All articles by James Dyble – Page 2
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ArticleMark Cliff - 100 Club Column
We will all have our own views on what the 2015 pensions changes really mean, but from a sponsoring employer perspective there are opportunities to engage with staff on pensions in a way which, to date, has been challenging. When you’re able to talk about retirement saving in terms of ...
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p 10 People Moves - Microchip appoints Emma Smith
Microchip has appointed Emma Smith European compensation and benefits manager. Her new role involves the management and communication of pay and benefits across Europe. She was previously group compensation and benefits analyst at Hibu since April 2012. Smith also held various roles at Yell, including reward manager and training manager.
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ArticleMazars to add cancer screening to staff flexible benefits plan
EXCLUSIVE: Mazars is expanding its 2014/15 flex-plan by teaming up with Health Screen UK to provide cancer specific screening to its 1,400 UK employees.It will also give staff access to its flex platform via Apple devices through Stormfront. The new benefits follow the addition of an employee discount scheme to ...
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ArticleStandard Life to close DB pension scheme to future accrual
Standard Life is to close its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme to future accrual and enhance the terms of its defined contribution scheme (DC) for staff from April 2016.Around 55% of Standard Life’s employees belong to its DB scheme which has been closed to new members since 2004. From April ...
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ArticleICSA enhances health and wellbeing programme
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) has introduced an activities platform to enhance its health and wellbeing programme. The platform, provided by MiPins, enables employees to discover and participate in activities based on their preferences, abilities and availability.On ICSA’s health and wellbeing launch day (pictured), staff could participate ...
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Article42% believe they are paid fairly
Less than half (42%) believe they are paid fairly, according to research by consultancy Towers Watson. Its latest Global Workforce Study, which surveyed 32,000 employees, also found that salary is the number one reason why employees may consider switching job.The research also found that 46% were anxious about their financial ...
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ArticleAiredale NHS improves employees' productivity
The fast-track physiotherapy treatment at Bradford District Care Trust (part of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust) has resulted in a 60% increase in productivity for staff needing treatment in 2013.The affected employees, which included school and district nurses, social workers and healthcare support workers, also reported an average reduction in pain ...
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ArticleAmey and University of Cambridge support Cycle To Work day
Amey, Nokia and the University of Cambridge are some of the organisations supporting national Cycle to Work Day.The day, which takes place on 4 September, promotes the benefits of cycling in the workplace.Amey is encouraging employees to take selfies during Cycle To Work day with a message about why they ...
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ArticleWorkplace stress linked to lower productivity
Employees who suffer from high stress levels in the workplace are less engaged, not as productive and have higher absence rates than those operating under lower stress, according to research by consultancy Towers Watson.Its Global benefits attitudes survey, which surveyed 22,347 people across 12 countries, found that only 10% of ...
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ArticleArthur J. Gallagher completes acquisition of Baker Tilly's benefits business
Arthur J. Gallagher has completed its acquisition of Baker Tilly’s employment benefits business for an undisclosed fee.The deal includes the acquisition of Baker Tilly’s corporate contracts, consulting team, client support and rights to its 4pensions management software, which will become part of Arthur J. Gallagher’s employee benefits, human resources and ...
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ArticleAllen Vending Services moves from PMI to health cash plan
Allen Vending Services has replaced its private medical insurance scheme with a health cash plan in a bid to reduce costs.The vending machine company introduced the Chamber Primary Health Plan from Westfield Health after its PMI premiums increased. So far, the change has received positive feedback from Allen’s 18 members ...
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ArticleAuto-enrolment has positive impact on benefits packages
Just over two-thirds (67%) of advisers say pensions auto-enrolment has prompted employers to think about their wider benefits offering to employees, according to research by insurer Ellipse.Its survey of 120 financial advisers also found that 66% agree that, in the long term, auto-enrolment will lead to more interst in employee ...
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ArticleWillis Ireland acquires pension businesses from IFG Group
Willis Ireland, part of Willis Group Holdings, is to acquire the Irish pension and financial advisory arm of IFG Group.The acquisition will enable Willis Ireland to develop its existing pensions business, as well as its financial and wealth planning services.Willis is set to acquire pension business IFG Pensco, financial advisory ...
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ArticleLine managers key to employee engagement
Line managers are responsible for employee engagement, according to Professor Linda Holbeche (pictured), co-author of Engaged: Unleashing Your Organisation’s Potential Through Employee Engagement.Organisations need to step away from the practice of human resources surveys and focus more upon benefits and rewards, to ensure a more engaged workforce.“If you create high ...
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ArticleBusinesses estimate a third of staff will struggle past traditional retirement age
HR directors believe that on average 31% of their current workforce would not be able to perform their jobs adequately past the traditional retirement age. Despite this, over half (54%) of businesses expect an increase in the number of older employees within the company.The research, conducted for MetLife Employee Benefits ...
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Article23% believe they offer above average benefits
Just under a quarter (23%) of respondents believe their organisation offers an above average benefits package for employees, according to research by ORC International. Its ORC Employee benefits monitor survey also found that 63% feel they offer benefits that are in line with their peers, while 9% feel they offer ...
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ArticleCheshire NHS Trust introduces physiotherapy benefit
Chesire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a third-party physiotherapy service to help improve staff health and reduce absence levels. The physically demanding nature of many of its job roles meant many of its 3,500 staff were suffering from musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) and having to wait more than ...
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ArticleBuilding Futures Group and Enspec Power accredited as living wage employers
The Buidling Futures Group and Enspec Power have been accredited as living wage employers.The accreditation is a formal agreement by the organisations to pay employees at least £7.65 an hour, or £8.80 in London, higher than the current minimum wage of £6.31 an hour.Sarah Bentley, chief executive of skills and ...
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ArticleUnicom launches employee discounts scheme
Unicom has launched an employee discounts scheme for its 300 staff.The telecommmunications firm introduced the online scheme, which is provided by Reward Gateway, after the results of a staff survey showed that incentives were one of the benefits staff felt would make Unicom a good place to work. The company ...
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ArticleFTSE 100 executives receive cash in lieu of pension
FTSE 100 directors received cash payments worth 27% of their salary in lieu of pension membership in 2013, according to research by Incomes Data Services (IDS).The IDS Executive Compensation Review also found that directors of companies listed on the alternative investment market (AIM) received an annual cash payment in lieu ...
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