All Total reward articles – Page 139
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 17 and 23 November 2016 were: Keep up to date with the Autumn StatementGovernment limits tax-efficient salary sacrifice arrangementsBupa to acquire Oasis Dental CareCostco and Sainsbury's are recognised for payroll giving schemesPackaging workers to strike over payBenchmark your pay and benefits ...
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ArticleKeep up to date with the Autumn Statement 2016
Chancellor Philip Hammond will deliver his Autumn Statement 2016 speech from 12.30pm today (23 November 2016).Stay tuned to the Employee Benefits website for all the latest updates on how the Autumn Statement could impact employers and staff, with potential changes around salary sacrifice arrangements, pensions, and the national living wage.Follow ...
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ArticleCostco and Sainsbury’s are recognised for payroll giving schemes
Arriva London, Costco and Sainsbury’s were among the organisations recognised for best practice around payroll giving schemes at the National Payroll Giving Excellence Awards 2016 on Wednesday 16 November 2016.The awards are designed to reward innovation and promotional excellence, and recognise an organisation’s sustained effort to grow payroll giving schemes.Payroll ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 10 and 16 November 2016 were: Ryanair advertises for worst job in IrelandRolls-Royce completes £1.1bn pension buyoutArthur J Gallagher acquires ArgentisAston Martin to increase pay for UK staff by 3%EXCLUSIVE: 33% do not plan to offer a workplace lifetime Isa76% rank ...
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Article53% of under 35s place flexible working in their top three benefits
More than half (53%) of respondents under the age of 35 cite flexible working as one of the top three most attractive benefits when applying for a new job, according to research by Fidelity International.Its survey of 1,230 UK employees also found that 53% of all respondents list annual leave ...
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ArticleShowcase best practice at the Employee Benefits Awards 2017
Showcase best practice in reward and benefits by entering the Employee Benefits Awards 2017.There are 23 categories to enter, ranging from most engaging benefits proposition to best mental health strategy, and everything in between.Enter by Friday 9 December 2016 for your chance to win.The categories for the Employee Benefits Awards ...
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ArticleArthur J Gallagher acquires Argentis
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired London-based financial planning and employee benefits consultancy Argentis.Argentis, which provides benefit and wealth management services to private and corporate clients in the UK, will continue to operate from its current office locations in the south of England following the acquisition.Argentis employees, led by David Taplin, ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 3 and 9 November 2016 were: EXCLUSIVE: Jelf Employee Benefits sees 14% of staff take up Christmas savings schemeThe Pensions Regulator begins enforcement action over BHS pension scheme38% would feel valued if given their chosen Christmas perk74% view wellbeing programmes as ...
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ArticleEnter the Employee Benefits Awards 2017 to showcase exceptional benefits strategies
The Employee Benefits Awards are returning for their 15th year in 2017 and are now open for employers to enter to showcase their exceptional work.The Employee Benefits Awards are an opportunity for employers to demonstrate and celebrate the outstanding work they have carried out on their reward and benefits strategies, ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid gets creative with budgets
Last year I escaped the job of putting together the department budgets. Inexplicably, Big Bad Boss had given this task to my colleague Lazy Susan, which is rather like asking a toddler to make a wedding cake. Now she is away, it has fallen back to me. I look at ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 27 October and 2 November 2016 were: London-based staff can ride a unicorn to workEverton Football Club to pay all staff the living wageVoluntary living wage rises to £8.45 an hourNew categories unveiled for Employee Benefits Awards 2017Tribunal rules Uber drivers ...
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ArticleBenefits and long-term business strategy go hand in hand
In today’s business world, there is often a mismatch between employees’ expectations and focus, and organisations’ overarching business strategies and goals. The demise of the appeal of a job for life and the fast pace of roles in many workplaces, means it can be all too easy for employees to ...
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ArticleNew categories unveiled for Employee Benefits Awards 2017
The Employee Benefits Awards 2017 will feature new categories to enable organisations to celebrate their work in additional areas of their benefits and engagement strategies.The best benefits to support diversity and inclusion category has been designed to recognise employers that make effective use of benefits to foster a culture of ...
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Article82% will check an organisation's benefits package when job hunting
More than three quarters (82%) of employee respondents will check an organisation’s benefits package when job hunting, according to research by Jobsite.Its survey of 1,000 UK employees and 500 employers also found that 34% of employer respondents view benefits as an important recruitment tool.The research also found:72% of employee respondents ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 20 and 26 October 2016 were: Nationwide Building Society introduces retirement planning tool for staffCancer Research UK launches bespoke online benefits platformPR organisation advertises for employee with psychopathic traitsAbax introduces dedicated weekly exercise hour for UK staff54% value a good work-life ...
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ArticleThe Employee Benefits Awards 2017 are open for entries
The Employee Benefits Awards are returning for their 15th year to celebrate innovation and best practice in the industry.With a range of categories spanning from pensions, to health and wellbeing, to benefits technology, the awards are designed to showcase employers that have made a significant contribution to their organisation through ...
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ArticleThe month in numbers: September 2016
A look at some of the facts and figures relating to employee benefits in September 2016:£44.3bn is the combined value of bonus payments made in Great Britain in the financial year ending March 2016 (Source: Office for National Statistics) bit.ly/2ctrMVW34% of UK employee respondents feel there is too much choice ...
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8: events: Exhibitors to showcase leading benefits for 2017
Employee Benefits Connect 2017 will provide HR and benefits professionals with the opportunity to network and liaise with industry providers and suppliers face-to-face.At the on-site exhibition, attendees will be able to browse potential benefits innovation that could be utilised within a successful reward strategy for the year ahead.Exhibitors include Barnett ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: August-September 2016
The top 10 most-read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 8 August and 19 September 2016 were: Government consults on tax-efficient benefitsHM Revenue and Customs launched a consultation to examine the potential impact on employers and employees should the government change the way the benefits code applies when a benefit in kind ...
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ArticlePenguin Random House UK promotes Morrison
Publishing organisation Penguin Random House UK has promoted Neil Morrison to director of strategy, culture and innovation. This new role will see Morrison lead the existing strategy and HR teams in driving innovation and organic growth for the business. Morrison was previously group HR director, UK and international companies.