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Benefits in Switzerland
Switzerland operates a compulsory occupational pension system for all employees which requires employers to pay at least 3.5% of insured salary into an independent pension scheme, says Jamin RobertsonIf you read nothing else, read this ...Switzerland operates a compulsory occupational pension system for all employees which requires employers to pay ...
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Benefits for gay employees
The introduction of the civil partnership bill will extend rights to the same status as married couples. Proactive organisations will be seen as good employers. Organisations are advised to check benefits to make sure they comply, says Jenny KeefeCase Study: British LibraryArticle in fullJust five years ago the Royal Navy ...
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Law firm raises bar
DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary has seen staff turnover reduce by a half since it revamped its benefits policies. The law firm spent time surveying staff, as well as leavers, on their reactions to the reward package. It found that many staff were particularly pleased with flexible working hours, especially ...
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Hospital gets smoking ban
Ipswich Hospital is introducing a complete smoking ban on its premises as a result on the government's recent White Paper on health. The Suffolk hospital is banning smoking from August 1 for staff and visitors following the report that said it aimed to have the NHS smoke free by 2006.Acting ...
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Product News - AWD relaunches online division
AWD has relaunched its online division, HR & Reward Consulting, hoping to provide a more tailored benefits service.The benefits consultancy firm previously owned Thomsons Online Benefits until a management buy-out earlier this year. Philip Hutchinson, a director at AWD, said that following the Thomsons buy-out, AWD will deal with a ...
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Whitbread gives team awards
Whitbread launched its employee recognition awards scheme at a five-star event at Wembley Arena. The hospitality and leisure firm awarded four teams across four categories with a host of runners ups. The winning teams all had a star named after them as well as receiving a number of leisure vouchers ...
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Product News - AutoChoice extends perks
Fleet management provider ALD Automotive has started up an online car benefit scheme for employers.The AutoChoice Benefits Direct scheme is intended to extend company car benefits to staff who would not normally qualify for a vehicle.John Wright, product development manager, said: "We kept getting asked if there was anything we ...
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Staff at Portfolio Payroll get bite at the Big Apple
Staff at a London-based recruitment firm have been motivated in jet set style with an all expenses paid trip to New York. Each of Portfolio Payroll's 20 employees were also given a £4,000 bonus following an extremely successful year.Managing director Danny Done said that despite the £20,000 bill, staying at ...
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Duke Street extends outsourcing aims
Duke Street Capital has purchased the benefits and consultancy services division of Hogg Robinson, aiming to build on the trend to outsourcing.The deal includes Hogg Robinson's Paymaster, Entegria and Claybrook systems. Marco Herbst, associate director at Duke Street Capital said that the move opened the way for further growth. Hogg ...
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Unilever extends pensions admin
Unilever UK has extended its outsourced pensions administration contract to cover both existing and former staff. The deal will cover some 100,000 employees and pensioner members of the firm's £3.5bn UK pension fund.The five-year contract includes record keeping alongside an existing payroll and deferred member arrangements. Unilever said that its ...
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Axa launches A-day support pack
Axa has introduced an A-day support package for independent financial advisers to identify key issues for employers.The Axa Pensions Auditor includes a series of presentations outlining how organisations can maximise the benefits prior to pensions changes in April 2006. A second-phase launch this month will include modelling options and a ...
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Actuaries say Act falls short
According to actuaries the Pensions Act 2004 has failed to properly address the problem of people retiring too soon, with too little. The Association of Consulting Actuaries' (ACA) Pensions trends survey 2005 revealed 68% of members think the government is on the wrong path with its policy on promoting occupational ...
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80% of employers fail on stress tests
Some 80% of employers have not carried out a stress audit despite recent guidelines from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). And of those organisations that have carried out an audit to manage workplace stress only 18% have introduced appropriate policies as a result.While the HSE has estimated that 5m ...
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Winners: Employee Benefits Awards 2005
Grand Prix Winner: Compass Group - Sharing in our SuccessOutstanding contribution of the year Winner: The IBM Flexible Working TeamMost effective company car strategyWinner: PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP - PWC Choices Car SchemeMost effective healthcare strategy Winner: Severn Trent Water - Health & Safety Department Managing Health and Well-Being within Severn Trent ...
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Friends Provident join Aon Consulting in pension plan
Financial services group Friends Provident has joined forces with benefits consultancy Aon to provide a bespoke defined contribution scheme administration.Aon Defined Contribution combines Aon's defined contribution (DC) consultancy with the financial group's administration platform. The venture comes amid demand from small and medium-sized companies for flexible DC provision.For more information ...
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Cigna launches PMI product for small corporates
Cigna Healthcare has revealed a healthcare plan aimed at small businesses. The Smarthealth flexible healthcare product allowed members to choose coverage options and upgrade or remove provisions. The plan also introduces a stress helpline.For more information contact Susan Thomson on 014 75492376
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Axa PPP healthcare extends EAPs by two
Axa PPP Healthcare has added two new services to its employee advice programme. Members can access 24-hour emergency household repair services through Help@Home. A phone service for leisure bookings is also available. Personal Assistant will help out with ticketing, gifts and reservations. The services will be rolled out as optional ...
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Health and safety compliance service launched
Health and safety specialist Consult GEE has launched a compliance service aimed at bringing clients up to speed with workplace safety obligations. Consult GEE Essential Health and Safety includes a health and safety audit, company action plan and online support among measures designed to create safer workplaces and reduce the ...
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Health provider kickstarts medical savings scheme
Private healthcare provider YourHealth has launched a corporate health fund. The company has introduced a medical savings account, with members to pay a fixed amount and earn interest on their accounts. Coverage will depend on a pre-agreed level, with possible cover for pre-existing and chronic conditions.For more information phone 01344458156
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One becomes three as voucher provider rebrands
High Street Gift Voucher has rebranded its reward scheme to include new products in travel and leisure. The existing High Street Gift Voucher becomes Love2shop, while the company has added Love2travel and Love2play to its voucher scheme. The company itself also has a new name, Love2reward.For more information phone 0845 ...