annuity market.The government will remove tax restrictions for individuals looking to sell their annuity from April 2017.The remit of the ...
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ArticleBHSF acquires Nexus Healthcare
Health and wellbeing organisation BHSF has acquired London-based occupational health services provider Nexus Healthcare.Nexus will initially be a subsidiary of BHSF Occupational Health, which is led by Dr Philip McCrea, managing director at BHSF Occupational Health.The acquisition will provide BHSF's occupational health division with nationwide coverage.Dr Steven Sperber, who founded ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Glassdoor to open Employee Benefits Live 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Diarmuid Russell, head of international at Glassdoor, will deliver the opening keynote address at Employee Benefits Live 2016, when he will provide insight into how organisations can become known as the ‘best place to work’.Opening the conference on Tuesday 11 October 2016, Russell will discuss the themes and trends ...
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ArticleSports Direct commits to supporting staff wellbeing
Sports Direct plans to review and improve working conditions, which will include taking action to better support the wellbeing of staff and addressing pay issues.The plans were published in a Working practices report, compiled by Reynolds Porter Chamberlain on behalf of the board of Sports Direct International. It follows issues ...
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ArticleBayer holds month-long summer events programme for staff
Life sciences organisation Bayer has rewarded its UK-based staff with a summer activity programme, which included free lunchtime barbeques and an Olympics-themed event.Bayer, which employs 1,000 staff across three UK sites, introduced the ‘Cool Summer’ programme with the aim of creating a more relaxed atmosphere for employees over the summer, ...
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Article59% include financial wellbeing in staff wellbeing strategy
More than half (59%) of employer respondents who have a staff wellbeing strategy in place now specifically include financial wellbeing within this, according to research by Close Brothers Asset Management.Its quarterly Business barometer, which surveyed 906 UK employers, also found that 70% of service organisation respondents that have a staff ...
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ArticleMarks and Spencer enhances pay and pensions deal
Retailer Marks and Spencer has enhanced the pay deal offered to staff, including the extension of top up payments and pension cash supplements for affected employees.The agreed offer follows the completion of a three-month consultation on pay and pensions with the organisation's national employee representative group, the Business Involvement Group.The ...
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Article49% are concerned about the impact of Brexit on total reward
Almost half (49%) of employer respondents are concerned about the impact of Brexit on total reward, according to research by Willis Towers Watson.Its survey of 196 organisations, conducted in July 2016, also found that 49% of respondents are concerned about how Brexit will affect employee engagement and communication.The research also ...