All articles by Marianne – Page 16
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Article48% are concerned about saving enough for retirement
Almost half (48%) of respondents are concerned about saving enough for retirement, according to research by Mercer.Its survey of 1,500 workers between the ages of 24 and 64 also found that 41% of respondents worry about whether they could provide for their family if impacted by illness or death.The research ...
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Article£80bn was saved into workplace pensions in 2014
More than £80bn was saved into workplace pensions in 2014, up almost £3bn on 2013, according to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).Its Automatic enrolment evaluation report 2015 found that private sector workplace pensions accounted for £43bn of this, while the public sector accounted for £37bn.The report also found:In ...
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ArticleLendlease links physical environment to its employees' wellbeing
Lendlease has linked its physical office environment to its employees’ health and wellbeing.The property and infrastructure organisation has partnered with Delos to develop a building standard that actively contribute to employees’ health, wellbeing and performance, and it intends to lead by example by implementing the initiative among its own workforce.The ...
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ArticleAsda increases share plan take up by 45%
The number of employees taking part in Asda’s share plan has increased by 45% over the last five years.There were 26,212 members of staff enrolled in the share plan in 2010, which had increased to 38,100 at the end of August 2015.The employer boosted take-up in the scheme, which is ...
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ArticleDomestic and General offers staff free flu jabs
Domestic and General is running a free flu jab scheme for its employees for the fifth year in a row.The appliance care provider is giving staff at its Nottingham, Bedworth and Brighton offices the opportunity to receive the vaccinations, which are supplied by Doctorcall, throughout November.The scheme aims to improve ...
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Article34% believe pets in workplace boost health
Something for the weekend…Around a third (34%) of employees believe that having pets in the workplace boosts health and happiness, according to research by pet food provider Purina.Its survey of 2,000 employees who do not usually work from home, also found that 26% of respondents believe having pets in their ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk on 11-19 November 2015: Tesco hires Christmas light untanglerConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid reviews benefits technologyEXCLUSIVE: Getty engages 73% of staff with financial wellbeing53% view flexible working as key part of wellbeingCourt rules holiday does not need to be retroactively recalculated ...
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Article36% suffer from a chronic health condition
More than 36% of respondents are coping with a chronic health condition such as heart disease of diabetes, according to research by Britain’s Healthiest Company, alongside Vitality Health, the University of Cambridge, Mercer and RAND Europe.The research, which is based on responses from 32,538 employees, also found that 61% of ...
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Article69% say Christmas rewards boost positivity about employer
Some 69% of employee respondents say that receiving some form of reward at Christmas makes them feel more positively towards their employer, according to research by Edenred.Its Big red report, which is based on responses from 1,000 employees and 200 employers, also found that 55% of employer respondents give staff ...
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ArticleOrchard Media and Events Group launches share scheme for staff
Orchard Media and Events Group has a launched a share scheme to offer its 40 members of staff a stake in the business.The organisation worked alongside accountancy firms Macey Owen and Broomfield and Alexander, as well as Capital Law, to introduce an enterprise management incentives (EMI) scheme.Matt Wordley, chief operating ...
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Article209,000 jobs pay less than minimum wage
Some 209,000 UK job roles held by employees aged 16 and over in April 2015 paid staff less than the national minimum wage, according to research by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Its Low pay, April 2015 survey also found that 115,000 of the jobs are held by full-time employees ...
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Article60% save for retirement
Just under two-thirds (60%) of respondents are saving for retirement compared to less than half (47%) two years ago, according to research by Blackrock.Its Global investor pulse survey, which is based on a sample size of 4,000 UK respondents, also found that 54% of respondents are positive about their financial ...
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Article24% believe better benefits would improve feelings towards workplace
Around a quarter (24%) of respondents believe improved employee benefits would make them feel happier about their place of work, according to research by recruitment firm Adecco.Its survey of 1,054 workers also found that around half (48%) of respondents believe that a salary increase would make them feel happier, while ...
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Article17% are unsure about pension freedoms
Around a fifth (17%) of respondents believe that their employees are still confused about the pension freedoms, according to research by Close Brothers Asset Management.The Close Brothers Business Barometer, which surveyed 900 UK employers, also found that 21% believe their staff have a good understanding of the flexibilities and a ...
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ArticleWessex Group gains living wage accreditation
Wessex Group, which employs 400 members of staff, has been accredited as a living wage employer.The building services group’s employees, as well as its cleaners, third-party contractors and suppliers, will all receive at least the hourly living wage rate.The rate is an independently calculated figure based on the cost of ...
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ArticlePoor work-life balance prompts 8% of new starters to leave
Almost one in 10 (8%) respondents consider moving on from a new job if it does not provide them with a suitable work-life balance, according to research by CV Library.Its survey of 4,225 workers also found that 18% of respondents consider leaving a new job if they feel as though ...
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ArticleCourt rules holiday does not need to be retroactively recalculated if hours increase
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has held that employees’ accumulated holiday does not need to be retroactively recalculated following an increase in their hours.In the case of Kathleen Greenfield vs The Care Bureau, Greenfield worked part time with a holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks a year, ...
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Article53% view flexible working as key part of wellbeing
Just over half (53%) of respondents view flexible working as a key part of their overall employee wellbeing strategy, according to research by Aon.Its 2015 employee benefits and trends survey, which is based on responses from 294 reward, compensation, pensions and benefits representatives, also found that 38% of respondents do ...
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ArticleTesco hires Christmas light untangler
Something for the weekend...A branch of supermarket giant Tesco is hiring a Christmas light untangler to unknot their way through the festive season.The store in Wrexham, North Wales, requires a member of staff to 'successfully untangle customers’ Christmas lights neatly, quickly and efficiently and in an orderly fashion' to work ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Getty engages 73% of staff with financial wellbeing
EXCLUSIVE: Almost three quarters (73%) of Getty Images’ employees have engaged with its financial wellbeing programme since its launch in August 2014.The online image, video, music and multimedia library offers its 300 members of staff a personalised financial education programme, provided by Nudge Global. The platform includes elements such as ...