All Total reward articles – Page 166
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ArticleTowers Watson and Willis complete merger
Willis and Towers Watson have officially merged to create Willis Towers Watson.The two organisations first announced that they had signed a definitive merger agreement in June 2015.The newly created global advisory, broking and solutions provider has over 39,000 employees in more than 120 countries.John Haley, chief executive officer of Willis ...
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ArticleEntercom introduces new benefits for staff
US radio broadcasting firm Entercom, which employs a total of 2,726 staff, is to introduce new employee benefits in January 2016, including a volunteering initiative, a student loan reimbursement programme and a discounted stock purchase scheme.The volunteering programme will give Entercom’s employees a half-day off each quarter to volunteer for ...
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ArticleLivingbridge to acquire Broadstone
Private equity firm Livingbridge is to acquire Broadstone Corporate Benefits and Broadstone Risk and Healthcare Ltd from Oakley Capital.Broadstone provides pensions, employee benefits, actuarial and investment services advice to small and medium sized employers, pension scheme trustees and individual pension scheme members.Livingbridge aims to help Broadstone increase in scale and ...
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Article18% to change reward package as a result of national living wage
Some 18% of respondents plan to make changes to their reward package to mitigate the impact of the national living wage, according to research by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Accenture.The CBI/Accenture employment trends survey, which is based on responses from 342 employers, also found that more than ...
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ArticleSarah Purnell: What's on your employee benefits wish list?
Most of my ideas are around saving time and giving me a chance to do more of things I want to with my time.A main winner would be a personalised search engine that knew what I was looking for and what was relevant to me. Cookies go some of the ...
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ArticleDaryl Maitland: What’s on your employee benefits wish list?
My wish list largely centres around health and wellbeing. Some macro-level factors will, in my view, create increased demand and expectations that employers provide wellbeing-related benefits and workplaces that are conducive to our health.There is still a significant way to go to rebalance our public finances. The strain on the ...
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ArticleDebra Corey: What’s on your employee benefits wish list?
I discussed this topical question with my colleagues over social media, which helped generate some great ideas, most of which revolve around fitness, food and fun.Unsurprisingly, fitness benefits are high on the employee benefits wish list. Ideas include an onsite gym, a pool and a climbing wall. All great ideas, ...
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ArticleSmith moves to UCL
Karen Smith has joined University College London (UCL) as head of wellbeing.Smith's prior experience includes organisational wellbeing manager, as well as reward and wellbeing manager at the Financial Ombudsman Service.
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ArticleBurtoft joins Comcast
Kirsten Burtoft has moved to media production organisation Comcast where she is global benefits manager.She was previously reward manager at NBCUniversal, as well as a reward advisor. Burtoft's previous experience includes reward analyst at MTV Networks Europe and reward analyst at John Lewis.
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ArticleWragge Lawrence Graham recruits Mckie
Law firm Wragge Lawrence Graham and Company has appointed Neil Mckie head of reward and performance.Neil previously worked at Herbert Smith Freehills as head of reward, management information (MI) and HR systems, at Deloitte as head of reward and MI, and at Barclays as senior manager change and reward.
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ArticleBritish Land hires Bourne
Warren Bourne has joined British Land as reward consultant (interim). He joined from EDF Trading, where he was head of reward (interim).Bourne previously held the role of global and UK reward director (interim) at Bupa, and of reward consultant (interim) at Henderson Global Investors.
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ArticleSteve Webb begins Royal London role
Former pensions minister Steve Webb has taken up his position as director of policy and external communications at Royal London. The appointment was first announced in August 2015.Webb was pensions minister between May 2010 and May 2015, and a member of parliament since 1997.
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Connect puts the spotlight on the future of reward
Employee Benefits Connect 2016 will offer delegates the opportunity to stay ahead of the game by hearing the latest thinking about the future of reward.The annual event, held on 9 March 2016 at the Lancaster London, provides reward and benefits professionals with valuable opportunities to share ideas and knowledge with ...
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ArticleUK Fast offices boast a bar, DJs and giant chessboard
Something for the weekend…UK Fast offers some rather unusual benefits.The digital cloud organisation has kitted out its offices with a giant chessboard, bar and recording studio where its 255 staff can have a break and create music.Its office space also boasts a den where employees can have naps for half ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards entry deadline extended
The Employee Benefits Awards 2016 entry deadline has been extended to 29 January 2016.The annual Employee Benefits Awards provide employers with an opportunity to gain recognition for their benefits achievements. There are 23 categories to enter, ranging from pensions and healthcare to voluntary and motivational benefits, and everything in between, ...
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ArticleJust 24% are happy with their benefits package
Less than a quarter (24%) of respondents are happy with their workplace benefits package, according to research by health and wellbeing provider Benenden.Its survey of 2,000 employees also found that 28% of respondents believe a good benefits offering increases their loyalty to their employer.The survey also found:23% of respondents say ...
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ArticleEnter the Employee Benefits Awards for the chance to be recognised as best in class
The deadline for the annual Employee Benefits Awards closes on Friday 11 December 2015, so don’t delay.The awards ceremony provides the chance to showcase the outstanding work that reward and benefits professionals have conducted over the past year, recognising benefits approaches that have made a significant difference to organisations and ...
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Case StudiesAnglian Water taps into own resources for staff benefits
Anglian Water prides itself on its inclusive culture when it comes to employee engagement and retention, which is why the water supply organisation offers a range of benefits to as many staff as possible. One of its key challenges is offering a benefits package that is both cost-effective and competitive ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Anglian Water
A look at the benefits offered by Anglian Water:PensionTrust-based defined contribution (DC) pension scheme available for all new staff with a salary sacrifice option available.Minimum employee contribution set at 5% with a matching employer contribution of up to 8%.Defined benefit (DB) scheme closed to new joiners.Health and wellbeingPrivate medical insurance ...
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AnalysisAre employers returning to a paternalistic benefits approach?
If you read nothing else, read this...The traditional paternalistic benefits approach, which is based upon employees staying in a job for life, is considered to be expensive and outdated.Benefits strategies have moved towards the approach of offering employees choice and control over their own benefits package.The new paternalism landscape empowers ...