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38% say flexible working is top influencer of job satisfaction globally
Employees in western countries consider themselves to be happier in their jobs, more loyal to their employers and more productive at work, according to research by the Economist Intelligence Unit and Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company.The Mobility, performance and engagement report, which is based on the self-assessment of 1,865 ...
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Article38% say flexible working is top influencer of job satisfaction globally
Employees in western countries consider themselves to be happier in their jobs, more loyal to their employers and more productive at work, according to research by the Economist Intelligence Unit and Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company.The Mobility, performance and engagement report, which is based on the self-assessment of 1,865 ...
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ArticleTaking a holistic approach to health and wellbeing
Employee health and wellbeing is now firmly on the business agenda. The days of simply offering private medical insurance, perhaps complemented by a health cash plan, are long gone as employers increasingly look to support, and engage with, employees’ holistic health and wellbeing needs.Instead, the role employers have to play ...
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ArticleMeet the industry experts at Employee Benefits Live 2016
Delegates at Employee Benefits Live 2016 will have the opportunity to network with providers, advisers and consultants from the reward and benefits industry on the bustling exhibition floor.This year, Tastecard/Gourmet Society is the headline sponsor of the two-day event, which will take place on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 October ...
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ArticleMetLife UK launches Global Corporate Challenge for staff
MetLife UK is offering staff the opportunity to take part in a 100-day wellness challenge, which aims to support employee health and performance.Approximately 189 UK staff are participating in the 2016 Global Corporate Challenge (GCC), which will see them compete against 50,000 teams around the world, including 1,200 MetLife employees ...
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Article67% believe employers do not care about financial wellness
More than two-thirds (67%) of respondents believe that their employer does not care about their financial wellness, according to research by Neyber.Its DNA of financial wellbeing report, which surveyed 10,000 UK employees, also found that more than half (55%) of respondents feel that financial pressure affects their behaviour and ability ...
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ArticleMicrosoft and Nationwide shortlisted for best flexible benefits
JP Morgan, Microsoft and Nationwide Building Society (pictured) have been shortlisted for the Best flexible benefits plan award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2016.This award celebrates the most effective use of a flexible benefits plan within an organisation.The full category shortlist is:Callcredit Information Group, Benefits for people like you (Entered ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to private medical insurance 2016
The facts:What is private medical insurance?Private medical insurance (PMI) is a health insurance that covers employees for the treatment of curable, short-term medical conditions or accidents. Cover can include consultations, diagnostic tests, and in-patient and out-patient procedures.What are its origins?The roots of PMI can be traced back to the late ...
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ArticleEmma Hart: What is the impact of introducing unlimited leave?
In the summer of 2014, Visualsoft introduced a new benefits package that included unlimited paid holiday. Our main aim was to create a culture of trust, empowerment and increase employee engagement.Introducing unlimited leave into an organisation leads to creating a shift in culture and trust. Employees are given guidelines to ...
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ArticleWomen in Finance Charter links executive pay to gender diversity
On 22 March 2016, HM Treasury launched the Women in Finance Charter, which links senior executive pay to progress in gender diversity.A number of employers in the financial services sector have already signed up to the charter, including Barclays, Capital Credit Union, Columbia Threadneedle, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Royal Bank ...
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ArticleSave the date for Employee Benefits Live 2016
This year’s Employee Benefits Live will take place on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 October 2016.Employee Benefits Live, Europe’s largest dedicated employee reward and benefits event, will be held at Olympia National, London.The event’s market-leading, comprehensive conference programme will see some of the industry’s leading thinkers provide expert advice and ...
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ArticleMaggie Stilwell: What is the impact of introducing unlimited leave?
An engaged and highly motivated workforce are commercial imperatives for most organisations and at EY we are always exploring new and progressive ways to retain and attract high-performing talent. So it did not escape our notice that some employers have made the move to grant unlimited annual leave to their ...
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ArticleFiona Martin: What is the impact of introducing unlimited leave?
Unlimited paid leave is likely to attract millennials who value time off rather than large pay packets. This means they can go off and have experiences rather than buying stuff.This is a powerful incentive, for those employers that have to compete for the very best talent, to adopt these type ...
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ArticleThe month in numbers: April 2016
A round-up of the April's employee benefits-related facts and figures:36% of employer respondents offer employees access to financial advice to help them understand their retirement options (Source: Close Brothers Asset Management) bit.ly/1PYOzyH 30% of employee respondents do not speak to their manager about their mental health because they are worried ...
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ArticlePovey joins Archroma
Debi Povey has joined Archroma as interim head of reward. In this role, Povey will be responsible for delivery of key reward activities.Povey’s experience includes head of reward at online gaming business bwin.party digital entertainment, where she previously held the role of reward manager, as well as senior reward analyst ...
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ArticleDainty moves to Bloomberg
Bloomberg has appointed Gemma Dainty senior benefits specialist, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).Previously, Dainty was reward and benefits specialist at telecommunications firm TalkTalk. Prior to this, she held reward and benefits positions at Vodafone, Lockheed Martin and Discovery Communications.
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ArticleAllianz appoints Cownie
Dot Cownie has joined Allianz Global Corporate and Speciality (AGCS) as global head of human resources.Cownie was previously head of organisational development for global operations and investment bank operations and technology at Barclays Bank. Prior to that she held senior HR roles at GE Capital.
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories online in March-April 2016
The most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 15 March and 17 April 2016:Government confirms plans to limit salary sacrificeIn the March Budget, the government confirmed it is considering limiting the range of benefits that attract relief on tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) when offered via salary sacrifice arrangements ...
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ArticleWebber joins Cystic Fibrosis Trust
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has appointed David Webber head of people and organisation development.Prior to this, Webber was director of HR, finance and services at Workers’ Educational Association (WEA). Webber has held various interim and consultancy roles, and was head of change management and employee communications at O2, and HR ...
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ArticleBAE Systems appoints Taylor
BAE Systems has appointed Zoe Taylor head of HR, Maritime Naval Ships Type 26 and Offshore Patrol Vessels.Taylor’s previous experience includes group head of HR at Global Energy Group, and head of HR at Macphie of Glenbervie. She has also held senior HR roles at Qatar Airways, CHC Helicopter and ...