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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 5 and 11 January 2017 were: Tribunal rules CitySprint courier is entitled to workers' rightsBritish Airways mixed fleet cabin crew strike in dispute over payGovernment to launch review into mental health practices in the workplaceRoyal Mail consults on closure of defined ...
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ArticleTechnological innovation and data analytics to be key focus at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
Employee Benefits Connect 2017 will return in March 2017 to showcase future trends in the benefits and reward industry, and uncover new products and approaches that could ignite a cutting-edge reward strategy for the new year.The annual, one-day event will be held on Wednesday 1 March 2017 at Park Plaza ...
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Article55% will stay with an employer due to pensions provision
More than half (55%) of respondents who receive a workplace pension that will provide them with a comfortable retirement income say this is a key reason to stay with their current employer rather than look for a new position, according to research by Reed.Its survey of 2,129 UK employees also ...
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Article31% believe their employer does enough to support mental health and wellbeing
Less than a third (31%) of respondents say that their employer does enough to support employee wellbeing and mental health, according to research by workplace consultancy Peldon Rose.Its survey of 621 office-based employees also found that 37% of respondents feel their employer appreciates them, down from 44% a year ago.In ...
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Case StudiesUKTV engages staff with annual business objectives to boost motivation
UK television broadcaster UKTV boosts employee motivation in January by engaging staff with the organisation’s brand identity and sharing leadership goals for the year ahead.Based in London, UKTV’s 270 employees understand how their individual roles contribute to the success of the business, with an organisation-wide cinema screening allowing staff to ...
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OpinionCharles Cotton: Combine extrinsic and intrinsic reward to create a tailored motivation strategy
There are a number of ways organisations can boost motivation. One is to use extrinsic rewards, such as pay. A simple example is that employees are motivated to sell more by being offered a financial incentive, such as commission.However, employees are only likely to change their behaviours if they value ...
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Article57% would wear an employer-paid fitness band at work to monitor their health
More than half (57%) of employee respondents would be open to wearing an employer-paid fitness band or similar device during working hours to help monitor their health and wellbeing, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its research, which is based on a survey of 1,249 working UK adults as part ...
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AnalysisHow to boost employee motivation to aid retention in the new year
Need to know:Laying the groundwork for a motivation strategy should begin in December to help build momentum and excitement for the new year.January is a good time to promote benefits that focus on financial and physical wellbeing.Long-term goals should be broken down into shorter-term targets to bolster employee motivation.After all ...
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Article25% believe money worries affect their ability to do their job
A quarter (25%) of employee respondents with money problems feel that this affects their ability to do their job, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Close Brothers Asset Management.The survey of 1,817 adults also found that 41% of respondents believe that being rewarded ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2017 entry deadline approaches
The deadline for entries for the Employee Benefits Awards 2017 is fast approaching.Submit your entries by 20 January to be in with a chance to gain recognition for your organisation's benefits achievements.The annual Employee Benefits Awards recognise best practice and innovation in the industry, celebrating benefits strategies that have made ...
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Article24% provide staff with access to bereavement helplines
Less than a quarter (24%) of employer respondents provide staff with access to bereavement helplines through their employee benefits provider, according to research by MetLife Employee Benefits.Its survey of 110 UK-based HR professionals also found that 92% of respondents offer flexible working to support employees with a bereavement.The research also ...
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ArticleBritish Airways mixed fleet cabin crew strike in dispute over pay
British Airways (BA) mixed fleet cabin crew employees who are members of the trade union Unite are striking in a dispute over pay.Approximately 2,900 members are taking part in the 48-hour strike action, beginning from 7.00am this morning (Tuesday 10 January 2017) at the Unite offices at Heathrow.Unite members rejected ...
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ArticleGovernment to launch review into mental health practices in the workplace
The government is to launch a review into mental health practices in the workplace as part of a wider package of reforms around mental health support.The workplace review will be led by Lord Dennis Stevenson, a mental health campaigner, and Paul Farmer CBE, chief executive officer at Mind and chair ...
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ArticleMobile Mini launches employee engagement programme
Portable accommodation and storage organisation Mobile Mini has launched an employee engagement programme for its UK-based staff, which includes access to voluntary benefits and a recognition scheme.The new programme, provided by Perkbox, will allow staff to access a range of offers and discounts, including retail and online shopping discounts, restaurant, ...
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ArticleTribunal rules CitySprint courier is entitled to workers' rights
The London Central Employment Tribunal has ruled that a bicycle courier for logistics organisation CitySprint is a worker, and is therefore entitled to benefits such as holiday pay.In the case of Dewhurst v CitySprint UK, Dewhurst contended that she was employed as a worker rather than an independent contractor, and ...
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ArticleDefined benefit pension funding deficit increased by £90bn in 2016
The funding deficit for defined benefit (DB) pension schemes increased by £90 billion over the course of 2016 to reach £560 billion in December 2016, according to research by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).Its Skyval index, which is based on data gathered via the Skyval platform used by pension funds, also found that ...
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Article62% are unsatisfied with their benefits package
Almost two thirds (62%) of employee respondents are unsatisfied with their benefits package, according to research by GCS Recruitment.Its Market insights 2017 report, which surveyed 1,752 employees and 826 employers, also found that 38% of employee respondents cite pay and financial rewards as having the most impact on their job ...
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Article44% view a good benefits package as an important quality in a prospective employer
More than four in 10 (44%) respondents cite a good benefits package as one of the most important qualities they look for in a new employer, according to research by Investors in People.Its Jobs exodus trends: 2017 employee sentiment poll, which surveyed 1,028 employees and 1,002 unemployed adults seeking work ...
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ArticleRoyal Mail consults on closure of defined benefit pension scheme to future accrual
Royal Mail has launched a consultation on the proposed closure of its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme to future accrual.The consultation, which launched yesterday (Thursday 5 January 2017), will run until 10 March 2017. It will involve approximately 90,000 members of the organisation’s DB pension scheme.The consultation with members forms ...
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ArticleThe month in numbers: November 2016
A look at some of the facts and figures relating to employee benefits in November 2016:58% of employee respondents do not know how much their employer contributes to their workplace pension (Source: Just Retirement) bit.ly/2g2EXcs51% of UK employee respondents cite flexible working as one of their top three most attractive ...