All Total reward articles – Page 134
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 56% share funding of benefits with staff
EXCLUSIVE: More than half (56%) of employer respondents offer a benefits package that is part employer and part employee funded, according to research by Employee Benefits and Staffcare.The Employee Benefits/Staffcare Benefits research 2017, which surveyed 271 employer respondents in February-March 2017, also found that just 1% of respondents only offer ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week 10-17 May
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 11 and 17 May 2017 were: The Pensions Regulator names auto-enrolment non-compliant employersTravel organisation rewards staff by turning office into giant ball pit43% think their employer puts business results ahead of employee wellbeingGowling WLG launches online benefits portal for UK staffEXCLUSIVE: ...
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ArticleLouise’s lowdown: Cryopreservation enters the benefits mix
At the beginning of May, Richard Craib, founder of artificial intelligence hedge fund Numerai, announced the launch of a new employee benefit on Twitter: whole-body preservation cryonics. The tweet included a link to a job listing for a full stack engineer vacancy at the firm. The job description detailed the ...
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AnalysisHow to control the cost of employee benefits provision
Need to knowThe cost of benefits is increasing due to changes such as those impacting pensions auto-enrolment contributions, salary sacrifice arrangements and insurance premium tax.A risk-based approach taking in everything from financing mechanisms to claims controls can help secure the optimum benefits package for an organisation.Communicating benefits pushes up employee ...
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Case StudiesTen Group offers a range of benefits on a modest budget
Controlling benefits costs is a key challenge for the Ten (Transforming Education in Norfolk) Group, a federation of educational institutions in Norfolk, employing 1,400 permanent members of staff and a further 400 casual staff. Hilary Bright, director of HR services at the Ten Group, says: "We wanted to offer a ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 82% offer benefits to retain employees
EXCLUSIVE: More than three-quarters (82%) of employer respondents offer benefits because they are an effective retention tool, according to research by Employee Benefits and Staffcare.The Benefits research 2017, which surveyed 271 employer respondents in February-March 2017, also found that 81% of respondents provide employee benefits because they are an effective ...
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ArticleAttend the Employee Benefits Awards and Summer Party to celebrate success
The Employee Benefits Awards and Summer Party 2017 is fast approaching, with the annual industry event now less than a month away.This year’s event will take place on Friday 9 June, bringing together HR, benefits and reward professionals to recognise and celebrate innovative benefits schemes and strategies.The event will provide ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week 10 May
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 4 and 10 May 2017 were: New Zealand Police hires guinea pig to promote safety messagesBlenheim Palace launches wellbeing programmeBaringa Partners and McDonald's named 2017's Best Workplaces UKInterContinental Hotels Group introduces online retirement planning toolRolls-Royce agrees three-year pay deal for Rotherham-based ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: March-April 2017
The top 10 most-read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 7 March and 24 April 2017 were: NHS staff to receive 1% pay riseThe NHS Pay Review Body recommended that NHS staff across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland receive a 1% pay rise, effective from 1 April 2017.2. Tax-free childcare to ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits/Staffcare Benefits research 2017
Click to download the Employee Benefits/Staffcare Benefits research 2017The Employee Benefits/Staffcare Benefits research 2017 was conducted in February-March 2017 among readers of employeebenefits.co.uk. It received 271 responses.This report is aimed at helping compensation, reward and benefits professionals understand the key issues driving current benefits strategies, as well as issues shaping ...
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Case StudiesPenguin Random House keeps its total reward offering up to date and informative
Penguin Random House keeps employees informed about their total reward package through its benefits portal.The portal offers the 2100 employees at the publishing organisation access to their individual total reward statements (TRS), as well as to its flexible benefits and employee discounts schemes.The TRS show the total value of an ...
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OpinionAdam Kingl: Rethinking reward for generation Y
One thing is for certain: employees are a lot less loyal than they used to be. Generation Y in particular, our youngest employees in their twenties and early thirties, seem to jump from employer to employer with an almost frightening rapidity. Make no mistake either, this is not just a ...
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AnalysisTotal reward for the modern workforce
Need to know:Total reward strategies must develop in line with the profile of the modern workforce, including part-time and flexible-working employees, as well as a greater generational diversity.Employers should offer benefits around career and personal development, wellbeing, and recognition to attract and motivate a wide range of employees.Employers need to ...
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ArticleDebbie Lovewell-Tuck: Shaping benefits strategies against a backdrop of change
The world has changed immeasurably in the 12 months since we published the Benefits research 2016.As the UK moves further towards its exit from the European Union and, at the time of writing, towards a snap general election, much uncertainty exists as to the potential impact of such events on ...
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ArticleNew Zealand Police hires guinea pig to promote safety messages
Something for the weekend: Although cuddles, being petted, and exploring the local community for new food supplies might not be considered traditional reward elements within an organisation’s motivation strategy, New Zealand Police is going to be utilising these benefits for its newest recruit; Elliot the guinea pig.Elliot, who has his ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 27 April and 3 May 2017 were: Ashurst, PepsiCo and Vodafone are among 2017's top employers for womenPension Schemes Bill 2017 receives Royal AssentStatistician ranks as best job of 2017DX to face legal action over minimum wage and holiday payVodafone New ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits named Pensions/Benefits Publication of the Year 2017
Employee Benefits has been named Pensions/Benefits Publication of the Year at the 2017 Willis Towers Watson Media Awards, winning the accolade for the third consecutive year.The annual industry media awards, now in its twelfth year, recognises excellence in business journalism, focusing on HR, pensions, benefits, insurance, reinsurance and risk, mergers ...
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ArticleTurner is HR director at Well Pharmacy
Healthcare and wellbeing organisation Well Pharmacy has appointed Ben Turner HR director following a six-month interim period in the role.In this position, Turner will lead the organisation’s people strategy, as well as have day-to-day responsibility over organisational development and reward, resourcing, learning and development, engagement, and business partnering. He will ...
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ArticleGill moves to Easyjet
Harveen Gill has been appointed compensation and benefits analyst at Easyjet.Gill previously worked as reward advisor at soft drink organisation Britvic, and as HR administrator at luxury department store Harvey Nichols.
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Virgin Management
The workplace benefits on offer at Virgin Management include:Pension and group riskGroup personal pension plan with a minimum 1% employee contribution and 2% employer contribution. Contributions are matched on a one-for-one basis up to a 5% employer contribution.Income protection of up to 75% of salary.Life assurance for four-times salary, provided ...