All Company cars articles – Page 12
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The latest analysis, news, case studies and opinion in relation to company cars, including salary sacrifice car schemes.
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Analysis
48 - SG Fleet industry insight: turning car salary sacrifice on its head
When we speak to employers about car salary sacrifice schemes, the two main questions they typically ask are what if an employee leaves, and will there be a lot of administration? The answers depend on the scheme structure.There are two well-established ways to structure car salary sacrifice arrangements – novated ...
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ArticlePartnerships in Care sees 10% take up of car salary sacrifice
Healthcare organisation Partnerships in Care has seen a 10% take-up rate among staff who have registered an interest in its car salary sacrifice scheme, which launched in June 2015.The benefit was introduced after employee focus groups highlighted cars as a benefit that would be of interest to staff.Following consultations with ...
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ArticleParadigm introduces salary sacrifice car scheme
Paradigm Housing Group has launched a salary sacrifice car scheme for its 440 staff.The scheme, provided by fleet management firm TCH Leasing, offers employees a fully managed car for a monthly fee. The salary sacrifice arrangement includes insurance, service, maintenance and repair costs.Through the TCH Salsa scheme, staff at the ...
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Article88% would take up the offer of a company car
More than three-quarters (88%) of respondents would take up a company car if the option was offered by their employer, according to research by fleet management provider Lex Autolease.Its survey of 501 employees and 249 fleet managers also revealed that 64% of employee respondents that have a company car say ...
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National Grid renews salary sacrifice contract with Tusker
This article is written by our channel sponsor, Tusker. Following a rigorous tender process, Tusker is delighted to have once again secured the contract to provide SalarySacrifice4Cars for National Grid employees. National Grid is one of Tusker’s most successful schemes. The scheme, which is available to 10,000 employees through an ...
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ArticleWhat are some of the key issues impacting the fleet landscape?
If you read nothing else, read this…Environmental regulations and an increased focus on reducing carbon footprints have impacted the shape of the fleet landscape in recent years.Some international organisations are looking to harmonise their fleet policy across geographical locations. The industry has seen a shifting emphasis towards mobility.Regulation and compliancePaul ...
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AnalysisHow can the fleet industry help employers to control fleet costs?
If you read nothing else, read this…Looking at whole life cost can provide a more complete picture of spend and cost savings.Bringing together data on fleet, travel and expenses from across an organisation can help an employer to identify and control costs.The fleet industry can offer employers insights and share ...
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AnalysisHow can company car schemes meet the needs of a varied workforce?
If you read nothing else, read this…A vast range of cars are available through company car schemes to suit the various tastes, requirements and expectations of employees.Offering staff the choice they desire can enhance take-up and engagement, with company cars as a benefit.A scheme that appeals to all segments of ...
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Article3 Fleet debate leader column: Company car schemes can meet the needs of employers and their staff
Employers not only have to consider the lengthening age range of their staff, but also the diversity of employees’ aspirations, expectations, lifestyles and the variety of situations they may find themselves in: factors that cut across generational divides. The diverse requirements and desires of staff can extend to their approach ...
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ArticleFleet Debate 2015
The Employee Benefits’ Fleet Debate 2015 examines the latest fleet trends and issues, enabling employers to understand how company car schemes could work within their organisation.Read the digital edition of the Employee Benefits’ Fleet Debate 2015.The report includes the following articles:What are the key issues impacting the fleet landscape?How can ...
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Opinion
2 -Sponsor's comment - Cars remain a valued benefit
According to the Lex Autolease 2015 Report on motoring, published in September??, 59% of company car drivers and 20% of employees with privately owned cars say their car is absolutely essential to do their job. Cars remain central to the work life of many employees and while the company car ...
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Fleet debate - 14: What are the key benefits of salary sacrifice car schemes for employers and staff?
If you read nothing else, read this…Salary sacrifice arrangements offer tax advantages and enable both employers and staff to save on National Insurance contributions.Many schemes include insurance and maintenance benefits, reducing the costs associated with running a car.Car salary sacrifice schemes can equip employees with newer, greener and safer cars.Colin ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Peel Ports Group
PensionStakeholder pension scheme available for all UK employees.Minimum employee contribution set at 4%, with matching employer contributions of between 4% and 10%.Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance (PMI) available for all senior managers and executives.Health cash plan available to all staff as a core benefit.Eye care plan.Employee assistance programme (EAP).Group ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by BNP Paribas
PensionMoving to one mastertrust defined contribution scheme by end of 2015 for all staff.Contributions vary by company: various contributory and non-contributory schemes.HealthcarePrivate medical insurance available through flexible benefits scheme.Income protection.Dental insurance: employer-funded in some companies.Eyecare voucher scheme.Critical illness insurance as a voluntary benefit.Health screening.Genetic testing.Employee assistance programme.Occupational health, including an ...
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29, Exploring the myths behind company car schemes
If you read nothing else, read this…Common fears among employers include the perceived administrative burden or exposure to corporate risk through duty-of-care requirements.Employers can work closely with providers to understand the risks and costs involved in providing a scheme.Employers have a range of options of how to provide company cars.The ...
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The future of business travel
https://player.vimeo.com/video/136701604The five minute video above covers: How can employers lower the total cost of mobility?What should employers take into consideration in order to focus more on looking after their employees?How can employers use business mobility to support the changing work of transport and travel?How can employers analyse the business travel ...
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ArticlePeel Ports introduces car salary sacrifice scheme
Peel Ports Group has introduced a car salary sacrifice scheme for its 1,100 members of staff.The scheme, provided by Tusker, launched in May 2015. It will build on the group’s flexible benefits scheme, which was introduced in 2014. Howard Sloane, group human resources (HR) director at Peel Ports Group, said: ...
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ArticleVehicle excise duty to be reformed
Summer Budget 2015: Chancellor George Osborne has announced that vehicle excise duty (VED) will be reformed in his Summer Budget 2015.The changes will affect new cars registered from 1 April 2017. There will be no changes to VED for existing cars.First-year rates will depend on the car’s carbon dioxide emissions, ...
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ArticleChancellor confirms fuel duty freeze
Summer Budget 2015: The government has once again confirmed that fuel duty will continue to remain frozen in today’s (8 July) Summer Budget 2015. Chancellor George Osborne originally cancelled the fuel duty increase planned for September in his 2014 Budget.Overall, action on fuel duty since 2011 will save a company ...