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Article81% who experience mental health issues see adverse impact on physical health
More than three quarters (81%) of respondents who have experienced mental ill-health issues have found that their physical health has suffered too, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its survey of 4,183 British adults, of which 2,470 work full or part time, also found that 52% of respondents who have ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: University of Sheffield to discuss financial wellbeing at Employee Benefits Live
The University of Sheffield will discuss financial wellbeing in the workplace at Employee Benefits Live 2016.Andrew Dodman (pictured), chief HR and corporate officer at the University of Sheffield, will present the session titled Understanding the DNA of financial wellbeing and its impact on the UK workforce, alongside Heidi Allan, head ...
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Article43% of employers say the living wage improves morale and productivity
Just under half (43%) of employer respondents have found that paying the voluntary living wage improves employee morale and productivity, according to research by Middlesex University London and the University of Liverpool.The Putting the living wage to work study, which surveyed 250 small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), also found that ...
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ArticleFinancial Conduct Authority consults on transaction cost disclosure for workplace pensions
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation around proposals for standardising the procedure for disclosing transaction costs in workplace pension schemes.Its proposed guidance suggests that asset managers should be subject to the same transaction cost reporting structures as independent governance committees (IGCs) and trustees, ensuring a consistency of ...
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ArticleCurrent government consultations could impact employee benefits strategies
A round-up of current government consultations with a bearing on employee benefits:Tax-efficient benefitsHM Revenue and Customs has launched a consultation to examine the potential impact on employers and employees should the government change the way the benefits code applies when a benefit in kind (BIK) is provided in conjunction with ...
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ArticleGlobal employers work to provide same-sex spousal benefits
Japanese e-commerce organisation Rakuten has extended the benefits available to employees’ spouses to same-sex partners, revising the definition of both ‘marriage’ and ‘spouse’ in its internal employment policies.Previously, the policy only recognised a marriage certificate under Japanese law. Although same-sex marriage is not legal in Japan, the global organisation has ...
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ArticleThe month in numbers: July-August 2016
A look at some of the facts and figures relating to employee benefits in July and August 2016:65% of employee respondents say that access to back-up care has allowed them to work on a day they otherwise would not have been able to (Source: Bright Horizons) bit.ly/2a2Tq5z30% feel unsure about ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: June-August 2016
The top 10 most-read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 21 June and 7 August 2016 were: EU referendum ‘leave’ vote expected to impact workplace benefitsThe vote to leave the European Union could have an impact on employment law and workplace benefits, such as pensions and share schemes. bit.ly/28YcpNR2. EXCLUSIVE: Royal Mail ...
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ArticleAirey moves to William Hill
Ed Airey has moved to global betting and gaming organisation William Hill as group reward director.Airey joins from insurance organisation RSA, where he was UK head of reward.He also has previous experience at the BBC, Deloitte, Philips, and RWE Npower.
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ArticleFairweather takes on reward at Ovo Energy
Jo Fairweather is now reward manager at Ovo Energy. This is a new position and the organisation’s first reward role. Fairweather will be solely responsible for its full reward and benefit agenda.Previously, Fairweather worked at Marks and Spencer, moving from HR manager, to senior people policy specialist, to reward manager.
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ArticlePriory Group appoints head of reward
Behavioural care provider Priory Group has appointed Natalie Cowell head of reward.Her previous roles include reward manager at Spirit Pub Company, reward consultant at E.On, and reward analyst at Experian.In her past roles, she has helped implement reward strategies, as well as support reward and pension departments.
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ArticleNHBC appoints Johnson
National House Building Council (NHBC) has appointed Louise Johnson reward consultant. In this role, Johnson will support the selection, management and communication of benefits, as well as tackle HR and reward review projects.Previously, Johnson worked as HR associate at German pharmaceutical organisation Grünenthal.
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ArticleCarlin moves to Daniel Thwaites
Hospitality organisation Daniel Thwaites has appointed Joanne Carlin director of people and development. Carlin was previously at Pirelli, where she was HR director UK. Her other prior experience includes HR roles at Honeywell, John West Foods, MW Brands, and Nutricia.
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ArticleRoberts moves to Zaha Hadid Architects
Caroline Roberts has joined Zaha Hadid Architects as global head of people and talent. In this role, Roberts is responsible for leading people provision and strategy, including developing HR policies and approaches to help staff flourish. Previously, Roberts was based at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators as director of HR ...
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ArticleBMW consults on closure of final salary pension schemes to future accrual
Car manufacturer BMW is to consult on the closure of its two final salary pension schemes to future accrual.BMW is looking to make the changes to the defined benefit (DB) schemes, which have around 5,000 active members, from 1 June 2017. The organisation will encourage staff to join its defined ...
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Article70% want to access employee benefits from their mobile device
More than two thirds (70%) of employee respondents would like access to their employee benefits from a mobile device, but only 51% are currently able to do so, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.Its Global employee benefits watch 2016-17 report, which surveyed 448 global HR and reward professionals and ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Ben Group launches pensions engagement platform for staff
EXCLUSIVE: TV and film advertising organisation Brand of Entertainment Network Group (Ben Group) has launched a new pensions engagement platform for staff.The online investment strategy platform, provided by Wealth Wizards and launched in September 2016, gives Ben Group's 32 employees access to online tools to enable them to better plan ...
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Article59% feel their employer supports their work-life balance
More than half (59%) of respondents believe their employer supports them in achieving a good work-life balance, according to research by Barnett Waddingham.Its Why BWell report, which surveyed 300 employees, also found that 24% of respondents earning less than £20,000 believe that their job is detrimental to their health, compared ...
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Article44% regularly feel stressed at work
More than four in 10 (44%) respondents regularly feel stressed at work, according to research by Benenden.Its survey of 2,000 employees also found that 87% of respondents blame their workplace for making them ill.The research also found:More than half (58%) of respondents find that worrying about work keeps them awake ...
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ArticleBenchmark your organisation's pensions strategy
How is your organisation engaging employees with pension saving? What impact have legislative changes had on your organisation's pensions strategy?This week is your final chance to take part in the exclusive Employee Benefits/Close Brothers Pensions research 2016, which is designed to help you benchmark your organisation’s pensions strategy.This is your ...