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Article92% feel job security is important
The majority (92%) of respondents believe that job security is important, although only 65% of employees feel that their current job offers them this, according to research by NatCen.The British social attitudes survey, which interviewed 4,328 British adults, also found that 71% of respondents felt they had a ‘good’ job, ...
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Article44% of employees are happy with their benefits package
Less than half (44%) of employees are happy with the benefits they receive, a drop from 53% last year, according to research by Willis PMI Group.The survey, which polled 1,197 UK-based full- or part-time employees aged between 18 and 64 on their perceptions of benefits and wellbeing schemes, also showed ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 68% offer counselling as a wellbeing benefit
More than two-thirds (68%) of respondents offer access to counselling services or an employee assistance programme (EAP), according to research by Employee Benefits and Xerox HR Services.The Benefits research 2016, which surveyed a total of 338 respondents in May 2016, found that the majority (93%) of those who offer counselling ...
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Article15% of employees have taken a nap at work
Something for the weekend: If you feel comfortable snuggling down at your desk, then you aren’t the only one. Some 15% of full-time employees admit to taking a nap at work, according to research by curtain and blind retailer, Hillarys.The survey, which polled 2,349 Brits over the age of 18, ...
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ArticleBarclays uses inclusive working culture to create wellness campaign
Barclays have used a dynamic working initiative and mental health campaign to help formulate a succinct wellness programme for staff.The ‘This is Me’ campaign focuses on mental health and disability, while the dynamic working initiative combines flexible working and citizenship to help support staff to create a fluid work-life balance. ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 23 and 29 June 2016: EU referendum 'leave' vote expected to impact workplace benefitsAsda equal pay claim proceeds to employment tribunal43% believe dogs in the workplace increase employee productivityReward Gateway to launch global wellbeing allowance for staffEXCLUSIVE: 93% believe childcare vouchers ...
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Article40% believe workplace stress could be reduced if organisations recruited more staff
Just under half (40%) of respondents believe that stress in the workplace could be lowered if employers hired more people, according to research by MetLife Employee Benefits.The Building resilience in the workplace report, which surveyed 1,052 full time employees over the age of 18, also found that 46% of respondents ...
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ArticleCisco takes part in team relay triathlon for Sports Relief
Cisco UK and Ireland will compete in the Leaderboard charity team relay triathlon this weekend to raise funds for Sports Relief.Led by Cisco UK and Ireland's chief executive Phil Smith, 30 UK chief executive officers and up to 1,000 participants from various organisations will meet at Eton Dorney Lakes on ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 84% offer life assurance as a group risk benefit
A large proportion (84%) of respondents offer employees life assurance, also known as death-in-service benefit, as part of a group risk offering, according to research by Employee Benefits and Xerox HR Services.The Benefits research 2016 report, which surveyed a total of 338 respondents in May 2016, also showed that 87% ...
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AnalysisInfographic: Should Lisas form part of employees' remuneration package in the future?
An infographic looking at whether Lisas should form part of an organisation's employee remuneration package in the future (Source: Sackers, published in May 2016).Read more in What role do individual savings accounts play in a workplace savings strategy?
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 81% use benefits as a retention tool
The majority (81%) of respondents claim that they use employee benefits as an effective retention tool, according to research by Employee Benefits and Xerox HR Services.The Benefits research 2016, which surveyed 338 respondents in May 2016, found that retention and recruitment are still the top two reasons why respondents offer ...
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ArticleMars named best multinational workplace in Europe
Mars has won the ‘Best multinational workplace in Europe’ award at the annual Great Places to Work (GPTW) 2016 awards.The ceremony took place earlier this month in Dublin, Ireland.The employer beat more than 2,250 organisations across 19 countries that participated in the GPTW survey.Mars provides it's 18,400 employees, who are ...
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ArticleLegal and General launches two-year income protection plan
Legal and General has updated its income protection benefit offering with the launch of a two-year limited benefit plan.Available via intermediaries from June 2016, the plan is set to replace the insurer's current five-year version.The updated plan will permit multiple claims, with each individual claim allowable for a maximum duration ...
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ArticleBNP Paribas supports staff in Nine Peaks Challenge
Employees at BNP Paribas Real Estate will take on the Nine Peaks Challenge in September to help raise £30,000 for the organisation’s charity partner, the Alzheimer’s Society.The team of 20 employees from across the business will scale the three highest peaks in England, Wales and Scotland in less than 72 ...
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ArticleReward Gateway to launch global wellbeing allowance for staff
Reward Gateway is to launch a wellbeing allowance and holiday buy and sell for its 330 staff worldwide.The two new benefits, which will launch in July, will be available to all employees based in six countries worldwide.The wellbeing allowance, called Wellbeing Choice, is a quarterly allowance paid through payroll, which ...
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ArticlePensions Ombudsman supports Signet Group in ruling on spouse’s pension
The Pensions Ombudsman has ruled that the widow of a deceased member of the Signet Group Pension Scheme was not entitled to receive a spouse's pension because the couple were not married at the point the scheme rules required in order to qualify for the benefit.Mrs R filed a complaint ...
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OpinionDr Nigel Carter: Employers can help raise awareness of oral health among staff
An unhealthy workplace, physically and mentally, normally equals time off work and lost productivity. Thousands of people miss work because of their oral health every year.Frustratingly, most problems with teeth and gums are preventable with a good oral health routine. Despite this, research conducted by the Oral Health Foundation in ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 93% believe childcare vouchers are best tax-efficient benefit
EXCLUSIVE: The majority (93%) of respondents feel that childcare vouchers are the most popular tax-efficient benefit offered by their organisation, according to the Employee Benefits/Xerox HR Services Benefits research 2016, published in June 2016.The government’s tax-free childcare scheme, aimed at replacing childcare vouchers, will be phased in from 2017, with ...
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Article54% believe fathers would be judged for taking same parental leave as mothers
More than half (54%) of respondents believe colleagues would judge a father who took the same amount of parental leave as a mother, according to research by Deloitte.Its online poll of 1,000 American adult employees who have access to workplace benefits also found that 57% of male respondents felt that ...
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ArticleData8 launches voluntary benefits scheme
Data8 has launched a new employee wellbeing and reward benefit for its 35 staff members.The data management organisation, in partner with Perkbox, has increased its employee reward offering with access to retail discounts, savings on gym memberships and travel, as well as the provision of health and wellness offers. The ...