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Article60% prefer employers that support health and wellbeing when aged over 65
Almost two-thirds (60%) of respondents would be more inclined to work for an employer that supports their health and wellbeing with benefits and initiatives working past the age of 65, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.The survey of 1,004 UK employees also found 35% of respondents planning to ...
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ArticleWorld Life Experience pays volunteers to travel the world for a year
Something for the weekend: Looking to escape the nine-to-five office grind? Social responsibility organisation World Life Experience is paying 11 individuals to travel across 23 cities worldwide in an all-expenses paid, year-long trip to do volunteer work at non-governmental organisations (NGOs).Successful applicants undertaking the one-year trip, which has been designed ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 28 June-4 July 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 28 June and 4 July 2018 were: Co-op launches payroll loan benefit for 63,000 staffRandstad launches employee engagement platform for 1,400 staffDeliveroo pays compensation to settle riders' employment status claimsTop 10 most read stories: 21-27 June 2018TGI Friday's subject to demonstrations ...
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ArticleAdmiral Group, Hilton and The Sovini Group recognised as UK’s Best workplaces for women 2018
Admiral Group, Hilton, Pets at Home, The Sovini Group and TSB Bank are among the organisations recognised on the UK’s Best workplaces for women 2018 list, compiled by Great Place to Work.The list, which has been launched for the first time this year, recognises organisations that go beyond statutory requirements ...
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AnalysisHow can a benefits strategy foster and celebrate cultural diversity?
Need to know:Diversity of experience, opinion and background can have a significant effect on profitability, and diverse organisations are more likely to foster employee engagement.Mentoring and sponsorship can help to ensure that individuals are able to progress, despite potential barriers due to ethnicity.Open communication, among employees and between staff and ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 21-27 June 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 21 and 27 June 2018 were: EC2 Master fined £15,000 for not collecting or investing nearly £900,000 of pension contributionsJapanese employee docked a half day's pay for taking lunch break three minutes earlyEmployment Tribunal rules in favour of Hermes couriers in ...
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ArticleHilton Saudi Arabia offers employer-funded support for female drivers
Hospitality organisation Hilton Saudi Arabia is offering employer-funded financial support for its 250 female employees, in recognition of the country lifting the ban that previously prevented women from driving.Hilton Saudi Arabia is now providing female employees with paid time off to attend driving lessons, as well as reimbursing female staff ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Live takes over ExCeL London for 2018’s 20th anniversary event
Employee Benefits Live, the largest dedicated reward and benefits event in Europe, has moved to a new venue for its 20th anniversary year.Previously held at Olympia National, London, 2018’s Employee Benefits Live will now take place at East London’s ExCeL on Tuesday 2 October and Wednesday 3 October 2018.The two-day ...
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Case StudiesZPG takes a holistic and inclusive approach to its benefits strategy
ZPG brings a holistic and inclusive element to its employee benefits strategy, and strongly believes that one size does not fit all.When it overhauled its strategy in 2017, ZPG felt that it needed to make some changes. The property information provider decided that taking a holistic viewpoint, while focusing on ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by ZPG
The employee benefits offered by ZPG:Pension group and risk Group personal pension scheme. Matching contributions up to 7.5%. Life assurance. Critical illness insurance.Health and wellbeing Private medical insurance provided by AXA PPP. Health cash plan. Eyecare vouchers. Dental care vouchers. Employee assistance programme (EAP). Office gym for office-based staff, including ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 14-20 June 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 14 and 20 June 2018 were: Floyd Mayweather is the world's highest paid athlete for 2018EXCLUSIVE: Gamesys increases shared parental leave take-up by matching enhanced maternity payDHL awards two-year pay deal to Gatwick-based Easyjet ground staffAmerican pizza restaurant chain pays $363,284 ...
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Article61% are not satisfied with their benefits and rewards
Nearly two-thirds (61%) of respondents are not satisfied with the benefits and rewards their employers offer, according to research by Sodexo Engage.Its survey of 2,000 employees also found that 19% of respondents feel that the benefits and rewards provided by their employer are not relevant to them at all.The research ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits shortlisted for HR and Benefits Publication of the Year 2018
Employee Benefits has been shortlisted in the HR and Benefits Publication of the Year category at the Willis Towers Watson Media Awards 2018.The winner of this category is decided by public vote among readers in the HR and benefits industry. We would be delighted to receive your vote before the ...
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ArticleMazars hires Saville
International accountancy and advisory organisation Mazars has hired Steve Saville as its new UK HR director.Saville, who has 15 years of industry experience, specialises in talent management, diversity, engagement, succession planning, performance management frameworks and employee relations.Saville has previously held numerous roles at media and digital marketing communications organisation Dentsu ...
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Article45% think flexible working is important in supporting an ageing workforce
More than two-fifths (45%) of respondents believe that flexible working or part-time opportunities are of the highest importance when it comes to supporting an ageing workforce, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.Its survey of 1,004 full and part-time UK employees also found that, of the respondents that plan ...
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ArticlePIB Group to acquire i2 Healthcare
Employee benefits consultancy organisation PIB Group is to acquire corporate healthcare intermediary business i2 Healthcare.The acquisition marks the first specialist employee benefits business that has been bought by PIB Group since the organisation began making acquisitions in 2016. The transaction has been completed in order to further strengthen PIB Group’s ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 7-13 June 2018
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 7 and 13 June 2018 were: Skyscanner wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2018Workchain pleads guilty to opting employees out of workplace pensionNHS staff from 14 unions vote to accept three-year pay dealGovernment sets out new regulations for large employers ...
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Case StudiesHow Currencies Direct is planning its response to Brexit challenges
Brian Harris, chief product officer at Currencies Direct, saw firsthand the kind of Brexit challenges facing UK businesses when he recently attended a European financial technology conference.Harris noticed that several European associations were representing their countries as alternative places to live and work. “Other countries and other cities are utilising ...
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AnalysisWhat actions should employers take to prepare for Brexit?
Need to know: Whatever the outcome of negotiations, Brexit will have a significant impact on organisations' ability to attract and retain the talent they need.Employers should consider the ways in which their workforce might change, and consider whether their benefits proposition needs to shift.The war for talent may drive up ...
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ArticleSkyscanner wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2018
Skyscanner won the coveted Grand Prix award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2018.The global travel search website was lauded for its innovative and fresh employee benefits strategy and its approach to getting employees to support business strategy.Skyscanner was recognised in two additional categories, winning the awards for Best staff travel ...