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ArticleTwo-thirds believe benefits are equal to or more important than basic salary
Two-thirds (66%) of employees in the UK believe that the employee benefits offered to them are equal to or more important than their basic salary, according to research by corporate gift organisation Adler.The survey of 1,000 UK employees also found that 14% would accept an increase in benefits over a ...
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Case StudiesThe Phoenix Group places wellbeing at the centre of benefits strategy
After an acquisition in September 2018 that saw life fund consolidator The Phoenix Group grow from 800 to around 4,300 employees in the UK, the organisation set out to ensure that benefits provisions are clearly aligned, and that there is a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing.Although the acquisition of Standard ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by The Phoenix Group
The benefits offered by The Phoenix Group, excluding Standard Life Assurance:Pension and protectionFor auto-enrolment purposes, The Phoenix Group provides a defined contribution (DC) pension scheme, matching employee contributions up to 5%. From April 2019, employees contribute a minimum of 2% of their base salary and the organisation contributes 5%, in ...
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ArticleSeven in 10 engineers do not receive workplace perks
Seven in 10 (70%) engineers do not receive workplace perks, according to research by online job site CV Library.The survey of 1,200 UK professionals also found that, although 56% of engineers want flexible working opportunities, only 40% are currently offered them. Comparatively, 60% of employees in the engineering sector have ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 4 April-10 April 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 4 April and 10 April 2019 were: Staff at three West Midlands colleges strike in dispute over payDiageo introduces 26 weeks of paid parental leave for UK staffStarbucks extends education benefit to 5,000 UK employeesVibrant Vegan Company seeks director of tasteThe ...
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ArticleKerry Godliman to host Employee Benefits Awards 2019
Comedian and actor Kerry Godliman will host the Employee Benefits Awards 2019 on Friday 7 June 2019.Godliman is well known for her stand-up comedy performances, including appearances on Live at the Apollo. She is also a regular figure on television panel shows such as Mock the Week and 8 Out ...
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ArticleSpire Healthcare appoints Thomas
Independent hospital group Spire Healthcare has appointed Shelley Thomas as its new group HR director.In this role, Thomas will be responsible for developing a standardised people framework for the organisation's 11,500 UK employees, incorporating local decision-making and flexibility to accommodate Spire Healthcare's 39 hospitals and 11 clinics.Thomas has expertise in ...
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AnalysisInfographic: Why employers offer benefits, and how they fund them
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ArticleVibrant Vegan Company seeks director of taste
Image caption: @vibrantvegancoSomething for the weekend: Vegan meal delivery subscription service Vibrant Vegan Company is seeking a new director of taste to join its team, offering a salary of £50,000 a year and worldwide travel to flavour hotspots such as India, Japan and Mexico.Vibrant Vegan Company, which provides weekly vegan ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 28 March-3 April 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 28 March and 3 April 2019 were: National living wage increases by 5% in April 2019EXCLUSIVE: Arup launches digital financial wellbeing tool for 5,700 UK staffEXCLUSIVE: The Gym Group sees employees save £100,000 through retail discounts platformRedrow launches mental health campaign ...
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Case StudiesUK Power Networks clearly communicates salary sacrifice rules to employees
When it comes to salary sacrifice, electricity distribution organisation UK Power Networks has traditionally been risk averse from a tax perspective, according to Steve Remnant, head of reward and HR services. This means that the government’s moves to limit salary-based benefits have had limited day-to-day impact.“I think that, overall, employers ...
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OpinionJo Moffatt: Benefits packages need engaging communications to be a success
Spending time and money setting up a great benefits package, designed with the needs of an employee audience in mind, is just the beginning. Fail to communicate it properly, and employers might as well not have bothered.Poor communications mean wasted money, wasted time, and not to mention a singularly wasted ...
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ArticleKellogg's promotes Lamont
Cereal manufacturer Kellogg's has promoted Ben Lamont from talent and diversity director for Europe to HR director, UK and Ireland.In his new role, Lamont, who has nine years of HR experience, will lead Kellogg's people agenda for its UK and Ireland business, focusing on recruitment, talent management, leadership development and ...
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ArticleMann joins Mention Me
Marketing technology organisation Mention Me has appointed Valerie Mann as its new head of people.In this role, Mann, who has 24 years of HR experience and can speak three languages, will be responsible for overseeing the growth of Mention Me's team.Mann has expertise in remote and international management, mergers and ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: The Gym Group sees employees save £100,000 through retail discounts platform
EXCLUSIVE: Employees at no-contract gym provider The Gym Group have saved £100,000 since April 2016 by using the organisation’s retail discounts platform.The Gym Group, which has 700 employees, introduced the platform in April 2016 as part of a three-year deal with employee experience organisation Perkbox.Providing access to retail discounts, offers ...
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Case StudiesAdmiral Group supports employees financially to lower stress and boost performance
Insurer Admiral Group has approximately 7,500 employees, predominantly based in Cardiff and working in roles ranging from customer service through to technical support. It has a relatively young workforce, with an average age in the early 30s, roughly equally split between men and women.The organisation bases its benefits strategy around ...
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AnalysisHow can benefits packages help maximise employee performance and potential?
Need to know: Recognition can help reward positive behaviour, but health, wellbeing and environment are factors that facilitate strong performance in the first place.Providing nutritious food and ensuring employees take proper breaks can boost concentration and wellbeing.Looking at the employee holistically will help organisations understand the various influences that might ...
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OpinionMichael Brown: Online learning is an important tool for wellbeing and development
Wellbeing at work means a lot of different things, but the fact remains that, whether you are talking about someone’s physical wellness, mental health, or just simply whether they are happy and reaching their potential, wellbeing at work is now a top HR agenda item.Our awareness of what it means ...
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Case StudiesWelcome Break uses multiple channels to inform employees of core benefits
With a workforce of 5,500 employees spread across 29 locations and 350 different business units, Welcome Break has to use various communication methods to keep staff up-to-date with benefits information.The motorway services operator has an offline workforce of around 85% to 90%, and cannot rely on emails alone. Nicola Marshall, ...
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OpinionAlison Argall: How to create the perfect benefit launch
Employers only get one chance to introduce a new benefit, so it is critical to get it right. When it comes to fine-tuning the perfect benefit launch, there are some key insights that can help organisations start with a bang.Clear goals for successPerhaps benchmarking or staff feedback has revealed a ...