All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1016
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Introducing organic exercise at work
by Nick Hudson, Head of Physical ActivityWhat’s the number one reason your employees give for not taking part in physical activity? Yes, you guessed it: There’s not enough time. You may have tried to argue along the lines of “If you really wanted to, you’d make time,” but I doubt ...
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Article53% feel appreciated at work
More than half (53%) of US employee respondents feel appreciated at work, according to research by Attacoin and Survata.The Attacoin 2017 employee appreciation study, which surveyed 500 full-time US employees, also found that 22% of respondents agree and 12% strongly agree that appreciation is best demonstrated with money.The research also ...
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ArticleFacebook and Microsoft among 2017's highest-paying UK organisations
Facebook, Microsoft, and Salesforce are among the top 10 highest-paying organisations in the UK, according to research by Glassdoor.Its 10 highest paying companies in the UK for 2017 report is based on UK employee salary reports that have been shared with Glassdoor on an anonymous and voluntary basis. The figures ...
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ArticleGovernment launches gender pay gap viewing service
The Government Equalities Office has launched an online gender pay gap viewing service to enable the public to see the information that organisations have published so far to fulfil their gender pay gap reporting obligations.The gender pay gap reporting regulations were introduced on 6 April 2017, with a snapshot date ...
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Article64% believe employers offer benefits that staff do not want, need or use
Almost two-thirds (64%) of respondents believe that organisations invest in expensive benefits that employees neither want, need or use, according to research by Michael Page.Its survey of 1,000 UK adults aged 18 or over who have moved into or applied for a new job in the past three years, also ...
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What has been the impact of pension freedoms?
Jonathan Watts-Lay, director, WEALTH at work, comments: “The pension changes have brought a whole new range of options to consider. Individuals now have to think about whether they want an annuity, drawdown, cash or a combination of options; when to access their pension; if it is better to use savings ...
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Five self-improvement apps for a productive day
by Megan Gough, Head of Client CommunicationsYour resolution for 2017 may have included a nod toward improving your physical fitness routine. But whether or not you’re making good on that promise we have a couple other ways to improve wellbeing that looks beyond your gym or fitness goals.Let us help ...
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ArticleGovernment delays money purchase annual allowance and pensions advice legislation
The government is to delay legislating for the reduction to the money purchase annual allowance (MPAA), and the introduction of the £500 tax-exempt employer-arranged pensions advice allowance.The clauses that would legislate for these provisions have been removed from the Finance Bill 2017, which was debated in the House of Commons ...
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ArticleBNP Paribas and University of Lincoln shortlisted for diversity and inclusion benefits
BNP Paribas and the University of Lincoln (pictured) have been shortlisted in the best benefits to support diversity and inclusion category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2017.New for this year, this award recognises employers that use benefits effectively to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion.The full category shortlist is:BNP ...
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Case StudiesHoliday Extras introduces new benefits strategy to align with business goals
Travel and leisure organisation Holiday Extras has introduced a new benefits strategy to align reward and benefits with its new brand image and a five-year business growth plan.Its new approach to benefits, which launched in March 2017, reflects new business branding around adventure and exploring the world in a feet-first ...
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Article38% believe a culture change is needed to address sedentary behaviour at work
More than one-third (38%) of respondents believe that a complete culture change is required to encourage staff to spend less time sitting at work, according to research by Active Working.Its survey of 275 employees, which has been conducted to mark On Your Feet Britain Day on Friday 28 April 2017, ...
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WEALTH at work online poll
WEALTH at work is currently running an online poll on whether employers provide a guidance service* on financial issues such as pensions and retirement income options for their employees.*By guidance we mean a one to one conversation which helps employees clarify elements of their financial situation either in the workplace ...
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ArticleSavers access £10.8bn through pension freedoms
Retirement savers have accessed approximately £10.8 billion through the pension freedoms since the pension reforms were introduced in April 2015, according to data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).Its Flexible payments from pensions: April 2017 report also found that the number of individuals who have received flexible payments from their ...
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How can you help bridge the employee engagement gap?
There's a sizeable engagement gap between employers and employees. We know it's there, but where did it come from and how can we bridge it?Almost three-quarters of business leaders surveyed by the Harvard Business Review said that employee engagement was critical to their long-term success. But only 24% of the ...
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ArticleAshurst, PepsiCo and Vodafone are among 2017's top employers for women
Accenture, Ashurst, EY, Lloyds Banking Group, PepsiCo UK and Ireland, and Vodafone are among the organisations that feature in The Times' Top 50 Employers for Women 2017 list, compiled by The Times and Business in the Community (BITC).The unranked list, which forms part of Responsible Business Week (24-28 April 2017), ...
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ArticleDX to face legal action over minimum wage and holiday pay
Mail and parcel delivery organisation DX is to face legal action over the entitlement of its delivery drivers to employment rights, such as being paid the national minimum wage and holiday pay.The legal claim, which is being brought to employment tribunal by law firm Leigh Day, argues that drivers are ...
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ArticlePoll: 67% have not communicated the changes to childcare vouchers to staff
Employee Benefits poll: More than two-thirds (67%) of employer respondents have not communicated the changes to childcare vouchers to employees.The poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 70 responses, found that a third (33%) of respondents have informed staff about the changes.The government began rolling out its tax-free childcare scheme this ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Pensions allowance controversy continues
The government’s planned reduction of the money purchase annual allowance (MPAA) from £10,000 to £4,000 has always been a somewhat controversial move.It hit the headlines again earlier this week when the government confirmed that it would delay legislating for the reduction to the MPAA after the clauses that would legislate ...
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Poll: Are you aware of the legislative delay to the money purchase annual allowance?
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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 April 2017 were: Government launches gender pay gap viewing service29% of baby boomers cite work-life balance as top consideration when looking to move jobsFacebook and Microsoft among 2017's highest-paying UK organisationsBrighton and Hove Albion Football Club staff to ...