All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1025
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ArticleEPC-UK launches wellbeing programme and issues fitness devices
EPC-UK has launched a wellbeing programme for its 250-strong workforce.As part of the programme, Commit to be Fit, employees will be provided with a Garmin fitness activity tracker and will have access to a wellbeing portal.Staff can register their fitness trackers and their interest in the programme through the portal, ...
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The perks that matter to employees
There’s great article in the Harvard Business Review on perks that matter to employees.Benefits schemes are built around heavyweight benefits such as child care vouchers, private medical insurance, cycle to work, and gymflex. And, for good reason, the data consistently shows employees want employers to help them make their salaries ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week 18-24 May
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 18 and 24 May 2017 were:High Court rules against British Airways in pensions discretionary increase caseAsos and John Lewis Partnership named UK’s Top Companies for 2017EXCLUSIVE: 49% would leave an organisation due to a lack of recognitionEXCLUSIVE: Atomic Weapons Establishment launches ...
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ArticleEmployee with 'cattitude' to receive cat-cuddling benefits
Something for the weekend: In October 2015, Uber ran an initiative across 50 North American cities allowing office staff to cuddle kittens for 15 minutes for a ‘snuggle fee’ of $30. The scheme was designed to support local animal shelters and to encourage employees to adopt kittens in need of ...
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ArticleDebbie Lovewell-Tuck: Holistic wellbeing rises up the agenda
As our inaugural Wellbeing Week, in association with Aon, draws to a end, it’s time to reflect on the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.There can be no denying that wellbeing has become big business. How many of you own a cook book or follow ...
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ArticleHealth and wellbeing in numbers, May 2017
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Article90% face challenges communicating benefits
Nine in 10 (90%) employer respondents face challenges when communicating employee benefits to staff, according to research by benefits communication portal provider Mybenefitsatwork.Its survey of 250 UK HR directors at organisations employing 50-5,000 staff also found that more than one-third (34%) of respondents communicate benefits to employees via face-to-face presentations.The ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 39% rank the intranet as a very valuable technology for benefits
EXCLUSIVE: More than a third (39%) of employer respondents rank their intranet as a very valuable form of benefits technology, 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 32% of respondents rank a reward ...
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ArticleEmployee benefits professional of the year shortlist announced
The shortlist for the coveted Employee benefits professional of the year 2017 has been unveiled.This award, sponsored by Capita Employee Benefits, recognises in-house HR and benefits professionals who have made a significant contribution to their organisation and to the industry.The full category shortlist is:Amanda Diston, HR director, total rewards, Europe, ...
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Top things employees should consider when planning for retirement
WEALTH at work, a leading provider of financial education, guidance and advice in the workplace, outlines below some of the top things employees should consider when planning for their retirement.How much income will employees need in retirement?One key thing which many don’t realise is that they are unlikely to need ...
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ArticleBritish Airways granted leave to appeal in pensions case
British Airways (BA) has been granted leave to appeal a High Court ruling that found in favour of the Airways Pension Scheme (APS) trustees' power and decision to award discretionary pension increases.In the case of British Airways v Airways Pension Scheme Trustee, the airline disputed the trustees’ decision to amend ...
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Case StudiesAce Work Gear sees benefit of outsourcing payroll
Construction safety workwear organisation Ace Work Gear outsourced its payroll two years ago. The Fife-based firm employs 12 members of staff, many of who work remotely. It is a move that would suit any employer that has to deal with complicated payroll structures, says Sam Williamson, co-founder of Ace Work ...
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AnalysisWhat are the pros and cons of payroll outsourcing?
Need to knowThe costs of payroll outsourcing can be outweighed by the timesaving efficiencies it creates, which allow employers and staff to focus on other areas of business operations.Pensions auto-enrolment can create its own payroll challenges, with fluctuating eligibility among employees on variable pay. Outsourcing payroll can help employers overcome ...
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OpinionColin Jackson: Payroll – do it yourself or outsource?
Paying staff accurately and on time every time requires a deep understanding of complex legislation and that, in turn, requires investment. For many organisations, the questions are: should that investment be in-house or is it cost-beneficial to outsource? Should all processes be outsourced or just some of them?Before an employer ...
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ArticleMark Dolan to host the Employee Benefits Awards 2017
Comedian, writer and presenter Mark Dolan is to host the Employee Benefits Awards on Friday 9 June 2017.Dolan has hosted TV comedy shows such as Balls of Steel and The Mad Bad Ad Show, in addition to appearing in film review show Popcorn and topical debate programme The Last Word.He ...
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Article31% of Canadian employers plan to invest more in health and wellbeing
Just under a third (31%) of employer respondents in Canada intend to invest more in employee wellbeing and health education over the next year, according to research by healthcare organisation Sanofi.The 2017 Sanofi Canada healthcare survey, which surveyed 1,500 adults in Canada who are the primary holders of employee health ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Royal Academy of Arts sees 51% of staff engage with pensions online
Copyright: Fraser MarrEXCLUSIVE: Royal Academy of Arts has seen 51% of its employees register to view their pension online following the launch of a new pension scheme and workplace savings platform.The charity launched a group self-invested personal pension (Sipp) and introduced the Corporate Vantage workplace savings platform, provided by Hargreaves ...
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OpinionJoe Aiston and Michael Chattle: Holiday pay claims decision upheld by the EAT
The law surrounding the calculation of holiday pay has seen a string of important cases recently; however this is an area of employment law where there is still a certain level of uncertainty for employers. An Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) decision earlier this month (May 2017) has provided some small ...
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ArticleTribunal rules holiday pay should include compulsory overtime for ambulance staff
An employment tribunal has ruled that compulsory overtime performed by ambulance employees when their shift overruns should be included in holiday pay calculations.In the case of Flowers and Others v East of England Ambulance Trust, ambulance staff brought a claim for unlawful deduction from wages in relation to the way ...
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AnalysisHow to effectively manage pensions change in an organisation
Need to know:Reasons for pension change projects can vary, for example, an organisation may wish to reduce the costs of its current scheme, or lower the risks involved.Setting corporate objectives around what the organisation wants to achieve with its pension scheme is the first step when deciding on the most ...