All articles by System Administrator – Page 103
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Fees add to benefits’ cost bundle
Alison Coleman asks if not knowing the actual cost of perks, including fees and commissions, can cause human resources to flounderCase Study: T & F InformaArticle in fullAs the employee benefits market continues to mature, an increasingly diverse range of flexible and cost-effective schemes and products has become available to ...
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Pensions update - Lawyers get grip on A-Day
Clifford Chance hopes that pensions changes will help its employees understand and appreciate complex retirement planning issues.The law firm is currently ensuring that it has updated all of its pension and executive reward policies to ensure that it is compliant with the new legislation.Pensions manager Andrew Darlison said: "People's perception ...
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Ad agency hopes takeaway will feed staff ambitions
Advertising agency Big Communications has introduced a flexible benefits plan after toying with the idea of launching an annual cash bonus.The Midlands-based firm told staff about the online system using a Chinese meal theme, 'The Big Takeaway' is similar to a plan run by B&Q, which won an Employee Benefits ...
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Actuary punts on A-day guide
Consulting actuary Punter Southall has released its seventh A-day survival guide to make trustees aware of necessary changes to pension schemes.Volume 7: What changes do trustees need to make to their pension schemes covers required changes to scheme administration and rules and actions trustees should be now be working on.
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Accentuate the positive
Benefits and HR managers need to be mindful of the wider implications of A-Day legislation, so smarter employers will look beyond the obvious and package the positive, says Barbara OaffCase Studies: Whitbread, The Flight CentreArticle in fullEmployers cannot have failed to notice the changes that pensions simplification is likely to ...
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Sick leave drops 8%, but public/private gulf grows
Sickness absence dropped by 8% over the last twelve months but the gulf between public and private sector sickness absence is now bigger than ever.The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's (CIPD) annual Absence management: a survey of policy and practice revealed an overall absence rate of 8.4 days per ...
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Research update - Just 7% ready for A-Day admin
More than half of FTSE organisations have yet to take any decisions on the benefits they will offer executives affected by A-Day. Only 7% of employers have started to implement necessary administrative changes.For a free copy of PricewaterhouseCoopers' Pensions simplified - pensions tax simplification survey contact julian.a.sansum@uk.pwc.com or call 020 ...
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Pensions simplification supplement 2005: Feature - A complete guide to A-day
With A-Day less than eight months away Jenny Keefe runs the rule over do's and don'ts, and gives employers a jargon-busting directive looking ahead to April 2006Case Studies: AWG, GUSArticle in fullApril 6 2006 heralds the end of the pensions world as we know it. On A-day, so called because ...
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Pensions simplification supplement 2005: Feature - Communicating A-day
Armed with leaflets, intranet back-up, and personalised letters sent to home addresses, the message must be simple, bold and unwavering, says Jamin RobertsonCase Study: EmapArticle in fullTop employers that make it their business to communicate well with customers are usually one step ahead when it comes to internal communications. But ...
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Sovereign takes heart in budget PMI
Sovereign Healthcare has added a low cost private medical insurance alternative hoping to attract employers with a healthcare benefit at a predictable cost.Health Cheques Direct covers over 120 operations with the longest NHS waiting lists. Sovereign pays a fixed fee for each treatment allowing customers to pocket the difference should ...
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Bupa boosts staff health with plan
Bupa has added a Positive Health programme to its wellness products for employers looking to improve staff health and productivity.Staff input personal stress, sleep, nutrition and fitness information into an online questionnaire. Employees receive instant online reports and action plans, and are able to track weight and cholesterol records.
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Clearwater open up new hamper options
Clearwater Hampers has introduced a series of new hamper products building on its range of themed products.Backpack hampers are pitched at employers wanting to offer a summer-themed incentive or gift, including the Cotswolds Hamper which includes picnic foods, wine and an AA pocket book of Britain's walks.
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Goodhealth invests in global health databank
International health insurance provider Goodhealth Worldwide has set up a databank to provide policyholders around the world with useful medical information.The web-based system includes information on hospitals and doctors, qualifications of medical professionals, available healthcare by location and translations of key drugs and medical phrases.
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HSA Group acquires Adastral Health
HSA Group has acquired Adastral Health Ltd in order to exploit the potential market for occupational health services. Adastral Health has a staff of 50 and annual turnover of £2m. Clients include British Airways and Marks & Spencer. HSA Group believes increased attention to sickness absence by employers will drive ...
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Home Office revamps perks
The Home Office has introduced a new childcare plan after staff voiced concerns that previous arrangements were unfair.Last month, it brought in childcare vouchers for all core Home Office employees. It is also piloting the scheme in the Prison Service and the Immigration and Nationality Directorate.John Marsh, group HR director ...
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Newsagent to outsource fleet
Newsagents group TM Retail has outsourced the management of its company car to fleet provider Leasedrive. The firm, which trades under the Furbuoys and Dillon high street brands, is using the deal to monitor the maintenance and tyre spend of its 450-large fleet.
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News update - Roman opts for German chariots
Shower manufacturer Roman has rewarded the good performance of retail managers with a new fleet of VW Passat cars.The County Durham-based company has signed a three-year contract hire deal, including full maintenance, with DaimlerChrysler Services Fleet Management. It is the first time Roman has opted for contract hire, having previously ...
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Environmentally friendly cars
Ministers go green as Labour gets hybridsThe Story: The Government is adding hybrid vehicles to its ministerial company car fleet in a bid to meet its own CO2 emissions targets.Ministers are being encouraged to swap existing Rover or Jaguar models for the petrol-electric Toyota Prius.The Government Car Service, which runs ...
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Drop in staff taking company cars
The number of employees that took a company car in the last tax year has dropped. According to statistics from HM Revenue & Customs, 1.3m drivers chose a car last year, compared with 1.37m the previous year. The numbers taking fuel as a taxable benefit has also fallen.For more on ...
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Feature - Environmental benefits
With environmental sustainability such a hot issue in the shadow of the next G8 summit, Jamin Robertson finds employers investing in green benefits developing a sought after image as an employer of choiceCase Study: KPMG (UK)Article in fullEnvironmental sustainability is a burning issue. Transport now contributes 30% of Europe's CO2 ...