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Article34% believe pets in workplace boost health
Something for the weekend…Around a third (34%) of employees believe that having pets in the workplace boosts health and happiness, according to research by pet food provider Purina.Its survey of 2,000 employees who do not usually work from home, also found that 26% of respondents believe having pets in their ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk on 11-19 November 2015: Tesco hires Christmas light untanglerConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid reviews benefits technologyEXCLUSIVE: Getty engages 73% of staff with financial wellbeing53% view flexible working as key part of wellbeingCourt rules holiday does not need to be retroactively recalculated ...
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ArticleTom Gaynor: How can employers address mental wellness in the workplace?
Tom Gaynor, employee benefits director at MetLife UK, discusses the ways in which employers can address mental wellbeing in the workplace and how they can support the diverse health requirements of today’s workforce demographic.In this five-minute video, Employee Benefits asks Gaynor: How can employers address mental wellness in the workplace?How ...
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Article36% suffer from a chronic health condition
More than 36% of respondents are coping with a chronic health condition such as heart disease of diabetes, according to research by Britain’s Healthiest Company, alongside Vitality Health, the University of Cambridge, Mercer and RAND Europe.The research, which is based on responses from 32,538 employees, also found that 61% of ...
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Article69% say Christmas rewards boost positivity about employer
Some 69% of employee respondents say that receiving some form of reward at Christmas makes them feel more positively towards their employer, according to research by Edenred.Its Big red report, which is based on responses from 1,000 employees and 200 employers, also found that 55% of employer respondents give staff ...
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ArticleOrchard Media and Events Group launches share scheme for staff
Orchard Media and Events Group has a launched a share scheme to offer its 40 members of staff a stake in the business.The organisation worked alongside accountancy firms Macey Owen and Broomfield and Alexander, as well as Capital Law, to introduce an enterprise management incentives (EMI) scheme.Matt Wordley, chief operating ...
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Article209,000 jobs pay less than minimum wage
Some 209,000 UK job roles held by employees aged 16 and over in April 2015 paid staff less than the national minimum wage, according to research by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Its Low pay, April 2015 survey also found that 115,000 of the jobs are held by full-time employees ...
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Article60% save for retirement
Just under two-thirds (60%) of respondents are saving for retirement compared to less than half (47%) two years ago, according to research by Blackrock.Its Global investor pulse survey, which is based on a sample size of 4,000 UK respondents, also found that 54% of respondents are positive about their financial ...
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ArticleBack to basics on tax-free employee loans
Need to know:If employee loans do not go over £10,000 during the tax year, the employer has nothing to report in an annual tax return.A salary advance or loan to help an employee facing hardship counts as an employment-related loan.Writing off a loan should be treated as payment of taxable ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE RESEARCH: 24% offer financial wellbeing support
Despite major reforms to how employees can access pension savings with the introduction of pension flexibilities in April 2015, many respondents are not seeking to address financial wellbeing as part of their overall employee wellbeing strategy.Just 24% of employers offer some, or all, of their employees financial wellbeing support, according ...
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Article24% believe better benefits would improve feelings towards workplace
Around a quarter (24%) of respondents believe improved employee benefits would make them feel happier about their place of work, according to research by recruitment firm Adecco.Its survey of 1,054 workers also found that around half (48%) of respondents believe that a salary increase would make them feel happier, while ...
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Article17% are unsure about pension freedoms
Around a fifth (17%) of respondents believe that their employees are still confused about the pension freedoms, according to research by Close Brothers Asset Management.The Close Brothers Business Barometer, which surveyed 900 UK employers, also found that 21% believe their staff have a good understanding of the flexibilities and a ...
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ArticleJohn Attley: NHBC uses range of initiatives to support employee wellbeing
John Attley, engagement manager at the National House Building Council (NHBC), provides insight into the organisation’s approach to group risk benefits, and the way in which it supports the mental and physical wellbeing of its staff.In this five-minute video, Employee Benefits asks Attley: How does group risk fit into NHBC’s ...
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ArticleWessex Group gains living wage accreditation
Wessex Group, which employs 400 members of staff, has been accredited as a living wage employer.The building services group’s employees, as well as its cleaners, third-party contractors and suppliers, will all receive at least the hourly living wage rate.The rate is an independently calculated figure based on the cost of ...
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ArticlePoor work-life balance prompts 8% of new starters to leave
Almost one in 10 (8%) respondents consider moving on from a new job if it does not provide them with a suitable work-life balance, according to research by CV Library.Its survey of 4,225 workers also found that 18% of respondents consider leaving a new job if they feel as though ...
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21, VSP industry insight: Engaging employees with eye care
Aberdeen University scientists recently announced they have developed a new test that detects mental health disorders without using high tech MRI equipment or tracking brain waves. It is nearly 100% effective and is done completely through the eyes.Although this test is still in the trial stages, it is becoming more ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE RESEARCH: 18% have clear understanding of pension reforms
EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH: Employees have mixed levels of understanding about the pension reforms, according to the Employee Benefits/Close Brothers Pensions research 2015. The reforms, which came into force in April 2015, give pension scheme members over the age of 55 greater freedom in how they can access their pension savings. Further ...
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ArticleCourt rules holiday does not need to be retroactively recalculated if hours increase
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has held that employees’ accumulated holiday does not need to be retroactively recalculated following an increase in their hours.In the case of Kathleen Greenfield vs The Care Bureau, Greenfield worked part time with a holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks a year, ...
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Article53% view flexible working as key part of wellbeing
Just over half (53%) of respondents view flexible working as a key part of their overall employee wellbeing strategy, according to research by Aon.Its 2015 employee benefits and trends survey, which is based on responses from 294 reward, compensation, pensions and benefits representatives, also found that 38% of respondents do ...
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ArticleCommunication remains key in the changing pensions landscape
Almost a third (30%) of respondents to the Employee Benefits/Close Brothers Pensions research 2015 say the most frequent concern that staff have around retirement is a lack of knowledge about how much they need to contribute into their pensions in order to achieve their retirement goals.If an employee reaches their ...