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BlackRock adds to flexible benefits scheme
BlackRock Investment Management has added perks to its flexible benefits plan, switched providers and introduced quarterly enrolment for some benefits.New benefits include the ability to buy up to five days’ holiday a year, discounted gym membership, additional retail vouchers, and payroll giving, which BlackRock matches up to £275. The firm ...
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Portus Online research: Law partners value perks
Some 84% of partners at UK law firms say a comprehensive benefits package is important, but this is not always reflected in the packages organisations provide, according to the HR in Law Equity Partner Benefits Survey published by Portus Online.The research, involving 48 law firms, found 84% do not offer ...
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iGlobalFitness launches weight management programme
iGlobalFitness has launched a personal weight management programme to help employers support employees in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight on their own terms.The programme consists of four one-hour sessions per year with an iGlobalFitness wellness facilitator.Each session provides a general review of the employee's lifestyle; a health check, including ...
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Vebnet and Vielife partner to offer health and wellbeing service
Vebnet and Vielife Online have partnered to offer a personalised health and wellbeing service to employers using Vebnet’s reward and flexible benefits technology.The arrangement enables staff to measure and monitor their sleep, stress, and physical activity levels through Vielife’s service, while encouraging them to make healthier lifestyle choices.An employee will ...
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Pauline Wright joins Gallagher
Insurance firm Arthur J Gallagher has appointed Pauline Wright HR analyst.Her previous roles include compensation specialist at BlackRock Investment Management, senior compensation and benefits analyst at TK Maxx and its parent company TJX Europe, and compensation and benefits analyst at Joanna David HR Solutions.Wright has previously carried out pay and ...
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Stephen Moir leaves council role
Stephen Moir has left Cambridgeshire County Council, where he was corporate director of people, policy and law for the past two years.Moir took voluntary redundancy following implementation of the council’s shared service arrangement with Northamptonshire County Council.His previous roles include head of human resources at South Tyneside Council, human resources ...
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Quintiles changes healthcare providers
Quintiles has changed providers for its private medical insurance (PMI) and employee assistance programme (EAP), aiming for a holistic approach to staff health and wellbeing.In April, the clinical research outsourcing company switched to Cigna for its PMI and to Workplace Options to provide counselling through an EAP to its 2,200 ...
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New Leaf Health launches platform for wellbeing champions
New Leaf Health has launched a platform to help employers’ wellbeing champions deliver initiatives to their colleagues.Off-the-Shelf Health includes downloadable posters, leaflets and interactive resources, as well as 15 targeted campaigns to help with physical activity, mental health, nutrition, musculoskeletal health, cancer prevention, and changing smoking and alcohol habits.Employers can ...
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Interview with John Robinson, conduct and capability manager at Humberside Police
Developing an effective attendance management process for employees has been a key focus for John Robinson as conduct and capability manager at Humberside PoliceJohn Robinson, conduct and capability manager at Humberside Police, has enjoyed a fruitful career in HR.In the late 1960s, aged 18, he joined glass manufacturer Pyrex in ...
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Buyer's guide to pension modelling tools
Key factsWhat are pension modelling tools?They are interactive tools that can calculate an estimated future retirement income based on factors such as an employee's current contributions, desired retirement age, and investment strategy.Where can employers get more information?Free online pension calculators are provided by the Pensions Advisory Service and the Consumer ...
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Paul Manzi moves up at B&Q
B&Q has appointed Paul Manzi head of reward. Manzi has held a variety of roles at B&Q since 1992, including reward adviser, reward analyst and HR analyst.He replaces Jane Henderson, who is now HR core operations manager.Read more about jobs
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The Big Question: What are the implications of a single-tier state pension?
Catherine Cunningham, policy adviser at the National Association of Pension Funds:Good news and pensions rarely mix. But April’s publication of the government’s long-awaited thoughts on state pension reform is something to celebrate.The green paper outlines two options for simplifying the UK’s complex state pension system to create a new, clearer ...
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Confessions of a benefits manager: A demanding job
The potential new European legal director is pestering Candid about her reward offer, but negotiations seem a little one-sidedIf you were to ask me what our reward philosophy is, I would have to say the phrase is an oxymoron in this place. ‘Philosophy’ means higher thought or wisdom, and there ...
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DHL extends voluntary benefits communications
DHL has extended voluntary benefits communications to all 47,000 staff in its eight divisions.Provider Personal Group began face-to-face meetings with employees in DHL’s supply chain division in December 2010. In March this year, DHL began to communicate the discounts across all divisions, using meetings, roadshows, emails and a helpline, plus ...
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The Savoy sees large take up of voluntary benefits scheme
Since The Savoy launched a voluntary benefits plan for its staff at the end of 2010, the majority of the hotel’s 540 employees have signed up.The MySavoy scheme, provided by Asperity Employee Benefits, consists of childcare vouchers, a bikes-for-work scheme and employee discounts.The hotel’s workforce is predominantly offline, so the ...
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Health Shield research: Fitness is one of fastest growing healthcare benefits
Fitness options are one of the fastest-growing and most popular healthcare benefits, according to research by cash plan provider Health Shield.A survey of more than 20,000 cash plan members, found that in 2010 65% of 18 to 24-year-olds said they valued having the fitness benefit as part of their health ...
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Pensions auto-enrolment: No mixed messages
If you read nothing else, read this... Be clear on the workforce demographic and tailor communications accordingly. Websites, intranets, email and podcasts can all be effective channels . In some industry sectors face-to-face communication and workshops can be a better option. Overloading staff with information can lead to apathy. Be ...
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Pensions auto-enrolment: Robust processes
If you read nothing else, read this... Employers need to be aware of administrative challenges, such as auto-enrolling staff every three years. Organisations need to develop robust administrative processes, which are regularly reviewed.†Organisations need to develop robust, regularly-reviewed administrative processes in order to keep on top of requirements such as ...
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Pensions auto-enrolment: Factoring in costs
If you read nothing else, read this... Measures, such as salary sacrifice, can help employers reduce costs. Creating a two-tier pension system might be perceived as unfair.†Auto-enrolment could collectively cost employers over £3 billion a year, so employers need to get a look at all options to keep a cap ...
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Asda Business Rewards launches dual shopping card
Asda Business Rewards will launch a new dual shopping card this summer.The cards, which are designed to be included in an employer's flexible benefits scheme, can be activated remotely.Two cards are provided to each employee who takes up the perk so that one can be given to their partner, spouse ...