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ArticleHow will the Spring Budget 2020 affect pay and benefits?
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak delivered the Spring Budget speech to the House of Commons on Wednesday 11 March 2020. Below is a summary of the key announcements that could impact pay and benefits strategies:National insurance contribution threshold to rise to £9,500 from April 2020National living wage projected to ...
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Supplier articleTailoring your Reward and Recognition Scheme
In one of the more memorable episodes of the TV series Mad Men, the hardworking copywriter Peggy is close to tears. She tells her boss Don Draper that he doesn't appreciate her efforts. "You never say thank you," she says.“That’s what the money is for,” he replies.The scene reveals that ...
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ArticleFrench court concludes Uber drivers should gain employee status
In a ruling made on 4 March 2020, France's Court of Cassation reclassified the contractual relationship between drivers and ride hailing organisation Uber, giving them the right to be seen not as self-employed workers, but employees.In the case, Uber argued that drivers remain free to decide whether to connect to ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 27 February - 4 March 2020
The top 10 most read stories between 27 February and 4 March 2020 were: Government publishes review of implementation of IR35 off-payroll rulesKyocera commits to workplace mental health through new training courseEXCLUSIVE: British Airways aligns customer and employee experience strategiesSouth Western Railway agrees 2.6% pay increaseAlmost three-quarters of UK employees ...
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ArticleDowntown Alliance calls for urban adventurer to live rent-free in New York
Something for the weekend: Non-profit business improvement organisation Downtown Alliance is on the hunt for a social influencer and urban explorer to live in and experience Lower Manhattan.In addition to a wage of $2,250 (£1,742.19) per fortnight, for many the main benefit will be the chance to live rent-free in ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Barratt Developments
The benefits offered by Barratt Developments:Pensions and protectionA trust-based defined contribution (DC) pension for all employees. Employees contribute 5% for a 10% employer contribution.Employer-funded group income protection for management-level employees.Life insurance for all employees, provided on an employer-funded basis.Employer-funded personal accident insurance for all employees.Pay and share schemesAn annual bonus ...
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Case StudiesBarratt Developments uses benefits package to attract and retain talent
One of the most significant challenges for housebuilding organisation Barratt Developments is attracting and retaining talented people against the backdrop of a major skills crisis in the construction industry.Influenced by the government’s commitment to build 300,000 new homes every year, an ageing workforce, and a lack of younger skilled employees ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Employee Benefits Connect 2020 speaker slides
Where speakers have given approval, we have uploaded the speaker slides for the keynote and conference sessions at Employee Benefits Connect 2020, which took place on 26 February 2020 at The Park Plaza Westminster.Thank you very much to all of the speakers for sharing their ideas, experiences and insights.Keynote speakersK1: ...
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ArticleLast chance to take part in exclusive benefits trends research
How can technology be used to boost engagement? What are the most useful benefits to offer in 2020? What are the most important aspects of a benefits strategy to consider?Today (28 February 2020) is the last chance for readers of Employee Benefits to have their say in this year's exclusive ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 20 - 26 February 2020
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 20 and 26 February 2020 were: Hays Travel launches discount app for 5,400 employeesBrightstar Financial and Pure Planet named Best small companies for 2020EXCLUSIVE: British Airways to discuss culture and the future of work at Connect 2020Delta Air Lines unveils ‘thank ...
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ArticleWebbox Naturals on the prowl for canine influencer to taste test dog food
Something for the weekend: Dog food manufacturer Webbox Naturals is on the prowl for some fresh four-legged talent to fill the tantalising role of dog food taste tester.The successful canine-didate will receive a year's worth of food, delivered in four installments. In return, they will be expected to create monthly ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Bespoke benefits packages are key to attracting workforce of the future
Employee Benefits Connect 2020: To meet the needs of future workforces, employers must provide a benefits package with bespoke options for employees, says Jo Monk, HR director at ALD Automotive.Addressing delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2020 on Wednesday 26 February 2020, Monk discussed some of the difficulties employers face in ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: British Airways to discuss culture and the future of work at Connect 2020
EXCLUSIVE: There is only one day left until Employee Benefits Connect 2020, where Angela Williams, chief people officer at British Airways, will be running a keynote session on culture, people and technology.Williams' session, titled 'Culture and people are the new future of work' will explore how businesses can factor culture, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 13 - 19 February 2020
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 13 and 19 February 2020 were: Government staff in Philippines wear their hearts on their sleeves for Valentine’s DayMore than a quarter of Bupa employees enroll in flexible pay benefitA quarter of employees have taken holiday to deal with excessive workplace ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 6 - 12 February 2020
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 6 and 12 February 2020 were: HMRC confirms changes to IR35 will only apply to services provided after 6 April 2020Unions reject 2% pay offer from Local Government AssociationGardner Leader gives 135 employees unlimited paid holidayAllianz Partners UK signs Time to ...
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AnalysisFuture trends: Benefits strategy in numbers
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ArticleTake part in exclusive benefits trends research to win £100 retail voucher
What are the most effective benefits that employers offer? How can technology boost engagement? What issues are shaping future benefits strategies? Readers of Employee Benefits have the opportunity to have their say by participating in this year’s exclusive Employee Benefits Research 2020. The survey sets out to understand and benchmark ...
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AnalysisTop tips for using data to showcase return on investment in a benefits strategy
Need to know:With the range and availability of benefits increasing, and sources of data growing, employers must consider how to best harness data to showcase the value of benefits spend.Using a multi-layered approach to highlight pain points or areas of interest, and measuring data around these, will help to ensure ...
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OpinionStephen Perkins: Benefits management involves knowing employees' needs
A single cash award may seem the simplest method of reward, and one which allows employees to control what they do to benefit from their earnings, but benefits have become part of an expected package.How does an employer offer benefits that employees want and value, compared with cash? How can ...
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AnalysisClosing the perception gap between what staff and employers consider fair reward
Need to know:The gap between what an employer offers and what employees consider fair reward is often the result of failing to listen to employees’ needs when planning benefits strategies.Nevertheless, often the right benefits are in place, but simply lack effective communications aligning them with employee expectations.In communicating the value ...