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Article63% view financial wellness as an employer’s responsibility
Almost two-thirds (63%) of respondents view employees’ financial wellness as an employer's responsibility, according to research by mobile employee engagement platform LifeWorks.Its survey of 400 US-based HR professionals also found that 37% of respondents feel that executive leaders within their organisation are addressing financial wellness.The research also found:88% of respondents ...
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ArticleEY and Oracle shortlisted for best mental health resilience strategy
EY (pictured) and Oracle have been shortlisted in the Best mental health resilience strategy category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2016, while Accenture and Janssen UK have made the shortlist for Best healthcare communications.The Best healthcare communications award, sponsored by Denplan, celebrates the most effective healthcare communications strategies within organisations.The ...
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AnalysisInfographic: Top five global benefits strategy challenges
An infographic looking at the top five global benefits strategy challenges facing employers (Source: Thomsons Online Benefits’ 2015 Global employee benefits watch, published in October 2015).Read more in How to build a 21st-century total reward strategy.
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ArticleWealth at Work acquires Affinity
Financial education provider Wealth at Work has acquired the Affinity group.Founded in 2004, Affinity (The Farleigh Group) is a Bristol-based national provider of financial education and advice, working with over 200 employers who mainly operate in the public sector for local authorities.With this third strategic acquisition, Wealth at Work aims ...
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Article60% believe employers should offer free screening for depression
More than half (60%) of respondents living with mental ill health believe that employers should offer free screening for depression in the workplace, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.It survey of 500 UK adults currently diagnosed with stress, anxiety or depression, 393 of which are in work, also found ...
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Article11: ppl move: Deloitte appoints Erhardt-Lewis
Andrew Erhardt-Lewis has joined Deloitte UK as reward and analytics director. In his new role, Erhardt-Lewis will assist global operations, strive to engage employees, increase returns to shareholders and encourage innovation.He was previously at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), where he held the position of pay and performance director for two years.
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ArticleVolkswagen to increase base pay by 4.8%
Volkswagen is to increase base pay for 120,000 employees by a total of 4.8% by August 2017.The collective agreement, which follows negotiations with trade union IG Metall, will be implemented in two stages; a 2.8% pay rise will occur on 1 September 2016 and a 2% pay increase will come ...
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ArticleE.On, Hilton and Sky shortlisted for best benefits communication
Ashford Borough Council, E.On (pictured), Hilton Worldwide and Sky are among the employers shortlisted for the Best benefits communications award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2016.This award celebrates the most effective benefits communication strategies implemented by organisations, with a small employer award available for organisations with less than 5,000 staff ...
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Article67% feel home life impacts on work performance
More than two-thirds (67%) of respondents feel that domestic issues such as childcare, looking after elderly parents and financial pressures, have an impact on their work performance, according to research by MetLife Employee Benefits.Its survey of 1,052 full-time employees, also found that 52% of respondents who say their home life ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 76% of Oxford BioMedica staff engage with pensions online after benefits revamp
EXCLUSIVE: More than three-quarters (76%) of Oxford BioMedica employees have registered to view their pension online following a revamp of its employee benefits programme.In September 2015, the gene and cell therapy organisation, which employs more than 180 staff, expanded its pension and financial education support offering with the introduction of ...
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ArticleBT, Oracle and University of Lincoln shortlisted for best financial education
BT (pictured), Henderson Global Investors, Oracle and the University of Lincoln are among the organisations shortlisted for the Best financial education strategy award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2016.This award, sponsored by Wealth at Work, celebrates the most effective use of financial education and workplace savings within an organisation.The full ...
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ArticleHouse of Cards' Robin Wright demands same pay as Kevin Spacey
Something for the weekend: Actress Robin Wright (pictured) has spoken out about her fight to be paid the same amount as male co-star Kevin Spacey for her work on the popular Netflix drama House of Cards.Appearing in all 52 episodes of the series, as well as receiving a few directing ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 12 and 18 May are: Employee Benefits Professional of the Year shortlist unveiledRolls Royce Group named UK's most attractive large employerChiswick Park launches lunch hour summer events programmeTesco staff in Ireland to strike over pay disputeBNP Paribas and Nottingham City Council ...
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ArticleBNY Mellon and Norton Rose Fulbright shortlisted for best healthcare and wellbeing award
BNY Mellon, Live Nation and Norton Rose Fulbright (pictured) are among those who have been shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits - large employer at the Employee Benefits Awards 2016, while Virgin Management and Volkswagon Financial Services are among those shortlisted for the small employer category.This award celebrates the ...
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ArticleTotal pay increases by 1.7%
Total pay in Britain, including bonuses, increased by 1.7% between January-March 2015 and January-March 2016, according to research by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Its UK labour market May 2016 report found that regular pay, excluding bonuses, increased by 1.8% in real terms between January-March 2015 and January-March 2016.The research ...
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ArticleGerald Eve gains living wage accreditation
Gerald Eve has been accredited as a living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.The property consultancy, which employs 432 staff across nine offices, has committed to paying at least the living wage rate to all employees and third party staff. This includes working with cleaning and catering service providers ...
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Article32% who opt out of workplace pension blame financial constraints
Around a third (32%) of employee respondents cite financial constraints as the key reason for choosing not to pay into their workplace pension, according to research by Aviva.Its Working lives report, which is based on a survey of 990 private sector employers and 4,021 private sector employees and an analysis ...
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Article40% feel let down by lack of access to financial advice
Four in ten (40%) respondents feel let down if their employer fails to support them with access to advice on their pensions and future finances, according to research by online pension advice provider Wealth Wizards.Its survey of 1,000 UK employees also found that two-thirds (67%) of respondents believe it is ...
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ArticleChiswick Park launches lunch hour summer events programme
Chiswick Park Enjoy-Work is kicking off its annual summer events programme for employees of the 45 organisations on site, including Aker Solutions, Discovery, PepsiCo, and Starbucks.The 8,000-strong business community, based in London, will host events every Friday lunch hour, with the aim of increasing staff wellbeing and productivity, and to ...
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ArticleLloyds Banking Group employees take part in volunteering initiative
Lloyds Banking Group is supporting employee volunteering, with more than 5,000 staff members taking part in the 2016 Give and Gain initiative.One third (33%) of Lloyds Banking Group employee volunteers participating in the Give and Gain scheme will take part in skills-based volunteering work.Give and Gain Day, organised by Business ...