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ArticleAmey and University of Cambridge support Cycle To Work day
Amey, Nokia and the University of Cambridge are some of the organisations supporting national Cycle to Work Day.The day, which takes place on 4 September, promotes the benefits of cycling in the workplace.Amey is encouraging employees to take selfies during Cycle To Work day with a message about why they ...
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ArticleEpwin Group saves £213,000 with workplace savings platform
EXCLUSIVE: Epwin Group has saved more than £213,000 a year in fees and national insurance contributions (NICs) following the launch of its workplace savings platform.The platform, provided by Hargreaves Lansdown, includes access to a self-invested personal pension (Sipp), independent savings account and investment account.Since the building products provider launched the ...
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ArticleWorkplace stress linked to lower productivity
Employees who suffer from high stress levels in the workplace are less engaged, not as productive and have higher absence rates than those operating under lower stress, according to research by consultancy Towers Watson.Its Global benefits attitudes survey, which surveyed 22,347 people across 12 countries, found that only 10% of ...
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ArticleBritish Sugar uses total reward to attract and retain talent
Henk Verhoek, head of reward at British Sugar, is to share a case study at Employee Benefits Live about how the organisation uses total reward to attract, develop and retain the right talent.The session, ‘Showcasing benefits to top talent’, will show delegates how total reward can drive culture and performance.Verhoek ...
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Article49% of Britons claim not to have a pension
Nearly half (49%) of respondents say they do not have any kind of pension, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).Its Saving for retirement research, which surveyed 2,000 people, found that only 32% of respondents have a pension scheme offered via their employer, while 8% of ...
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ArticleArthur J. Gallagher completes acquisition of Baker Tilly's benefits business
Arthur J. Gallagher has completed its acquisition of Baker Tilly’s employment benefits business for an undisclosed fee.The deal includes the acquisition of Baker Tilly’s corporate contracts, consulting team, client support and rights to its 4pensions management software, which will become part of Arthur J. Gallagher’s employee benefits, human resources and ...
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ArticleTop 15 stories on the website last month
1. HMRC loses Rangers employee benefit trust appeal 2. DHL Express launches online benefits portal 3. KFC launches salary sacrifice car scheme 4. Government sets out plans for guidance guarantee 5. Latest developments in online recognition platforms 6. NS&I and HMRC to administer tax-free childcare scheme 7. EAT to hear ...
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ArticleTui Travel engages staff with non-cash reward
Robert Cross, head of reward, UK and Ireland at Tui Travel, is to lead a session on the importance of non-monetary reward at Employee Benefits Live.The session, ‘Delivering a true total reward strategy’, will also emphasise the importance of listening to employees and understanding the employee demographic.Cross said: “It will ...
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Article90% believe flexible working boosts employee morale
Nine out of ten (90%) respondents say that offering flexible working arrangements is an effective way of improving employee morale and helping staff to achieve a better work-life balance, according to research by global workspace provider Regus.Its research, which surveyed more than 2,200 business owners and senior managers, also found ...
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ArticleHelp us find out how employers are reacting to incoming pension reforms
What do you think of the government’s pension reforms? How is your organisation preparing to adapt your strategy for when the reforms come into effect next year? Tell us in the Employee Benefits/Close Brothers Pensions research 2014, which is designed to help you benchmark your organisation’s response to and progress ...
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ArticleDebbie Lovewell-Tuck: Education to engage staff with savings
Although the government has now confirmed how its guaranteed pensions guidance will be provided to all defined contribution (DC) scheme members, there are questions over whether this will be sufficient to engage staff and help them make appropriate decisions.Last month, research by consultancy Mercer found that 62% of the 300 ...
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ArticleHyder Consulting launches online total reward statements
Hyder Consulting has launched online total reward statements for its 1,000 employees.The statements will be made available via the multinational design and engineering consultancy’s benefits portal HyFlex, which will give employees a summary of what the organisation provides staff.The launch of total reward statements aims to raise awareness and engagement ...
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ArticleTax-free childcare could make wealthy parents wealthier
The government’s new tax-free childcare scheme could boost wealthy parents’ finances because of the way in which it tops up families’ spend, according to Anand Shulka, chief executive of the Family and Childcare Trust.Speaking at EB Live 2014, Shulka explained that the scheme, which will introduce a “20% top-up on ...
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Last chance to share your views on the new pension reforms
Tell us in the Employee Benefits/Close Brothers Pensions research 2014, which is designed to help you benchmark your organisation’s response to and progress with the incoming pensions reforms.This is your chance to have your say and gain an insight into how your approach compares with that of your market peers ...
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ArticleEsri UK launches car salary sacrifice scheme
Esri UK has launched a car salary sacrifice scheme for its 300 employees. The geographical mapping and analytics company’s ‘simplydriveit’ scheme, which is provided by Pendragon Contracts, enables staff to select from a list of cars with emissions capped at 130g/km to meet the organisation’s environmental targetsPendragon Contracts has also ...
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ArticleCouncils introduce salary sacrifice car schemes
Sandwell Council, Calderdale Council and Oxford City Council have introduced salary sacrifice car schemes, covering nearly 10,000 employees. Sandwell Council launched its scheme to its 5,000 employees in June. Calderdale Council launched a low carbon scheme to more than 3,600 eligible staff.Meanwhile, Oxford City Council, which has 1,200 eligible employees, ...
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ArticleSocial media key tool for building engaging EVP
Social media platforms are a key tool with which to create and communicate an employee value proposition, according to Fredrik Tukk, head of communication, marketing and branding at Danish-headquartered employer, Maersk Drilling.Speaking at the opening keynote session at Employee Benefits Live 2014, Tukk explained how social media was at the ...
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ArticlePattonair recognised for health and wellbeing benefits
Pattonair has been recognised for its commitment to the healthcare and wellbeing of its 900 employees. The aerospace and defence supply chain service provider has received a Simplyhealth Healthy Workplace award, which recognises the organisation’s health and wellbeing initiatives and benefits.Pattonair offers an employer-funded health cash plan, provided by SimplyHealth, ...
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Personalised financial education becoming more important
At the end of July, when the government announced that its guaranteed guidance would be provided by independent organisations rather than pension providers, it settled most of the questions that had been circling the industry since the initiative was introduced by Chancellor George Osborne in the March Budget.Before the announcement, ...
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ArticlePartners given rights to attend antenatal appointments
Employees who are expectant fathers, or the partner of a pregnant woman, will have the right to take unpaid time off work to attend antenatal appointments from 1 October 2014.Employees accompanying the expectant mother to antenatal appointments will be entitled to unpaid leave for one or two appointments.The time off ...