All articles by Tynan Barton – Page 8
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OpinionSarah Clay: Should pension schemes trace missing members?
Many pension schemes will have missing members to whom benefits are due but cannot be paid as they are not contactable.As people move house, change their name or change their contact details, they may update as many organisations as they can with their new details. But what happens if they ...
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ArticleTim Middleton: Mansion House reforms bring risk alongside long-term reward
On 10 July 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced an ambitious initiative designed to encourage pension schemes to invest in unlisted equities. In addition to proposed regulatory changes to scheme governance and the management of defined benefit (DB) schemes, Hunt sought to persuade the UK’s defined contribution (DC) and Local Government ...
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ArticlePaul Gilshan: Supporting carbon neutral driving
With the environment a core part of many organisations’ objectives, it can be a challenge to ensure that all business practices, including benefits, are maximising their opportunities to reduce carbon footprints.The switch to carbon neutral driving is helping more employers than ever before to remove polluting vehicles from their car ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to bikes-for-work schemes
What are bikes-for-work schemes?Bikes-for-work schemes are tax-exempt arrangements that encourage employees to cycle to work to reduce environmental pollution and promote healthier lifestyles.The schemes are usually offered via a salary sacrifice arrangement. It was introduced in the 1999 Finance Act to encourage employers to loan bicycles and cycling safety equipment ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid explores the complexities of mental health first aid
Big Bad Boss has asked me to train as a mental health first aider, which is a bit like asking the IT function to advise on personal hygiene. That said, it is a lot more interesting than usual stuff I do. For example, my next task is looking at the ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid takes on mental health first aid
Big Bad Boss has asked me to train as a mental health first aider, which is a lot more interesting than the usual stuff I do. For example, my next task is looking at the lifestyle options on our defined contribution (DC) pension plan. Snore.It would be nice if the ...
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ArticleBeverley Hamblet-Bowes: How do you encourage employees to use green commuting options?
Sustainability is important for us at Nominet; we are committed to reducing the negative impact our business activities may have on the environment and lowering our carbon emissions through our carbon reduction plan to support our net-zero 2050 goal.As part of this, we provide a variety of options for green ...
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ArticleIan Hodson: How do you encourage employees to use green commuting options?
More than ever, being able to demonstrate your values as an organisation is imperative not only to active employees but also to recruitment candidates looking for a match not only in respect of the role, but also the organisational culture. Encouraging employees to take greener travel options can be an ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Precis Digital takes collaborative approach to ensure benefits suit staff needs
Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/Precis Digital podcastListen: In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Jess Dickenson talks about the role that benefits play in building a world-class workforce at Precis Digital.Dickenson, chief operating officer at the digital marketing agency, explains how the organisation takes a collaborative approach to ensure ...
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Case StudiesBenefits on offer at Precis Digital
Benefits offered by Precis Digital:Pension A group personal pension (GPP) scheme for all employees, with up to 8% matching contributions from the employer.Healthcare and wellbeingA £40 wellness allowance each month, which can be used towards items such as physical exercise, therapy apps and private medical insurance.Employee assistance programme (EAP).Access to ...
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ArticleStagecoach Manchester drivers strike over pay
More than 1,000 Stagecoach Manchester bus drivers are striking today (11 August) after rejecting a renewed pay offer that does not include back pay.According to trade union Unite, while an offer of around £14.3% was made to be implemented from September, rather than June, the agreed anniversary date for pay ...
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ArticleChief Uno player needed for £3,500-a-week role
Something for the weekend: Toy firm Mattel has advertised for a chief Uno player to help promote its new Uno Quattro game.The job is advertised as paying $4,444 (£3,500) a week to play the game over a four-week period in New York, starting in September. The successful candidate will need ...
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ArticleHR professionals do not believe benefits meet employees’ needs
Although 59% of HR professionals say their organisation’s benefits meet individuals’ needs, only 28% believe this to be true on an unconscious level, according to a neuroscience-approach survey by Aon.Its 2023 HR future focus survey measured both conscious and non-conscious responses to ascertain what respondents truly think about their current ...
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ArticleAmazon extends reproductive care benefits to employees in 50 countries worldwide
Online retail giant Amazon has extended a virtual reproductive support programme to its employees in over 50 countries around the world.The programme, run by Maven Clinic, gives all Amazon employees and their partners virtual support for in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), adoption, egg freezing, and other family-building benefits.Employees have virtual access to ...
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ArticlePrysmian Group launches new global parental support policy
Energy and telecom cable firm Prysmian Group has launched a new global parental policy in all countries where it operates, including those in Europe, North America, and APAC.The new parental policy will raise the minimum parental leave for mothers and primary caregivers from 12 to 16 weeks at full salary, ...
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ArticleMOMO Kombucha brewery launches period policy for staff
MOMO Kombucha brewery has introduced a period policy for its employees. The policy was launched to facilitate positive conversations about periods in the workplace and to offer support to staff.The policy offers employees that experience period pain which makes it difficult to work up to one full day of paid ...
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ArticleRhondda Cynon Taf Council recognised as living wage employer
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has been accredited as a living wage employer, a commitment which will see no-one working at the council paid below the current minimum hourly wage of £10.90, higher than the government minimum for over 23s, which currently stands at £10.42 per hour.The announcement of accreditation follows ...
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ArticleAnchor receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Specialist housing provider Anchor has received a menopause-friendly accreditation in recognition of its commitment to inclusive practices and supporting employees experiencing perimenopause and menopause.The accreditation, awarded by Menopause in the Workplace, highlights organisations which are taking positive steps to embrace menopause to establish a working environment that sets up employees ...
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Article57% of millennials feel uncomfortable discussing mental health at work
Over half (57%) of millennial employees do not feel comfortable disclosing mental health or psychological conditions, such as ADHD, anxiety, or depression, in the workplace, according to research from Reed.co.uk.The research, conducted among 2,000 UK workers, found that Millennials, those born between 1986 and 1991, are less likely to open ...
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ArticleLaura Probert: How do you ensure staff feel appreciated all year round?
The easiest things that cost the least, are the things that often slip in a work culture, especially when businesses are under pressure. Like a simple ‘thank you’ for a great job.When it comes to appreciation and recognition, that’s where every leader at Egress starts. There are many fancy, expensive ...