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ArticleMuch more than a financial benefit
This article has been supplied by our channel sponsor, Canada Life Group.At Canada Life Group Insurance we believe that there is much more to insurance than simply providing a financial benefit and product. Group risk claims do not happen every day, so we aim to provide employers with the maximum ...
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Article57% say removal of pension commission is a positive move
More than half of employers (57%) consider the ultimate removal of pension scheme commission as a positive move, according to Employee Benefits/Lorica 100 Club research 2014, published in June. This is based on 54 respondents to the survey.Also, more than half employers (54%) feel that for generation Z, pensions are ...
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Article58% think employers should be encouraged to pay the living wage
More than half (58%) of respondents think employers should be encouraged, but not forced, to pay a living wage, according to research by consultancy KPMG.Its research, which surveyed more than 1,000 individuals across the UK, found that 21% strongly agree that the government should set pay levels.The living wage is ...
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ArticleDeath of an employee does not end right to holiday pay
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that an employee who dies with outstanding holiday pay should be paid this after their death. In the case Bollacke v K+K Klass and Kock, the ECJ ruled that the “right to paid annual leave is a particularly important principle of social ...
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The Railways Pension Trustee Company has appointed John Chilman chairman.He succeeds Derek Scott, who will retain his role as an employer director of the Railways Pension Scheme (RPS).Chilman has been a trustee director of the RPS since 2007. He is currently group reward and pensions director at FirstGroup.His 20 years’ ...
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ArticleDisengagement linked to high stress levels
EXCLUSIVE: Just over half (57%) of respondents who reported high levels of stress at work said they were disengaged, while 8% said they were highly disengaged, according to research by Towers Watson.Its 2013/14 Global benefits attitudes survey: developing a culture of health and wellbeing – UK results questioned 2,030 UK ...
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ArticleKerrie Rowland: Should employers encourage the consolidation of small pension pots?
I believe it is difficult for employers to ‘encourage’ any particular actions in relation to pensions other than greater comprehension. From greater comprehension comes the understanding of what an individual can do with every part of their retirement savings responsibilities, not just the consolidation of small pots.We all tread the ...
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ArticleHeinz switches online benefits portal
Heinz has moved to a new online benefits portal for its 2,500 employees.The online portal allows employees across multiple offices to access all their benefits and reward information in one place.The food manufacturer previously offered a benefits portal provided by Serenity Flex and Reward, but following a review of its ...
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ArticleRailways Pension Trustee Company appoints John Chilman
The Railways Pension Trustee Company has appointed John Chilman (pictured) chairman.He succeeds Derek Scott, who will retain his role as an employer director of the Railways Pension Scheme (RPS).Chilman has been a trustee director of the RPS since 2007, and is currently director of reward and pensions at FirstGroup.He has ...
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ArticleHermes Europe appoints Robert Drewell
Hermes Europe has appointed Robert Drewell head of reward and benefits.He was previously an interim senior reward consultant at Brakes Group.Drewell’s other previous roles include total rewards director at Molson Coors Brewing UK, senior HR executive at Damart, head of reward at United Utilities, head of reward at Northern Rock, ...
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ArticleBDO appoints Debbie Thomson
BDO UK has appointed Debbie Thomson head of reward.She previously spent more than five years at EY, most recently as head of reward for the UK and Ireland.Other previous roles include head of reward at Starbucks Coffee Company, head of reward and recognition and HR systems at Pret A Manger, ...
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ArticleThe AA appoints Mike Sullivan
The Automobile Association (AA) has appointed Mike Sullivan head of pensions.He moves to the organisation from his previous role as head of employee benefits and pensions at Veolia Environnement UK.Sullivan is also a past president of the Pensions Management Institute and is director of Sullivan Pension Outsourcing and Trustee Services.
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ArticleM&S and Thales shortlisted for alignment of benefits strategy
Marks and Spencer and Thales are among the employers that have been shortlisted for the award ‘Best alignment of benefits to business strategy’ at the Employee Benefits Awards 2014.This award gives employers the chance to demonstrate how their benefits strategy is aligned with their broader business strategy; for example, by ...
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ArticleUnum launches mental health first aid courses
Unum has launched mental health first aid courses for employees in organisations which have taken out its policies for their workforces.The two-day course, which was developed by Mental Health First Aid England, includes:Training for employees to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental ill health.Empowering employees to provide help and ...
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ArticleSpoof book used in Amazon pay protest
Something for the weekend…As some organisations continue to fail to pay the living wage, one way to get an employer’s attention might be to bring it to their customers’ attention.Campaigners Amazon Anonymous, which protests the fact that online retailer Amazon does not pay staff the living wage, did just that, ...
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ArticleDOD’s blog: Old is the new young
How many of you have sat in a meeting where some bright young thing (usually from marketing, in my experience) produces a printout of some vital spreadsheet on which the letters and numbers are so small only an ant could read them?“Not just ants”, they cry, “we can see six ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read articles this week
The top 10 most read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk from 5-12 June:1. Consumer Rights Bill to impact salary sacrifice benefits2. Siemens and Asda shortlisted for total reward statements3. The role of independent governance committees4. Anglian Water raises awareness of mental health5. 76% say pay helps to motivate employees 6. Barclays partners ...
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ArticleMcDonald's motivates staff with World Cup events
EXCLUSIVE: McDonald’s Restaurants is raising employee engagement in the workplace and boosting staff motivation with events based around the 2014 Fifa World Cup.The restaurant chain has held two competitions for employees themed around the football tournament, which kicks off today (12 June), to help bring the event to life in ...
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ArticleSwiss Re to acquire HSBC’s pension business
One of Swiss Re’s business units, Admin Re, has agreed to acquire group pension and related annuity policies from HSBC Life (UK).The transaction, which will also include £4.2 billion in unit-linked assets, is subject to regulatory and court approval.It is expected to be completed in the second half of 2015.John ...
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Article79% of employers support the government’s pension reforms
More than three-quarters (79%) of employer respondents are supportive of the government’s pension reforms, according to research by JLT Employee Benefits.Its research, which surveyed 250 employers and 2,000 UK employees, found that a quarter of employer respondents would amend their pension scheme’s rules to allow flexible retirement, while another quarter ...