All Company cars articles – Page 2
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AnalysisTop tips for managing the cost of company car schemes
Credit: muk woothimanop/ShutterstockNeed to know:Green electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice arrangements are growing in popularity.As well as tax savings, EVs can be cheaper to run and maintain, with used cars also a cost-effective option. Employees need to understand how benefit-in-kind (BIK) rates differ for both EV and internal combustion engine ...
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Case StudiesClear costs are key component of Stephenson Harwood's company car scheme
Law firm Stephenson Harwood has offered a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme to its 700 employees through provider Tusker since 2022.One of the key points throughout, but especially now during the cost-of-living crisis, is ensuring that both the costs and savings are totally clear for any employee interested in signing ...
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Supplier articleEach Person and Vodafone Have Entered Into a Global Partnership Agreement
Purpose-Led Company Vodafone Has Introduced a New Savings Benefit for Millions of Their Loyal MembersVodafone, a global telecommunications leader, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Each Person to elevate the benefits offered to its VeryMe Rewards members starting today.Each Person provides innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs ...
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ArticleLearnd launches electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Learnd has introduced an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme for 200 eligible employees.The scheme, which is provided by fleet management firm Gofor, was rolled out to employees via a webinar. Learnd staff can view a wide choice of EV options to cater for a range of budgets, including the ...
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AnalysisHow to structure a sustainable reward strategy
J.M. Image Factory/shutterstock_1864249615Need to know:Employee benefits can play an important role in helping organisations meet their sustainability goals, as well as helping to attract and retain staff.Travel-related benefits, pensions and carbon-offsetting schemes can all help employees make a difference to their carbon footprint, and that of their employer.It is vital ...
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ArticleTriton Construction implements EV salary sacrifice scheme
West Yorkshire-based building contractor Triton Construction has implemented an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme for its 70 employees.Through a partnership with Carmyke Leasing, an appointed representative of Fleet Alliance, Triton employees will be able to choose a brand new EV with low benefit-in-kind rates, zero emissions, all service, maintenance ...
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ArticleXtrac launches electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Credit: Just Jus / Shutterstock.comXtrac, a supplier of high-performance transmissions for motorsport and high-performance automotive applications, has expanded its range of employee benefits by introducing an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.The Thatcham head-quartered business decided to implement the scheme to encourage its more than 440 permanent part- and full-time UK ...
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Supplier articleEMPLOYEE BENEFITS: CLEANER COMMUTING MADE AFFORDABLE
The government and environmental groups are calling for the world to adopt cleaner methods of transportation. Most of us hear the call and understand the importance, but the reality is that we need our cars to get around and do our jobs. Investing in an electric vehicle ...
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ArticleStandard Chartered launches electric and hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Credit: MOZCO Mateusz Szymanski / Shutterstock.comBanking organisation Standard Chartered has introduced an electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for all of its UK-based employees.Delivered in partnership with Tusker, the scheme provides the bank’s more than 2,500 members of staff with access to plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles that ...
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ArticlePaul Gilshan: Supporting carbon neutral driving
With the environment a core part of many organisations’ objectives, it can be a challenge to ensure that all business practices, including benefits, are maximising their opportunities to reduce carbon footprints.The switch to carbon neutral driving is helping more employers than ever before to remove polluting vehicles from their car ...
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ArticleBeverley Hamblet-Bowes: How do you encourage employees to use green commuting options?
Sustainability is important for us at Nominet; we are committed to reducing the negative impact our business activities may have on the environment and lowering our carbon emissions through our carbon reduction plan to support our net-zero 2050 goal.As part of this, we provide a variety of options for green ...
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ArticleIan Hodson: How do you encourage employees to use green commuting options?
More than ever, being able to demonstrate your values as an organisation is imperative not only to active employees but also to recruitment candidates looking for a match not only in respect of the role, but also the organisational culture. Encouraging employees to take greener travel options can be an ...
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ArticleCapita TVL staff accept pay deal
Credit: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.comField TV licensing workers employed by service provider Capita TVL have accepted a pay agreement, which will be paid out in this month’s pay roll.The deal, which applies to the firm’s 165 field staff, increases starting salaries on average by 9.5% from £23,680 to £30,000, provides ...
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ArticleAllianz introduces electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Insurance firm Allianz has introduced an electric car salary sacrifice scheme for its more than 8,000 UK employees.The scheme, which is provided by ElectriX, part of LV= General Insurance and CBVC Vehicle Management, is available to all employees. They can choose between electric and plug-in hybrid cars, while the cost ...
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Supplier articleARE YOUR FITNESS DISCOUNTS INCLUSIVE?
PHYSICAL WELLBEING SERIES: ARE YOUR FITNESS DISCOUNTS INCLUSIVE At Sodexo Engage, fitness discounts go beyond Corporate Gym Memberships and Cycle to Work Schemes since our Employee Discounts Platform gives your people fantastic savings with their favourite sports retailers, including Nike, Foot Locker, Adidas, Decathlon and Halfords. This ...
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AnalysisWhat does the modern company car scheme look like?
Modern company car schemes can offer a tax-efficient means to access new vehicles.A company car can be a useful attraction and retention tool for employers.Car salary sacrifice arrangements are popular with employees due to the low cost and access to low and zero-emission vehicles.The Covid-19 pandemic saw many employees work ...
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Case StudiesStephenson Harwood's electric company car scheme supports green goals
Stephenson Harwood offers its employees a car scheme that gives them the option to drive a brand new electric car of their choice through a salary sacrifice agreement, which, in turn, supports the law firm's commitment to reducing it's impact on the environment.The scheme, introduced in 2021, is open to ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by XDesign
Benefits on offer at XDesign:Pension and group riskGroup personal pension (GPP) plan with salary sacrifice arrangement for all employees. Employer and employee contributions of 4%, matched up to 5%.Life insurance.Critical illness leave at full pay for the first six months, and half pay for the following six to nine months.Healthcare ...
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OpinionPaul Gilshan: Are employee benefits as important as salary?
Employee benefits are an important aspect of any job, but can be overlooked when thinking about changing roles. Depending on those on offer, benefits can be just as valuable as a pay rise, and in some cases, even more valuable.It is quite natural for us to focus on salary. After ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid cannot swerve company cars
I try to have as little to do with company cars as possible. That is because to get involved in cars is to be in the wrong, and I just hate that. You see in the US, company cars are a super special perk way beyond the reach of an ...