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Article22% are satisfied with their ability to measure the impact of employee benefits
Less than a quarter (22%) of employer respondents are satisfied with their ability to measure the contribution employee benefits make to the business, according to research by Lane Clark and Peacock (LCP).Its survey of 100 senior HR decision makers also found that 90% of respondents believe it is important for ...
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Article36% to review impact of Brexit-related currency devaluation on globally mobile staff
More than a third (36%) of employer respondents have either reviewed or plan to review the cost impact of currency devaluation following the Brexit vote on their globally mobile employees, according to research by Mercer.Its Planning for Brexit: talent implications report, which surveyed senior HR, talent, and reward directors at ...
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ArticleShared parental leave and gender pay are on the agenda at Employee Benefits Live
Shared parental leave, the gender pay gap, pensions communication and healthcare strategies are just a few of the key issues that will be discussed during the conference streams at Employee Benefits Live 2016.The two-day event, running between Tuesday 11 October and Wednesday 12 October 2016 at Olympia National, will highlight ...
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ArticleBBC charter requires disclosure of pay above £150,000
The BBC will have to publish the details of all employees who earn more than £150,000 a year in reforms laid out in the draft BBC royal charter and updated framework agreement.The charter, which aims to ensure that the BBC is as open and transparent as possible, will require the ...
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ArticleHave your say in exclusive pensions research
Will the Lifetime individual savings account (Lisa) impact workplace pensions? How have the pension flexibilities influenced your pensions strategy? How is your organisation approaching auto-re-enrolment?Take part in the exclusive Employee Benefits/Close Brothers Pensions research 2016, which aims to help you benchmark your organisation’s pensions strategy.This is your chance to share ...
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ArticleBonus payments reach £44.3bn
The combined value of bonus payments made in Great Britain in the financial year ending March 2016 reached £44.3 billion, 4.4% higher than the previous year, according to research by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Its Average weekly earnings, bonus payments in Great Britain: financial year ending 2016 report, also ...
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ArticleGovernment officials reward journalists with pizza and vodka
Something for the weekend: Many employees will be familiar with waiting for an outcome from a meeting before being able to move ahead on a project or task, but what can help motivate staff during this wait?When patient journalists were waiting for hours for news from government officials recently, they ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 8 and 14 September 2016 were: Minister invites HMRC to consider investigations into pay practices at HermesWhat job is considered the most attractive by a potential partner?EAT rules that pay protection can can be reasonable adjustment for disabled staff68% go to ...
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ArticlePost Office staff strike over pensions and job cuts
Post Office employees who are part of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and managers who are members of trade union Unite are taking part in strike action today (Thursday 15 September 2016) in a dispute over pensions and job cuts.The 24-hour strike centres around job losses, branch closures, and the ...
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Article62% feel unjustified bonuses cause resentment among staff
Almost two thirds (62%) of UK finance professional respondents feel that unjustified bonuses cause resentment among colleagues, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).The research, which surveyed 6,500 finance professionals globally, also found that 35% of UK respondents feel that bonuses for top earners are undeserved.The ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Hutchison 3G to discuss benefits technology at Employee Benefits Live
Hutchison 3G will discuss the impact of technology on employee benefits at Employee Benefits Live 2016.Paul Bissell (pictured), head of reward at Hutchison 3G, will take to the stage on day two of the London-based event, as part of the benefits technology conference stream.In a session entitled 'Reward and benefits ...
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Article9: ppl move: Povey takes on permanent role at Archroma
From 1 October, Debi Povey will become global HR projects lead at Archroma. This follows her time in an interim role as head of reward Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at the organisation, which commenced in April 2016.Povey’s prior roles include head of reward and reward manager at online ...
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AnalysisHow to repurpose a health and wellbeing strategy to help manage musculoskeletal disorders
Need to know:Mental health can be closely interlinked with physical conditions, such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).Rehabilitation initiatives, such as modified duties and flexible working, are a key approach to reintroducing staff back into the workplace after an MSD-related absence.Wearable technology and health initiatives can be a useful tool for encouraging ...
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to group dental plans
The factsWhat are group dental plans?A dental plan is typically an insurance-based scheme that offers employees cover for various dental treatments, such as check-ups, fillings, crowns and bridges. The benefit can be provided as a fully funded perk, via a private medical insurance scheme or as part of a health ...
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ArticleBank of England reports 18.7% gender pay gap
The Bank of England has reported a gender pay gap of 18.7%.Its figures on mean and median salaries by gender, which compared data from March 2015 to March 2016, found that the mean gender pay gap decreased from 19.7% in 2015 to 18.7% in March this year, with the equivalent ...
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Article7% of hospitality staff are comfortable talking to their employer about mental health
Just 7% of hospitality employee respondents would feel comfortable talking to their employer about their mental health, according to research by Pizza Hut and Mental Health UK.The research, which surveyed 500 UK hospitality employees, also found that more than half (56%) of respondents have received adverse treatment at work as ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Treatwell flies global workforce to Barcelona for team-building exercise
Hair and beauty online appointment booking organisation Treatwell took 400 of its global employees to Barcelona for a two-day event aimed at increasing team collaboration and engaging staff with the business.The event, which took place on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 September 2016, saw employees from across the organisation take ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: NHS Employers to discuss total reward at Employee Benefits Live
EXCLUSIVE: NHS Employers will discuss how to implement a total reward strategy locally from within a wider, national context at Employee Benefits Live 2016.Andrea Hester, director of people and assistant director of pensions and reward at NHS Employers, will speak alongside Simon Arden-Davis, head of NHS pensions and employment services ...
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ArticlePensions industry to build pensions dashboard prototype
The pensions industry, with the support of the Treasury, is to build a pensions dashboard prototype by March 2017.The pensions dashboard is a platform that will allow savers to view all of their pension pots in one place, so that they can more effectively manage their retirement income.The pensions dashboard ...
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Article68% go to work when ill
More than two thirds (68%) of employee respondents go into work when they are unwell, according to research by CV Library.Its survey of 1,300 UK employees also found that 68% of respondents feel guilty for taking sick days.The research also found:87% of respondents feel much less productive at work when ...