Kate Donovan
- Case Studies
Employer profile: Zurich
Swiss-based financial services firm Zurich looks to its roots for benefits leadership, but has the flexibility to tailor perks on a local level, says Kate Donovan
- Analysis
Effective instant employee recognition rewards
Kate Donovan explores the merits of using immediate rewards for exemplary staff conduct
- Analysis
Cancer hopes in PMI
With medical advancements, cancer has moved from being a completely bleak diagnosis to one that has been newly defined by insurers, as HR adopts new sensitivities to these 'disabilities', says Kate Donovan
- Article
New Pensions Bill may force employers to close schemes
Employers could be forced to close their existing pension schemes because they do not comply with the exemption criteria set out in the new Pensions Bill, which paves the way for personal accounts.
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Rate of final salary pension scheme closures slows
The closure of final salary pension schemes has slowed, according to the National Association of Pensions Funds' (NAPF) Annual Survey.
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Pension schemes in suplus despite volatile year
Almost one half of UK pension schemes are now in surplus despite a volatile year.
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HBOS sharesave plans pay out around GBP12m
HBOS has paid out approximately £12m to almost 14,000 employees after its sharesave (save-as-you-earn) plans matured this week.
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No-win no-fee lawyers hampering councils' equal pay reviews
The use of no-win no-fee lawyers is hampering equal pay reviews being carried out by local authorities.
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European court ruling on minimum wage criticised
Trade unions and politicians have expressed disappointment over a European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling on minimum pay which 'undermines workers rights'.
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Pensions Bill reforms need a rethink
The government's proposed reforms in the Pensions Bill, due to have its second reading on 7 January, do not go far enough, according to the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA)'s findings in its 2007 Review and Pension Trends Survey Report.
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Cardif Pinnacle beefs up benefits communication
Cardif Pinnacle has beefed up the communication of its UK benefits by launching a new benefits website and running roadshows.
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P11D to be axed?
The government has published a consultation paper around the potential abolition of the P11D reporting process in order to reduce the administrative burden for employers.
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Government package to help victims of pension collapse
Peter Hain, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, has announced a new package to help up to 140,000 people who lost savings when their employer-sponsored pension schemes collapsed.
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Chancellor delays decision on capital gains tax
Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has delayed his decision on capital gains tax (CGT) until the new year.
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ABI issues guidance on measurement criteria for L-tips
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has said lengthy averaging periods for total shareholder return (TSR) performance measurements used in long-term incentive schemes should be avoided.
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Executives rewarded for hitting non-financial targets
Executives are increasingly being rewarded for factors other than financial performance to encourage them to engage in overall business strategy.
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Standard Life uses DVD and website to communicate pension
More than 98% of Standard Life employees have made an active choice about their preference between two pension alternatives following DVD and website communications.
- Case Studies
Coda offers Shariah fund in GPP
Coda demonstrates its corporate social responsibility credentials through benefits by matching charity donations from staff and offering them a pension fund that meets their religious needs.
- Case Studies
Enviros offers carbon offsetting to staff
As an environmental consultancy, Enviros reflects its values in its benefits package.