All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1047
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ArticleIndian restaurant transports Londoners to work in tuk tuk
Something for the weekend: The morning commute can be a dreary experience for many employees, especially when commuters are crammed into busy tube carriages or battling the temperamental British weather for a soggy walk to work. However, Indian restaurant Anokha revamped London-based employees’ journeys into work this week by providing ...
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Video
Health and wellbeing: Employee benefits that matter
The eight-minute video above, presented by James Fisher, head of sales at Embryocare, covers:What benefits can employers put in place to help employees look after their families?What type of benefit is most valuable to an employee?What type of benefit is most valuable to an employer?Do employers have a responsibility to ...
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ArticleLouise’s lowdown: The pull, pinch, and push power of pay rates
In August 2017, the Living Wage Foundation and National Union of Students released the results of the Student opinion survey: June 2017, which found that 93% of students are motivated to work for an organisation that pays the voluntary living wage.The Living Wage Foundation’s living wage rate is paid by ...
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Article60% believe their employer should provide fresh fruit at work
Almost two-thirds (60%) of employee respondents believe their employer should offer fresh fruit to staff in the workplace, according to research by British Summer Fruits.Its survey of 2,000 UK employees also found that 78% of respondents do not know who the relevant person to speak to is about introducing healthier ...
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Article89% use salary sacrifice to buy technology they could not afford outright
Almost nine in 10 (89%) respondents who have purchased a technology product through a salary sacrifice scheme would not have bought the product elsewhere because they could not afford to buy the item outright, according to research by Let’s Connect, part of Personal Group.Its survey of 1,100 employees who have ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Mace to discuss mental health innovation at Employee Benefits Live 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Judith Grant (pictured), associate director, health and wellbeing at construction organisation Mace, will discuss how employers can take an innovative approach to mental health at Employee Benefits Live 2017.Her session, titled ‘Getting proactive with mental health at work’, will form part of the health and wellbeing conference stream on ...
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ArticleJarrold and Sons completes £19m pensions buy-in
Retail organisation Jarrold and Sons has completed a £19 million pensions buy-in transaction.The transaction has secured pension payments for over 500 scheme members, as well as reduced pensions longevity risks for the organisation’s pension scheme, which is provided by Aviva.Western Pension Solutions advised Jarrold and Sons on all aspects of ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Royal Mail to discuss health and wellbeing at Employee Benefits Live 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Dr Shaun Davies (pictured), global director of safety, health, wellbeing and sustainability at postal organisation Royal Mail Group, will discuss why employers should integrate a health and wellbeing strategy with business strategy at Employee Benefits Live 2017.The session, ‘Managing health and wellbeing at work’, will form part of the ...
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ArticleEnhanced income protection benefit offered to Metropolitan Police staff
Members of the Metropolitan Police Service can now access an enhanced income protection benefit which include access to personal nurse advisers.The nurse advisory service, provided by RedArc, was added to the income protection offering on 11 August 2017. This will enable eligible staff to access long-term practical help and emotional ...
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Supplier articleSeven ideas for alcohol-free team socials
Work socials are a really important part of working life. They provide an environment where employees can forge closer relationships with colleagues, making them happier at work and boosting productivity. Well-planned team building events also make employees feel valued, and gives them a sense of belonging – vital for happiness ...
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Supplier articleTop tips: using tech to improve employee engagement
Technology is continuing to revolutionise employee engagement. From specialist social networks, to bespoke portals, the major benefits of these technological trends include connectivity, instant communication and data collection. Here are our top tips for utilising technology to foster better employee engagement.Connectivity is keyThe ability to connect with employees anytime and ...
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Five ways to combat office negativity and nurture an engaged workforce
by Robert Hicks, Group HR Director Every office has one. The Negative Nancy. Gloomy Stu. Bummer Bob.We can’t all be rainbows and sunshine. Some people are simply less cheery than others, and even the most positive of us, myself included, experience an off day when we’re not feeling well or ...
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OpinionClare Gregory and Kate Hodgkiss: Global reward strategies - supporting diversity and inclusion legitimately
From an employment law perspective, there are two primary issues to consider when creating a global reward strategy. The first is ensuring that the strategy does not breach discrimination laws in any country where it is implemented. The second is ensuring that the rewards provided comply with legally mandated minimums, ...
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Case StudiesPinsent Masons commits to supporting diversity and inclusion globally
International law firm Pinsent Masons employs almost 3,000 members of staff globally, with office locations spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. The law firm, which featured in lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) equality charity Stonewall’s 2017 Top Global Employers list, works to ensure it provides ...
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AnalysisHow to create a global reward strategy to support diversity and inclusion
Need to know:Organisation-wide values that commit to supporting diversity and inclusion should be upheld and respected across global locations.Consider benefit policies and communications through an inclusive lens to ensure that they do not exclude any groups.Use broad principles of alignment so that all global staff are supported while accounting for ...
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ArticleMedian pay for FTSE 100 chief executives falls by almost 20%
The median pay for chief executive officers (CEOs) working in the UK’s top 100 organisations has fallen by almost 20% to £3.5 million in 2017 compared to £4.3 million in 2016, according to research by Deloitte.Its preview of its annual FTSE 100 executive remuneration report, which analyses publicly available data ...
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Article17% of staff aged over 55 struggle to manage work-life balance
Just under a fifth (17%) of respondents aged over 55 struggle to juggle their work with other aspects of their lives, according to research by Robert Half UK.The It’s time we all work happy: the secrets of the happiest companies and employees report, which surveyed 24,000 employees across eight countries, ...
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ArticleIrish military recruits and privates to receive pay increase
The Permanent Defence Force in Ireland is to award a pay increase to general service recruits and privates following the introduction of a revised pay scale.The pay increase, which will apply to recruits and privates who joined the Permanent Defence Force after 1 January 2013, will be backdated to 1 ...
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Video
What does wellbeing for the 4G workforce look like?
The six-minute video above, presented by Pam Whelan, head of corporate at Simplyhealth, covers the following areas:To set the scene, who are the different generations in the workplace today?What opportunities does the multi-generational workforce bring to wellbeing?How can businesses provide meaningful benefits to employees?What is next: generation alpha and wellbeing ...
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OpinionGreg Burgess: Back to the drawing board on employment tribunal fees?
The fact July 2017’s decision of the Supreme Court concerning the employment tribunal fees system made it on to the main evening news on all channels, shows just how significant the decision was.The court’s decision effectively said that the fees system was denying lower earners access to justice because the ...