All articles by Sam Barrett
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AnalysisWhat should employers consider when designing a relocation package?
With international assignments costing nearly £60,000 annually on top of base salary and 40% failing, employers must design relocation packages that include compliance support, health and wellbeing benefits, and transparent policies to ensure successful overseas postings.
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Case StudiesDrax standardises global mobility support with tailored relocation packages
Energy firm Drax has implemented standardised policies and customised relocation packages to support its 3,000 employees undertaking international assignments.
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AnalysisWhat factors are driving private medical insurance claims?
Insurers are seeing more low-cost claims for services such as digital GP, online physiotherapy and diagnostic tests.
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Case StudiesTarget Group boosts private medical insurance take up
Business process servicing provider Target Group has seen increased engagement with its private medical insurance scheme among employees.
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AnalysisShould workplace health strategies incorporate weight-loss medication?
Weight loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have gained popularity, but most employers remain cautious about funding these due to cost, liability concerns and questions over long-term effectiveness.
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AnalysisHow can AI shape a benefits strategy?
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising employee benefits delivery, offering data-driven insights and personalised experiences while automating administrative tasks.
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Case StudiesSalesforce uses AI tools to enhance employee benefits proposition
Customer relationship management technology provider Salesforce has deployed an AI agent to help its employees navigate benefits options.
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AnalysisWhat are the key trends in healthcare benefits around the globe?
Healthcare benefits require local adaptation, with employers needing to consider state provision, cultural attitudes and regional health risks.
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Case StudiesPareto Group navigates global employee health benefits expansion challenges
Multinational facilities management firm Pareto Group faced significant challenges rolling out health benefits to employees across six countries.
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AnalysisHow can employers align practices with employees’ expectations around work-life balance?
Offering work-life balance improves attraction and retention rates, and makes employees happier, more productive and less likely to take time off sick.
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Case StudiesWaggel’s benefits policy helps staff to balance work and life priorities
The pet insurer is aiming to disrupt the working week with benefits that promote work-life balance and support flexible working.
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AnalysisWhich benefits do employees move jobs for?
Pay remains important to employees but, with some happy to leave for better benefits and the same pay, a strong benefits proposition is essential.
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Case StudiesOneFamily enhances benefits to support its employee value proposition
The employer has updated its policies to better demonstrate its values.
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AnalysisWhat is diversity, equity and inclusion?
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) recognises that every employee brings different qualities and characteristics to the workplace
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AnalysisHow can employers support employees’ financial wellbeing?
Financial wellbeing is all about feeling secure and in control of money, whether that is understanding the basics of budgeting; building a savings pot to provide a safety net; or knowing how to pick the optimum investment portfolio for a pension.
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AnalysisWhat is salary sacrifice?
A salary sacrifice scheme is a tax-efficient way to allow an employee to exchange some of their pay for a benefit such as a pension contribution, bicycle or an electric vehicle.
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AnalysisHow can voluntary benefits schemes compete with other online discount sites?
With competition from other online discount sites, employers need to ensure their voluntary benefits schemes stand out.
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Case StudiesSt. James’s Place ensures its voluntary benefits scheme offers valuable discounts
St. James’s Place offers a range of voluntary benefits to meet the needs of its diverse workforce.
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AnalysisManaging the reward and benefit needs of five generations
Employers need to understand the generational differences that can affect their reward and benefits strategy.
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Case StudiesDHL Supply Chain evolves benefits in line with shifting employee demographics
DHL Supply Chain ensures its reward and benefits package appeals to employees of all ages.