All articles by Marianne – Page 22
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Article10: People Moves: Goodwin moves up at Countrywide
Countrywide has promoted Neil Goodwin to head of reward.He is now responsible for the execution and development of the organisation’s employee reward strategy.Goodwin was previously reward manager at Countrywide, reward manager at Macmillan Science and Education, reward consultant at Hutchison 3G and HR reward and systems specialist at Unipart.
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ArticleJury to rule on employee status of FedEx drivers
A US district court in St Louis, Missouri, has referred a dispute over the employee status of FedEx drivers to a jury for deliberation.In the case of Gray vs FedEx Ground Package System, the latter contracts with operators to make deliveries. Under their contracts, the operators were not required to ...
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ArticleGovernment steps up penalties for national wage non-compliance
The government has doubled the penalty fines for employers that do not pay their staff the national minimum wage and new national living wage.Under the new measures, those found guilty of not paying the appropriate rate will be considered for disqualification from their director role for up to 15 years.The ...
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ArticleOliver Bonas receives living wage accreditation
Independent high street retailer Oliver Bonas has been accredited as a living wage employer, meaning that all staff will now be paid at least £7.85 an hour.Oliver Bonas has committed to paying all directly employed staff, as well as third party contractors, the living wage.This includes employees across its 43 ...
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ArticleTake part in exclusive pensions research
How well do your employees understand the pension reforms? What financial education strategies are you using to support staff?Tell us in the exclusive Employee Benefits/Close Brothers Pensions research 2015, which is designed to help you benchmark your organisation’s pensions strategy.We are particularly interested in finding out how the pension reforms ...
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AnalysisTop tips for increasing employees’ pension contributions
If you read nothing else, read this …Many employees are not paying enough into pensions.Financial education, employer matching and tax relief can encourage staff to increase pension contributions.Auto-enrolment and the pension freedoms have helped to highlight the importance of good contributions.Employees contribute an average of 5% of their earnings towards ...
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ArticleHeineken and Virgin Media communicate pension changes to staff
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Heineken and Virgin Media have adopted a continuous communications approach to inform staff about the pension reforms.Speaking at a conference session on the effect of the latest general election on workplace pensions at Employee Benefits Live 2015, David Roberts, head of pensions and benefits at Virgin ...
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ArticleFormer BT employee is entitled to sick pay
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld a case ruling concerning a BT Managed Services Limited (BTMS) employee who has been receiving income protection payments (GIPs) that ceased to be insured, and who is unlikely to ever return to work.In the case of BT Managed Services Ltd v Edwards & ...
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ArticleEmployers must align financial wellbeing to reward
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Employers need to align their financial wellbeing scheme to their total reward programme in order to engage the workforce of tomorrow, according to Ian Hodson (pictured), reward manager at The University of Lincoln.Speaking at a session at Employee Benefits Live 2015, ’Educating your workforce to take ...
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ArticleEmployers should educate staff about childcare voucher changes
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Employers should educate their employees about the government’s changes to childcare vouchers planned for autumn 2017, said Gemma Dainty (pictured), reward consultant at TalkTalk.Dainty discussed the planned changes at Employee Benefits Live 2015, during a session entitled ‘The changes to childcare vouchers: assessing the impact on ...
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Article50% underestimate likelihood of occupational disability
Half (50%) of respondents think they have a less than one in ten chance of being unable to work through disability, according to research by insurance firm Zurich.Its survey of 1,000 working-age adults also found that nearly two-thirds (60%) think the risk of becoming disabled or too ill to work ...
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Article44% feel somewhat knowledgeable about retirement savings
Less than half (44%) of respondents consider themselves to be somewhat knowledgeable about retirement savings and financial matters, according to research by State Street Global Advisors.Its 2015 SSGA Global Monitor study, which is based on responses from 3,500 staff in the US, UK, Australia and Ireland, also found that 30% ...
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Article36% of 51-60 year olds have no pension plans
Over a third (36%) of 51-60 year olds have no pension provision, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).Its survey of 2,010 employees also revealed that around a third (30%) of respondents are not sure if their pension savings are enough to retire on.The study also ...
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ArticleCancer accounts for 29% of long-term sickness claims
Cancer and mental health issues accounted for 47% of income protection claims paid over the last year, according to research by Unum. Its Annual claims statement, based on income protection claims paid to 1,700 employees between August 2014 and July 2015, also revealed that around a quarter (24%) of claims ...
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11, 12: How can employers calculate a return on investment on employee motivation strategies?
If you read nothing else, read this…Employee engagement surveys can help employers determine what really motivates their staff.If employers measure staff turnover and retention rates, they could calculate whether the motivational benefits they offer are effective.Working out the potential return on investment prior to implementing motivational benefits can save time, ...
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18: How to use team-building exercises to motivate staff
If you read nothing else, read this…Employers need to think about why they offer team-building exercises.If staff are involved with the decision-making process, it can make the activities more effective.Team-building activities require good communication to be successful. Something suitableKuljit Kaur, head of business development at motivation and employee benefits ...
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ArticleEquinix to discuss global reward at Employee Benefits Live
Rob Cross (pictured), senior reward manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) of web hosting firm Equinix, will discuss global reward at Employee Benefits Live 2015 on 21 September.The session, entitled ‘How to develop a global reward strategy while retaining local flexibility,’ will focus on how employers can ensure that ...
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ArticleBetter work-life balance drives people to change jobs
Around a third (30%) of respondents believe that improved work-life balance is the primary reason someone may change their job, according to research from recruitment firm Robert Half UK.The annual study, which surveyed 200 HR directors, also revealed that 27% perceive higher remuneration, including salary, bonus and employee benefits, as ...
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ArticleBarclays chairman uses Feng Shui on company cars
Something for the weekend…The new chairman of Barclays, John McFarlane, has ordered a new fleet of cars for staff to improve Feng Shui.The bank used to have black limousines but now has a fleet of silver vehicles for executive employees in order to improve the harmony of those using them.McFarlane ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
1. Police to appeal against EAT decision on age discrimination2. Tesco staff to take part in Cycle to Work Day3. Lumo Energy engages 92% of employees4. Jelf confirms takeover discussions with Marsh5. Workers at Stansted Airport to strike over pay6. Hear why benefits must suit employers’ internal culture7. 69% take ...