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Article21% of millennials do not take a lunch break
Around a fifth (21%) of millennial respondents do not take a lunch break, according to research by Morgan McKinley.The Morgan McKinley working hours survey, which polled 2,600 UK employees from sectors such as banking and finance, also found that 75% of respondents felt obligated to work beyond their contracted hours.The ...
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ArticleFinancial wellbeing case study round-up
A round-up of employer case studies around financial wellbeing:Police Mutual, a financial services provider for police and military employees, has given its 500 staff access to competitive loans, with monthly deductions coming straight from their pay packets. bit.ly/1TkJ2ZGLondon City Airport introduced a financial wellbeing app to help its 500 employees ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories in April-May 2016
The most read stories online between 18 April and 10 May 2016:1. Uber agrees $84m settlement for employee status casesTaxi organisation Uber has agreed to a settlement for lawsuits that dispute the status of Uber drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. bit.ly/1T5ygD32. Deutsche Bank, Facebook and Google among top ...
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ArticleThe month in numbers: May 2016
A look at some of the facts and figures relating to employee benefits in May 2016:42% of respondents in the UK believe flexible working is the most important benefit for supporting an older workforce (Source: Canada Life Group Insurance) bit.ly/1STl7Nm34% of UK employee respondents do not feel inspired by their ...
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ArticlePartick Thistle Football Club recruits for ‘best job in the world’
Something for the weekend: Scouring online sites for a dream job could be at an end, as Partick Thistle Football Club advertises for what it describes as the best job in the world: taking on the role of club mascot Kingsley, a large yellow thistle.Looking for a candidate who is ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 30 June and 6 July 2016: Do not miss Employee Benefits Wired: the changing shape of the employee benefits market15% of employees have taken a nap at workTeachers strike over pay and working conditions40% believe workplace stress could be reduced if ...
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ArticleBank of America Merrill Lynch expands return-to-work programme
The Bank of America Merrill Lynch has expanded its return-to-work programme.After seeing almost 200 participants take part in its Returning Talent programme in London, the scheme is now open to applicants in Chester.The scheme aims to help those who have been out of the workplace, such as former stay-at-home parents, ...
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Article7% would opt out of workplace pension in favour of Lifetime Isa
Just 7% of respondents would stop saving into a workplace pension upon the introduction of the Lifetime individual savings account (Lisa), according to research by Fidelity International.Its survey of 2,000 UK adults aged between 18 and 40, also found that 37% of respondents would be interested in saving into both ...
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Article9: ppl move: Maitland moves to BBC
Daryl Maitland has joined the BBC, working as an employment policy manager. Maitland had previously held a variety of roles at the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), including senior HR manager, HR manager (people strategy) and senior HR business partner.
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Article70% of health and care staff affected by financial stress
Over two thirds (70%) of employees who work in the health and care sectors have admitted to being affected by financial worries, according to research by Neyber.The 2016 DNA of financial wellbeing report, which surveyed 1,000 health and care service staff, also showed a 20% reduction in productivity, leading to ...
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ArticleRicoh UK sees 1,000 requests for follow-on financial education workshops since scheme launch
Ricoh UK has seen its employees request some 1,000 financial education follow-on workshops since the launch of its financial awareness programme.The global technology organisation introduced Make Your Money Count financial awareness presentations, provided by Secondsight, for its 2,500 UK-based employees at the end of 2015.Thus far, around a quarter of ...
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Article47% prefer better benefits package to higher wages
Just under half (47%) of UK respondents would prefer to have a better benefits package which included income protection than accept higher wages, according to research by Zurich and the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment.The 2016 Income protection gaps: challenge and opportunity report, which surveyed 11,000 people from ...
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ArticleWashington DC legislates for $15 minimum wage
The US District of Columbia (Washington DC) is to raise the minimum wage to $15 (£11.42) an hour by 2020.Muriel Bowser, mayor of Washington DC, signed the Fair Shot Minimum Wage Amendment Act 2016 into law on 27 June after the bill was unanimously passed by the DC Council on ...
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ArticleTeachers strike over pay and working conditions
Teachers in England who are members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) are taking strike action today (5 July 2016) in a bid to protect pay and working conditions in schools.Of the 24.5% of members who took part in the ballot, 91.7% voted in favour of discontinuous strike action.The ...
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AnalysisInfographic: How do organisations measure employee engagement?
An infographic looking at how organisations measure employee engagement levels (Source: Employee Benefits/Xerox HR Services Benefits research 2016, published in June 2016).Read more in What are the best approaches to measuring employee engagement?
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AnalysisInfographic: What motivated staff in 2015?
An infographic looking at what motivated staff in 2015 (Source: Red Letter Days for Business' Employee motivation: who came out on top in 2015? report, published in January 2016).Read more in What are the best approaches to measuring employee engagement?
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OpinionCathy Brown: Employee engagement enables growth of individuals and organisations
We all get more out of going to work if the organisations we work for have an engaging culture, a philosophy that there is a ‘better way to work’.There are four factors that are present in high-performing organisations with highly engaged employees: they have a clear story about the organisation ...
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ArticleBrecon Carreg, Majestic Wine and TSB commit to living wage
Brecon Carreg, Majestic Wine and TSB (pictured) have committed to paying staff the Living Wage Foundation's voluntary living wage rate.Employees who work for these organisations receive at least the voluntary living wage rate of £8.25 an hour, and £9.40 in London.Majestic Wine has been accredited as a living wage employer ...
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ArticleFTSE 350 pension deficit hits £119bn after Brexit vote
The accounting deficit for defined benefit (DB) pension schemes for the UK’s 350 largest listed organisations rose to £119 billion at the end of June 2016, according to research by Mercer.Its Pensions risk survey found that the accounting deficit for DB pension schemes increased by £21 billion from £98 billion ...
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ArticleDo not miss Employee Benefits Wired: the changing shape of the employee benefits market
Employee Benefits Wired: the changing shape of the employee benefits market, presented in association with Xerox HR Services, will be broadcast live at 10am on Thursday 7 July 2016. The debate can be viewed for free on EB TV.The online panel discussion will provide insight on the key factors impacting ...