All articles by Nick Golding – Page 6
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Emergency Childcare unveils school holiday club service
Emergency Childcare is to launch a web-based service that gives employees last-minute access to over 200 holiday clubs.The provider claims the service, which is called Out of School Care and lists holiday clubs suitable for children aged between six and 16 years, is unique.When the service launches in November, staff ...
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Selecting car models for young employees
Young employees may be motivated by car benefits, but employers should look at what models they offer to this group in order to provide the safest options which still appeal to these staff, says Nick GoldingWhile there aren't many young employees that boast about their pension schemes in the pub, ...
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A buyer's guide to occupational health
To remain competitive, occupational healthcare providers have had to widen their scope, as employers increasingly look to demonstrate a return on their investment, says Nick GoldingOccupational health products must constantly evolve if they are to continue to meet the demands of the UK workforce. Employee wellbeing and preventative health schemes ...
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Code of practice to be issued to clarify EAPs
The Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA) is to put together a "code of practice" that outlines the key role of an employee assistance programme (EAP) for its members in a bid to ensure the benefit retains its tax exemption.This will then be distributed to its members for comment throughout August.The ...
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How to motivate staff in sectors with a high turnover
Motivating staff in sectors with high turnover rates takes creativity, but the right course of action may show results in a relatively short period, says Nick GoldingIt doesn't take a genius to work out which types of employers suffer the most from high levels of labour turnover. Call centres, retailers ...
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Time total reward statements well when launching flexible benefits
The timing of total reward statements when launching flex can be crucial and must suit an organisation's culture, says Nick GoldingMost gamblers will tell you that there is no such thing as a dead cert. But while this may well be true, those who like a flutter will also tell ...
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Case Studies
EC Harris distributed total reward statements before its flex re-brand
Property consultancy EC Harris distributed total reward statements to its 1,600 UK employees before it re-branded its flexible benefits scheme in July 2005.The statements helped it to communicate scheme changes and minimise the chances of take-up rates being low.The statements were also deemed to be far more effective in communicating ...
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Employers invite staff to air views
IBM and KPMG are using employees' views to boost understanding of their benefits packages and drive take up.IBM has invited all employees to attend focus groups, which will be held at its six major sites this month. It is particularly interested in hearing the views of staff who have previously ...
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Lloyds TSB Asset Finance adds salary sacrifice on AVCs
Lloyds TSB Asset Finance is to launch salary sacrifice on additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) for its 5,500 employees from the third quarter of this year.The company will also increase contributions for staff who choose to make AVCs through the arrangement, by adding a further 5% of the total amount staff ...
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Will government's changes see company cars decline?
Are the government's expected alterations to mileage payments, and health and safety issues around employee car ownership plans, causing these schemes to decline in popularity, asks Nick GoldingThe government is expected to announce changes to the way that authorised mileage allowance payments (Amaps) are calculated once a consultation exercise on ...
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Government welcomes input over King Review of low-carbon cars
The government has opened a consultation around the King Review of low-carbon cars, which is looking at how road transport emissions can be cut over the next 25 years.The consultation period is set to close on 20 August, following which an announcement on the legislative change around low-carbon cars and ...
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Firms put greener action plans on car travel in place
More employers are moving to environmentally-friendly company car schemes, including Morrison, which is increasing the choice of green models, and Xerox, which is matching up staff who travel on the same routes to lift share.Support services group Morrison intends to broaden the choice of manufacturers in its contract hire scheme ...
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EAPs under tax threat
Employee assistance programmes (EAPs) are under threat of losing their tax-free status.The services offered under EAPs have traditionally been defined as 'welfare counselling' services, which are not liable for tax. This includes help around issues such as stress and bereavement. Financial and legal advice, which are offered by many EAP ...
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Summit news: Personal accounts need further development
The government’s proposed system of personal accounts must be developed further through higher contribution levels if the national pensions savings scheme is to ensure employees have adequate savings on retirement, delegates were told at the Employee Benefits Summit in Jerez.Sir John Butterfill MP, chairman of the All Parliamentary Group - ...
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Employer profile: Scottish Power
Scottish Power prioritises healthcare and wellness perks, making doctors and nurses available on a number of its sites, says Nick GoldingScottish Power is no stranger to acquisitions. Since it was formed in 1990, it has bought UK companies Southern Water and Manweb, and American firm Pacificorp.But now the boot is ...
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Grimsby Institute and York Hospitals NHS to run benefits fair to increase staff take up
Employers are using benefits fairs to increase take up of perks.The Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education is to run its first benefits fair to help generate interest around its perks.The organisation has invited its benefits providers, such as Specsavers, consultants Jardine Lloyd Thompson, and in-house reward staff, from ...
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Barclays fleet records its lowest carbon emissions
Barclays has recorded its lowest monthly average CO2 emissions for its company car scheme.This month, it has recorded a level of 155 grams of CO2 per kilometre.The company has been measuring its drivers’ emissions since March 2005, and last December made changes to its company car policy by introducing financial ...
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Advisory fuel rates on the rise
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is to increase the advisory fuel rates for company car drivers from August 1 so that they fall in line with rises in fuel costs.The move means that employers will now be able to reimburse drivers in large petrol 2000cc company cars that pay for ...
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Employers must educate staff about DC pensions
Employers have a responsibility to educate employees about the benefits of contributing to a defined contribution (DC) pension scheme.Speaking on the topic of DC – a new problem in the making? at the NAPF Annual Conference & Exhibition 2007, Andrew Dickson, corporate client development manager at Standard Life, said too ...
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Lloyds TSB Registrars benefits arm included in sale
The employee benefits arm of Lloyds TSB Registrars is to be included in the sale of the rest of the share plan administrator.Following a strategic review, Lloyds TSB Registrars is to be sold for £550m to the American private equity firm Advent International, with the sale likely to be completed ...