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Article80% believe a wide-ranging benefits offering is important
More than three-quarters (80%) of employer respondents feel that it is important to offer employees a wide range of benefits choices, according to research by Grass Roots Employee Solutions.Its survey of 63 HR and benefits managers in both public and private sector UK organisations also found that around a third ...
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ArticleFox Agency achieves 90% take-up rate for workplace fitness scheme
Fox Agency has achieved a 90% take-up rate for its employee health initiative, which provides free personal training sessions to staff.The marketing organisation introduced the wellbeing scheme 18 months ago for its 16 staff members and any current freelancers in order to help staff improve their fitness levels.The initiative includes ...
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ArticleKingswood launches employee engagement programme
Kingswood has introduced an employee engagement programme and a range of new voluntary benefits for its 650 staff.The educational activity provider has launched the programme to complement its existing benefits offering, to reward staff for their hard work and to further enhance the organisation's workplace culture.The programme, provided by Perkbox, ...
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Article34% do not feel inspired to perform at their best at work
More than a third (34%) of respondents do not feel inspired by their organisation to perform at their best at work, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Halogen Software.The Spring 2016 employee outlook: employee views on working life report, which surveyed 2,029 UK ...
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ArticleUniversity and College Union members vote for industrial action over pay
Higher education staff who are members of the University and College Union (UCU) have voted in favour of industrial action over pay.More than two-thirds (65%) of UCU members that took part in the ballot voted in favour of strike action and 77% voted in favour of industrial action excluding a ...
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ArticleFTSE350 defined benefit pension deficit hits £92bn
The accounting deficit of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes for the UK’s 350 largest listed organisations reached £92 billion at the end of April 2016, according to research by Mercer.Its Pensions risk survey, which is based on analysis of pension deficits using data from reported financial statements and year end ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 28 April and 4 May 2016 are: Limbo with Chris Hemsworth: the ultimate workplace reward?How do benefits impact an organisation's reputation?39% view investment in employee wellbeing as too expensiveEY, Kingfisher and Scottish Power to speak at Employee Benefits live 2016John Lewis ...
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Article42% view flexible working as key to supporting older workforce
More than four in ten (42%) respondents view flexible working as the most important benefit for supporting an older workforce, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.Its survey of 855 UK employees also found that 32% of respondents view critical illness cover as the most important benefit when working ...
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ArticleDeutsche Bank, Facebook and Google among top 10 highest-paying organisations
Deutsche Bank, Facebook and Google are among the top 10 highest-paying organisations in the UK, according to research by Glassdoor.Its 10 highest paying companies in the UK report is based on organisation-specific salary reports that have been shared with Glassdoor by UK-based employees on an anonymous and voluntary basis. The ...
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ArticleReward Gateway introduces one year's fully paid parental leave globally
Reward Gateway has enhanced its parental leave policy to up to one year on full pay.The new policy allows all primary carers, regardless of gender, to take unlimited paid leave in the first year after their child’s birth or adoption.The employee engagement organisation, which employs more than 300 staff globally, ...
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ArticleBerry Recruitment launches employee engagement programme
Berry Recruitment is introducing an employee engagement programme for its 250 employees, including a recognition scheme and access to a range of voluntary benefits.The recruitment organisation is launching the engagement programme to enhance the range of benefits available to staff, and to help retain and attract top talent.The programme, provided ...
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ArticleAegon to acquire BlackRock’s defined contribution platform
Retirement and workplace savings organisation Aegon has entered into an agreement to acquire BlackRock’s UK defined contribution (DC) platform and administration business.The transaction will see Aegon acquire around 350,000 customers and £12bn of assets, bringing its workplace savings business to approximately £30bn worth of assets under management.Paul Bucksey, head of ...
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ArticleAccorHotels UK extends national living wage to all staff
AccorHotels UK will pay the new national living wage rate to all employees, regardless of age.The national living wage is the statutory rate for all employees over the age of 25. The mandatory £7.20 an hour rate came into effect from April 2016.The hotel group, which includes Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, ...