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ArticleBT and Travis Perkins shortlisted for best benefits technology
BT and Travis Perkins (pictured) are among those shortlisted in the Best use of benefits technology category for the Employee Benefits Awards 2018.This category recognises organisations that have used benefits technology to effectively meet the needs of both their employees and their business.The full category shortlist is:BT, BT Your Rewards ...
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ArticleEAT rejects Addison Lee's appeal in employment status case
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has dismissed an appeal by taxi and courier organisation Addison Lee regarding employment status, judging that a courier was incorrectly classified as an independent contractor.In the case, Addison Lee v Gascoigne, brought by the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB), the Central London Employment ...
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ArticleChiswick Park introduces spin classes as part of wellbeing initiative
Business campus Chiswick Park Enjoy-Work has introduced a series of eight early morning and lunchtime spin classes, free of charge, as part of its ongoing focus on wellbeing in the workplace.Chiswick Park, which is a 1.8 million square foot business campus located in West London, is home to organisations such ...
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ArticleTPR to take tougher approach on employers that do not take pensions seriously
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published its corporate plan for 2018 to 2021, in which it has stated its aim to take a tougher approach regarding employers that are not taking pension schemes seriously, as well as introducing a new anti-scams campaign to help savers.TPR will also work alongside those ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 03-09 May 2018
The 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 03 and 09 May 2018 were: Kellogg’s to run summer hours scheme for Manchester-based staffHow can employers calculate a return on investment on group risk benefits?Marks and Spencer and Weetabix shortlisted for Best voluntary benefitsCreating a reward strategy to support the people ...
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ArticleAirsorted introduces 'pawternity leave' for new pet owners
Hosting management platform Airsorted understands that having to go out to work when caring for a new pet can be ruff, and has therefore introduced a new 'pawternity leave' scheme into its benefits package.Airsorted was founded in 2015, and currently has 83 employees in various countries. The new benefit will ...
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Article73% of employees have active workplace pensions due to auto-enrolment
In 2012, less than half (47%) of UK employees had active workplace pensions. By 2017, that number rose to almost three-quarters (73%), according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).The ONS attributes this increase to the introduction by the government of auto-enrolment in October 2012. To be eligible for auto-enrolment, ...
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ArticleSkyscanner and North West Ambulance Service shortlisted for staff travel benefits
Skyscanner (pictured) and North West Ambulance Service are among those organisations shortlisted in the Best staff travel benefits category for the Employee Benefits Awards 2018.This award recognises those organisations with the most effective travel benefits and car schemes for employees.Leidos EuropeNorth West Ambulance Service (Entered by Tuskerdirect)Renewable Energy Systems (Entered ...
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Article53% of employees do not think that they are paid appropriately
More than half (53%) of respondents do not think that they are currently paid appropriately, according to research by search engine Indeed.Its report, which surveyed 2,502 employees across Europe, also found that a larger salary is not always a primary goal with only 12% of those interviewed citing it as ...
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ArticleLME recommends higher penalties for non-compliance of employee pay rights
Sir David Metcalf, director of labour market enforcement (LME), has released the first annual strategy report setting out his recommendations for improving state-led enforcement of employee rights.In United Kingdom Labour Market Enforcement Strategy 2018/19, he suggests that employers should be subject to more regular prosecution and higher penalties for non-compliance.According ...
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ArticleDeliveroo to find medical cover for delivery riders in 12 countries
Food delivery organisation Deliveroo has updated its accident insurance provision to provide all of its delivery riders, across 12 countries, medical insurance if they are involved in an accident while working.The insurance will cover medical expenses up to £7,500 and will also protect up to 75% of their average gross ...
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ArticleAverage southern pension pots almost double those in the north
The average yearly pension income across the UK is £21,441, but this figure is far from evenly split among the various regions, according to research by online pension manager PensionBee.Its report, which surveyed 5,098 UK employees, also found that the south-east had the highest average pension size within England, at ...
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ArticleInchcape introduces tool insurance for vehicle technicians across the UK
Automotive retailer Inchcape UK has updated its benefits package to include personal tool insurance for its 1,000 vehicle technicians, working across more than 100 centres around the UK.The new provision, introduced on 1 May 2018, gives technicians the opportunity to be included, free of charge, in the additional benefit of ...