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ArticleAdmiral Group, EE and McDonald's among Best Big Companies to Work For in 2017
Admiral Group, EE, McDonald's Restaurants and Sytner Group are among the organisations recognised in the Sunday Times' 30 Best Big Companies To Work For 2017 list.The Sunday Times' Best Companies lists are based on the results of anonymous employee engagement surveys, which are designed to allow employees to comment on ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Explore how policy changes are impacting future pensions strategy at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2017 will be able to explore how changes to pension legislation are impacting future benefits strategy.Robin Armer (pictured), senior development manager at Nest, will lead a session titled ‘How are changes in pension policy impacting future pension-based employee benefits strategy?’ as part of the ...
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AnalysisTop tips to boost employee engagement among new recruits
Need to know:An induction provides an ideal opportunity for an employer to engage new employees from the start of their tenure at the organisation.To boost engagement, employers could make benefits available for new starters as soon as they join the business rather than after a set period.Communication about an organisation’s ...
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ArticleJapanese organisation creates app to tell staff when nearby toilets are free
Something for the weekend: All employers want staff to make productive use of their time throughout the working day, avoiding distractions that may keep employees away from completing set tasks. Japanese telecommunications organisation KDDI has come up with an innovative solution to cut unnecessary queuing time at office toilets through ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 16 and 22 February 2017 were: Argos to provide back pay to 37,000 employeesChessington World of Adventures recruits for toddlers to join staffGovernment consults on the sustainability of private sector defined benefit pensionsDebenhams tops government's minimum wage non-compliance listTata Steel employees ...
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ArticleExpress Newspapers agrees to offer pay increase to staff
Media organisation Express Newspapers has agreed to offer a pay increase to staff, including a 2% pay rise for employees earning less than £60,000 a year.Express Newspapers, which publishes titles such as the Daily Express, has agreed to offer a 2% pay increase for employees earning less than £60,000 a ...
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ArticleAverage total remuneration for university vice-chancellors rises to £277,834
The average total remuneration package for university vice-chancellors, including salary, benefits, employer pension contributions and bonuses, was £277,834 in 2015-2016, up by 2% from £272,432 in 2014-15, according to research by the University and College Union (UCU).The research, which is based on a freedom of information request to 160 higher ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Gain insight into engagement tactics fit for the future at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2017 will be able to gain insight into engagement techniques that are fit for the future of work.Debra Corey (pictured), group reward director at Reward Gateway, and Glenn Elliott, founder and chief executive officer at Reward Gateway, will jointly lead a session titled ‘Connecting ...
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ArticlePut questions to the experts at Employee Benefits Connect's roundtable discussions
Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect can participate in roundtable discussions on a range of hot topics,with the opportunity to put their questions to industry experts and peers.The annual one-day event, held on Wednesday 1 March at Park Plaza, London, will host roundtable discussions across six core themes: holistic wellbeing; technology ...
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ArticleEmployee engagement in numbers
A round-up of some of the key facts and figures relating to employee engagement:46% of employer respondents that use segmentation in their communications and benefits offering report that employees are very or extremely engaged with their organisation (Source: Thomsons Online Benefits) bit.ly/2jTM0ea67% of employer respondents use exit interviews to measure ...
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Article9: ppl move: Blaney joins Euromonitor International
Emma Blaney has joined market research organisation Euromonitor International as global HR director.In this role, Blaney is responsible for managing all elements of HR, including the organisation's benefits.Blaney previously worked for Reveal Media as head of HR. Prior to this, she held numerous posts at Informa, including group HR director, ...
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AnalysisHow can employers support 'sandwich generation' employees with their finances?
Need to know:Generation-specific financial education can help inform employees around relevant life events.Giving employees the opportunity to contribute more of their salary into a workplace pension will have a positive impact on those that have missed out on a defined benefit pension and have been enrolled into a defined contribution ...
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Article73% experience musculoskeletal problems
Almost three-quarters (73%) of employee respondents have experienced musculoskeletal problems, such as back, neck and shoulder pain, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its survey of 2,007 UK adults also found that 46% of respondents spend between four and six hours a day sitting down at work, and 25% of ...
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Article50% do not know how much they have invested in their retirement savings
Half (50%) of respondents do not know how much they have invested in their retirement savings, according to research by Portus Consulting.Its survey of 1,043 UK employees also found that 17% of respondents have built up three or more pension funds during their working lives.The research also found:11% of respondents ...
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Article4% feel they can talk to their manager about depression
Less than one in 20 (4%) of employee respondents who experience depression feel they can speak to their manager about it, according to research by Legal and General.Its survey of 2,000 full-time employees and 200 managing directors and HR managers also found that just 5% of employee respondents who experience ...
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ArticleGovernment leadership brings mental health support to the top of the agenda
On 9 January 2017, prime minister Theresa May announced a package of measures that aim to improve mental health support in the UK at each stage of a person’s life, including in workplaces, schools, and the community.As part of this wider reform, Lord Dennis Stevenson, a mental health campaigner, and ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: December 2016-January 2017
The top 10 most-read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 1 December 2016 and 16 January 2017 were: Government publishes draft legislation on limitations of salary sacrifice tax advantagesThe draft legislation details the limitations of tax and employer national insurance contribution advantages where benefits are offered through salary sacrifice arrangements, or where ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Gain insight on artificial intelligence and the future of employee health at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2017 will be able to explore how developments in artificial intelligence and advances in technology can help structure a personalised, data-driven health and wellbeing strategy.Umang Patel (pictured), partnerships director at Babylon Health, will present a session titled ‘How is artificial intelligence redefining the future ...
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Article42% overeat or eat unhealthily because of workplace stress
More than four in 10 (42%) employee respondents overeat or eat unhealthy foods because of workplace stress, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.Its survey of 1,006 full-time and part-time employees also found that 31% of respondents who work in an open-plan office believe that either their colleagues or ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Explore the evolving role and purpose of recognition at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2017 can gain insight into how the changing workplace and technology are shaping future recognition programmes, as well as how recognition will drive performance and talent management.Jamie King (pictured), director of global rewards at Xexec, will present a session titled ‘Delivering value in recognition ...