All articles by Debbie Lovewell-Tuck – Page 29
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk from 8-14 October 2015: Danone sees 82% engagement with car salary sacrificeFacebook pays £1.2m towards UK pension contributionsHow to get board level buy-in for workplace wellbeing initiativesSerbian factory pays staff in goldParadigm introduces salary sacrifice car schemeBaker Tilly acquires Employer ServicesConfessions of ...
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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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OpinionLovewell's logic: Have benefits gone full circle?
Earlier this week, I attended a debate on what the future holds for employee benefits.Throughout the conversation, a recurring theme was how what employees are looking for from their employers is changing. As a result, many employers are now considering what they can offer to support their staff with everyday ...
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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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AnalysisTaking care of international employees
Staff who are relocated overseas have special requirements, such as access to healthcare for both existing and new conditions. David Healy explains how insurers are supporting this important group of employees.Even with a supportive employer relocation package, moving abroad to work can sometimes be daunting for employees. Healthcare is always ...
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Opinion
58 - YBS industry insight: What impact have recent changes had on the share plan market?
Over the last two years we have seen some interesting changes in the share plan market.We are now starting to see the impact of these changes, from trend analysis of 2015 share plan data and discussions with market advocates.For example, the increase in the sharesave maximum savings limits introduced by ...
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Analysis
33: LV= industry insight - Good retirement advice is key to good retirement outcomes
The radical changes to pensions mean that employees now have much greater flexibility and choice over how to access their pensions than ever before. The ability to take as much as you like from your pension when you like, combined with the tax changes to allow wealth transfer, offers the ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Anyone for table tennis?
Employee Benefits Live always seems like a good opportunity for this. Although the two days are aimed at catching up on the latest trends, as well as looking forward at those appearing on the horizon, it always feels like an appropriate time to look back and reflect on how far ...
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Article3 Leader column: Debbie Lovewell-Tuck: The benefits of supporting key talent
A strong talent pipeline is essential for organisations to ensure long-term success. However, two concerns we often hear from employers are that the inability of some older workers to retire will hinder the rise of key identified talent through their organisation, while, at the other end of the spectrum, economic ...
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Analysis
8 - Red Letter Days industry insight: Employee productivity: The hygiene factors affecting our workforce
Productivity in the UK is low. In fact, it is so low the UK stands nearly at 20% below the average for G7 countries. The government has put a Fixing the Foundations plan in place to help tackle the problem. Many organisations have also started to consider what they can ...
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Opinion
45: Legal and General industry insight - Protection from this growing risk
Employee absences caused by mental health issues are impacting more businesses and costing them money.However, options are available that help employees back to work sooner and enable employers to reduce the likelihood of absence in the workplace.Last year, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) Absence management survey, published ...
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Opinion
5 Column - Key issues in staff motivation
If people believe that the organisation they work for values their contribution and wants to involve them in important things, they are much more likely to feel motivated. This usually means seeking, listening to, and responding to employees’ views and suggestions, and including them in decision-making. Organisations can be good ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits digital magazine - September 2015
Read the full digital September edition of Employee BenefitsSocial issues, such as rising house prices, high consumer debt and pressures on the NHS, can all weigh heavy on employees, but employers can offer a range of initiatives to steer staff though. Find out how in The way to go.Find out ...
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OpinionLovewell's Logic: Should wearable technology be compulsory for all?
Over the past few months, there has been much debate about the use of wearable technology in employers’ health and wellbeing strategies. (And, indeed, it is a topic we will discuss in-depth during next month’s Employee Benefits Live). However, earlier this week, I had a really interesting conversation which gave ...
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Article69% take entire pension pot as cash lump sum
More than two-thirds (69%) of respondents have chosen to take their entire pension pot as a cash lump sum since the pension freedoms came into effect in April, according to research by Royal London.The life, pensions and investment firm’s survey of 800 customers found that just under a third (32%) ...
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Opinion
Lovewell's logic: Why should employers support social issues?
Given the wide reach of such issues across UK society, the chances are that employees in almost every workplace will be affected by one of these in some way.However, many will understandably be reluctant to disclose to their employer or colleagues that they are grappling with such issues, given their ...
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OpinionLovewell's Logic: How cool is your office?
Once upon a time when we asked that question, the most common answer (other than the people) was likely to be along the lines of a decent coffee machine, free fruit or, in some lucky organisations, the on-site gym.Now, however, that list is increasingly likely to include things such as ...
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Article3, Leader column: Benefits technology follows consumer market developments
Initially available in the consumer market, we are now increasingly seeing a number of these filter into the benefits world. Apps are a prime example. While the consumer apps market has shown signs of beginning to reach maturity, benefits apps are still very much a growth area. Find out how ...
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Analysis25 - PHS industry insight: Safeguarding against sitting disease
Research conducted among employees revealed 70% of office workers want their employer to support them in taking regular breaks at work for the sake of their health. Younger members of Britain’s workforce, aged 18-34, are most in agreement with this, as 79% strongly believe their employer should support regular health ...
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Analysis15 Jelf industry insight: Five top tips for choosing a flexible benefits platform
Flexible benefits platforms are becoming increasingly popular. According to research published by Staffcare in October 2014, 80% of employers with more than 100 staff offer some form of flexible benefits scheme , compared with just 11% a decade ago.Choosing the right benefits for employees is one thing but delivering a ...