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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 54% offer flexible-working initiatives
EXCLUSIVE: More than half (54%) of respondents offer flexible-working initiatives, according to the Employee Benefits/Xerox HR Services Benefits research 2016, published in June 2016.Among the other lifestyle benefits offered by respondents’ organisations, 48% provide additional annual leave for life events or in recognition of long service, and 31% offer enhanced ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by SAS Software
The workplace benefits offered by SAS Software:PensionDefined contribution (DC) stakeholder plan for all employees as a core benefit.Employer contribution levels are 6.5% for up to two years' service, 10% for over two years.Minimum employee contribution of 2.5%.Employees with more than two years’ service can choose to reduce their employer contribution ...
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ArticleArriva and Nottingham City Council shortlisted for best voluntary benefits
Arriva, Nottingham City Council (pictured) and OpenBet are among the organisations shortlisted for the Best voluntary benefits award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2016.This award celebrates the most effective use of a voluntary benefits plan within an organisation, including staff deals that are available for employees.The full category shortlist is:Arriva, ...
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Analysis
8-11: Benefits on offer
Salary sacrifice arrangementsMore than three-quarters (78%) of respondents offer benefits to all staff via a salary sacrifice arrangement, according to the Employee Benefits/Xerox HR Services Benefits research 2016, which surveyed a total of 338 respondents in May 2016. This is six percentage points lower than the 84% of respondents that ...
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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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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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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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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 ...
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ArticleZonal Retail Data Systems to launch discounts for staff
Zonal Retail Data Systems is to launch a new benefits platform and retail discount programme for its employees.The Scottish hospitality management organisation, which employs more than 400 staff, is introducing the programme to help it to attract and retain talent, and to ensure that the benefits it offers appeal to ...
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ArticleGreen Lantern Group launches voluntary benefits programme
Contractor services firm Green Lantern Group has launched a voluntary benefits programme for its 1,000 contractors.Green Lantern Group has introduced the scheme with the aim of enhancing the wellbeing of its contractors and as part of its commitment to establishing the organisation as a great place to work.The scheme, provided ...
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AnalysisHow to create a benefits strategy for an 'ageless' workforce
Need to know:Workplaces are becoming increasingly multi-generational.But this does not necessarily mean employee benefits should also become increasingly segmented and generation-specific.The answer is likely to lie more in segmentation and targeting of benefits communications than employee benefits themselves.Many workplaces are becoming ever more age-diverse as the working population ages, and ...
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to computer salary sacrifice schemes 2016
The factsWhat is a computer salary sacrifice scheme?This is an arrangement where an employer buys a computer from a computer scheme provider and then loans it to an employee, typically via a flexible or voluntary benefits scheme. The employee repays the cost through their gross pay.Where can employers get more ...
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ArticleLiquid Friday launches voluntary benefits programme
Contracting firm Liquid Friday has introduced a voluntary benefits programme for its 2,000 contractors.Through the scheme, Liquid Friday aims to boost engagement and help employees retain more of their take-home pay by offering discounts and savings on everyday items.The scheme, provided by Perkbox, gives employees access to a range of ...
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ArticleGovernment confirms plans to limit salary sacrifice
Budget 2016: The government has confirmed it is considering limiting the range of benefits that attract relief on tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) when offered via salary sacrifice arrangements.However, details of its intentions, set out in Budget 2016 documentation, stated that pension contributions, childcare and health-related benefits, such as ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Countrywide introduces discount scheme for staff
EXCLUSIVE: Countrywide has introduced a new employee discount scheme for its 12,000 members of staff, as well as their close family members.Its Under One Roof initiative offers employees a range of discounts on property services that Countrywide offers to its customers, including estate agency fees, surveys, conveyance, mortgage advice and ...
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AnalysisAre apps increasing the take-up of voluntary benefits?
Need to know:The convenience and functionalities apps bring provide an opportunity to boost employee engagement with voluntary benefits.Good user experience and compelling content can ensure repeated use of an app.For maximum effect, mobile offerings should be strategically integrated into employers’ benefit programmes.In 2015, smartphones surpassed laptops as the most popular ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: BGL Group relaunches bikes-for-work scheme
EXCLUSIVE: Financial services firm BGL Group has relaunched its bikes-for-work scheme.The bikes-for-work scheme, provided by Cycle Solutions, was re-launched this month to further boost take up.The relaunch includes a series of roadshows across the country, as well as online and offline communications to promote the scheme to the organisation's 3,000 ...
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ArticleSouthwark Council achieves 12% take-up rate for retail discount scheme in first three months
More than one in 10 (12%) of Southwark Council's 4,500 employees have signed up for its retail discount scheme in the three months since the benefit was introduced.Southwark Council launched a tailored platform, provided by Sodexo, that incorporates its existing employee benefits and two newly introduced benefits: childcare vouchers and ...
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ArticleCarter Law introduces enhanced bonus scheme and childcare vouchers
Carter Law Solicitors has introduced new benefits for its staff, including an enhanced bonus scheme and childcare vouchers, following feedback from an employee engagement survey conducted in 2015.Three quarters (75%) of the organisation's 80 staff took part in the engagement survey, which found that 38% of respondents wanted an updated ...
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ArticleUnite Students launches voluntary benefits programme
Student accommodation provider Unite Students has introduced a voluntary benefits programme for its 1,237 members of staff.The scheme, provided by Perkbox, gives employees access to more than 100 practical and recreational benefits and perks, such as retail discounts and savings on items including gym memberships, cinema tickets, groceries and travel.Staff ...