All articles by System Administrator – Page 127
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Feature - Beginners' guide to healthcare
They say that the man who has his health has everything, but what about the employee who has healthcare? Are they grateful? Do they use it? Does their company gain an advantage? Would yours? If so, what are the options and how should employers go about introducing a plan into ...
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Events news - Banking on retirement?
Barclays is looking to introduce a flexible retirement policy as more of its staff seek to work beyond normal retirement age.Stuart Stephen, pensions manager at the high street bank, spoke at the session entitled 'Creating wealth for retirement - the employer's role' and said that as it became more of ...
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Feature - Choosing the most appropriate benefits rather than the most expensive
In summaryWhile high-cost benefits such as final salary pensions and private medical insurance are perceived to be top of every employee's wishlist, they may not appropriate for everyone. Identifying what your workforce would value is key to providing a package to keep everyone happy.Case study: Eli LillyArticle in fullWhen assessing ...
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News update - L&G voted top firm by Amicus
Legal & General has been voted 'Britain's best employer' for its retention of a final salary pension scheme by union Amicus. It was also chosen for the award - intended to promote best practice in workplace relations - for involving staff in company decisions.
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News update - Chubb's DC admin brought in-house
Chubb is to bring its pensions administration back in-house because of poor service from its outsourcing company. The security company already administered its own final salary scheme, but outsourced its defined contribution plan. Simon Trafford, pensions services manager, said that the move was down to delays in processing and poor ...
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News update - IG staff save tax till A-Day
spread betting firm IG Index has introduced a new defined contribution pension arrangement for its staff to take advantage of savings that will be reduced as of April 2006.Currently, individuals are able to take a tax-free cash lump sum relating to their salary and length of service. However, as of ...
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Just over 70% of employers are planning a staff party in December.
However, only one-in-three employers are making provisions for non-Christian employees to mark religious festivals. Few staff can look forward to a seasonal bonus, with just one-in-four organisations handing out extra cash during the festive period. For a copy of the IRS Employment Review visit www.irsemplomentreview.com.
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News update - Britvic's flex saves £300K
Britvic is on course to save £300,000 after it salary sacrificed its pension plan and offered it within its flexible benefits scheme.Under the Smart Pensions scheme, staff at the soft drinks firm sacrifice a portion of their salary equal to their pension contribution. In return, the company makes a contribution ...
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Futuremedia launches home learning
Futuremedia is to offer a new range of home learning courses. Topics covered in the Learning for All programme include: basic computing; buying and selling a home; child development; and internet shopping.
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IR publishes childcare website for employers
From 2005 there will be significant changes to employer supported childcare, and the Inland Revenue has set up a new website to let employers know the score.The site includes a factsheet for employers and information for employees.
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Lex offers driver licence checking
Lex has teamed up with RAC to offer a new driver licence checking service.The service allows employers to ensure that staff have a clean, valid licence to drive their company car or truck.With employeesÂ’ permission, Lex carries four checks a year over a three-year period.
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Bupa develops new health risk management service
Bupa has developed a new health risk management service for employers. 360 Health risk Management aims to improve employeesÂ’ wellbeing and help sick staff return to work faster.Bupa carry out an assessment of the organisationÂ’s existing health provision to see how it can be improved.
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Hewitt merges with Exult BPO
HR consultants Hewitt have merged with HR outsourcing firm Exult BPO.The newly combined organisation will be known as Hewitt Associates. Hewitt already serves 300 companies and has over 18 million employees.
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Europ Assistance unveils new dental plans
Europ Assistance has launched a new range of dental plans. The firm said the new plans, launched at the Employee Benefits Exhibition and Conference, were designed using input from dentists, employers and employees.
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Bupa introduces on-site vaccination service
Bupa has introduced an on-site vaccination service for organisations in London and the SouthEast. The Flu Plus sessions take 15 and results are available on the same day.Employers in London can add on a mini health assessment that includes checks on blood pressure, cholesterol and risk of diabetes.
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News update - Roche sees fall in fleet prangs
Pharmaceutical company Roche has seen a 20% fall in accidents since introducing a driver training and risk assessment programme.The company, which has two operations in the UK, also found that its claims frequency was reduced after training its high mileage drivers in line with its corporate health and safety policy.Gill ...
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Sodexo Pass relaunches childcare vouchers
Sodexo Pass has revamped its childcare voucher package.The Childcarepass service offers add-ons that enable employers to tailor schemes to their own needs. The package is available in either paper or electronic form.
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Feature - Managing damage to company cars
If you read nothing else, read this ... Minor accidents are one of the most common causes of damage to company cars. Regular vehicle checks and a good risk management policy can help to identify why damage is occurring. Taking a proactive approach to reduce minor accidents can reduce ...
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News update - Charities join to buy cars
A number of well known charities have clubbed together to get cheaper company car deals.The Charities' Consortium, led by Barnardo's, has signed a three year deal with Vauxhall Motors to supply 3,000 new vehicles.Terry Loizou, corporate transport and insurance manager at Barnardo's, went out to tender for the deal, which ...
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News update - Bank introduces car plan helpdesk
Bradford & Bingley has introduced an employee helpdesk to aid staff when choosing cars from its employee car ownership plan (ECOP). The financial services firm refreshed its fleet offering after it ran a study which looked at ways to save employees money. Staff can now direct any queries to the ...