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OpinionKathryn Clapp: Childcare vouchers may be discontinued during maternity leave
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has recently raised doubts on HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) guidance on the use of childcare vouchers while on maternity leave in the case of Peninsula Business Services v Donaldson. Current guidance is that vouchers should be maintained if provided by way of salary sacrifice ...
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OpinionJane Smith: How to approach an employee with an eating disorder
In order to help someone with an eating disorder, you need to have spotted the signs, understand something of the nature of eating disorders and why someone develops one.Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are the three main eating disorders. There is still a lot of stigma, judgement ...
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P5: Key findings
The survey, which was conducted in May 2016 among readers of Employee Benefits and www.employeebenefits.co.uk, received 338 responses. Due to rounding, percentages may not add up to 100.Number of employees in respondents’ organisationsSample: All respondents (338)1,000-4,999: 23%More than 10,000: 19%50-249: 13%250-499: 12%5,000-9,999: 10%10-49: 10%500-999: 8%1-9: 5%Organisation typeSample: All respondents (334)Privately ...
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ArticleChinese employer treats 2,500 employees to Spanish holiday
Something for the weekend: Li Jinyuan, president of Chinese multi-national organisation Tiens Group, is treating 2,500 employees to a holiday in Spain to mark the group’s 21st anniversary.Employees landed in the country’s capital on 4 May on board 20 aeroplanes, and will make their way to Barcelona on Sunday before ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Travis Perkins
An overview of the workplace benefits offered by Travis Perkins:PensionDefined contribution scheme, master trust – contribution levels vary according to seniority level and length of service. A salary sacrifice option is available.Legacy defined benefit schemes.Healthcare and wellbeingEmployer-paid private medical insurance according to seniority, and also available as a voluntary benefit.Employer-paid ...
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Case StudiesTravis Perkins unifies its benefits offering
Travis Perkins, which employs approximately 30,000 people across the UK, operates according to its five core values, known as cornerstones: upholding family values, keeping people safe, working for its customers, being the best, and making decent returns. The latter does not merely refer to financial returns, but also to the ...
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AnalysisThe key announcements to take note of from the Budget 2016
Need to know:In the Budget 2016, the government announced the alignment of the national minimum wage and national living wage cycles.From April 2018, employer national insurance contributions will be payable on termination payments exceeding £30,000.The 0.5% apprenticeship levy will be introduced from April 2017 as planned; this will only impact ...
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ArticleUS women footballers file wage discrimination complaint
Five members of the US Women’s National Team have filed a wage discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against the United States Soccer Federation.Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Rebecca Sauerbrunn and Hope Solo lodged the complaint in March 2016. The players claim the complaint is on behalf ...
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ArticleCalifornia and New York press ahead with $15 minimum wage plans
New York and California have committed to introducing a statewide $15 an hour minimum wage.In New York, the minimum wage will increase gradually by between $0.70 and $2 each year, depending on the size of the workforce and where in the state employees are based. Employees that work for organisations ...
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ArticleUK health insurance costs expected to rise by 6.5%
UK health insurance costs are expected to rise by 6.5% in 2016, according to research by Willis Towers Watson.Its 2016 Global medical trends report, which surveyed 174 health insurance providers operating across 55 countries, also found that the average price of health insurance globally is estimated to rise by 9.1% ...
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ArticleUK group risk industry paid out £1.4bn in 2015
The UK group risk industry paid out a total of £1.4bn-worth of claims in 2015, according to research by industry body Group Risk Development (Grid).Its research, based on an analysis of total payments made by the UK group risk sector, also found that a total of 24,603 claims were made ...
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OpinionGeorge Saridakis: Managing employees in times of crises
Firms and workers operate, directly or indirectly, in a global economic environment that generates significant opportunities. Those opportunities are accompanied by risks, which can arise from the susceptibility to crises of interconnected economies.Economic turmoil can clearly threaten the growth and survival prospects of firms, and recessionary pressures can force organisations ...
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Case StudiesBibby Financial Services looks to total reward proposition to help it stand out from the crowd
Bibby Financial Services achieved 31st place in the 2016 Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list, moving up 19 places from its 2015 ranking. This is the fifth time that the organisation has ranked in the top 100.The organisation, which employs approximately 780 people in the UK, shared ...
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Case StudiesGoodman Masson receives external recognition for its innovative approach
Over the last few years, financial recruitment organisation Goodman Masson has received a significant amount of external recognition for its workplace culture, reward strategy and its innovative approach to employee engagement, including first place in Great Place to Work’s UK Best Workplaces 2015, medium category.Goodman Masson engages its 150-strong workforce ...
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Case StudiesJohn Lewis Partnership works to ensure benefits add value
For the John Lewis Partnership, employee benefits are one of a number of elements that have helped to establish its reputation as a great place to work. The organisation encompasses John Lewis and Waitrose, and all of its 90,000 members of staff are partners in the business.Rachael Abbott, benefits development ...
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AnalysisInfographic: Reasons employees feel ashamed of the organisation they work for
Infographic looking at the reasons employees feel ashamed of the organisation they work for, or have worked for (Source: Public Relations Consultants Association and Opinium research, published in June 2015).Read more in How do benefits impact an organisation's reputation?
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AnalysisHow do benefits impact an organisation’s reputation?
Need to know:Engaged employees are more likely to take pride in the organisation they work for and act as brand ambassadors.Careful management, particularly around communication and social media, can limit fall-out in situations where benefits are removed or are insufficient.Going above and beyond legal requirements or the industry norm can ...
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OpinionKamel Mellahi: Involve employees in CSR communication
When it comes to corporate social responsibility (CSR) communication, employers should complement top-down communication with bottom-up communication.The communication strategy should reflect employee engagement and participation in CSR initiatives. Employers should encourage their employees to contribute to the CSR strategy, as well as share experiences.Employers must be very straightforward and honest ...
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ArticleChobani CEO gives shares to 2,000 staff
Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and chief executive officer at US-based Greek yoghurt manufacturer Chobani, has given employees a stake in the organisation.Some 2,000 full-time employees have been awarded shares, which will be worth up to 10% of the food production firm’s value at the point of the organisation’s sale or in ...
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ArticleStyle.com launches employee engagement platform
Condé Nast’s new e-commerce platform Style.com is to launch an employee engagement programme for its 85 employees.The programme will give staff access to employee benefits and discount schemes via a benefits hub.The platform, provided by Reward Gateway, will also enable employees to access recognition tools and internal communications using a ...