All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1099
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ArticleTotal pay falls by 0.3% in real terms
Total pay for employees in Great Britain, including bonuses, fell by 0.3% in real terms between October to December 2016 and October to December 2017, according to research by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Its UK labour market: February 2018 report also found that regular pay, excluding bonus payments, also ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Gain insight into pensions evolution at Employee Benefits Connect 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2018 will be able to learn about the changing role of defined contribution (DC) pension schemes as part of an overall reward strategy.Mark Pemberthy, head of DC pensions at Conduent HR Services, will present a session titled ‘What employers want from a pension scheme: ...
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ArticleUniversity employees commence four-week strike action in dispute over pensions
University staff who are members of the University and College Union (UCU) are taking part in a two-day strike to commence a four-week industrial action programme in a dispute over pensions.The initial two-day strike, which is to be held on Thursday 22 February and Friday 23 February 2018, will take ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories: 15-21 February 2018
The 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 15 and 21 February 2018 were: Bahamas hotel resort seeks chief flamingo officerMcKinsey and Company reports a 23.8% mean gender pay gapSupreme Court to hear Pimlico Plumbers employment status caseThe Pensions Regulator fines schemes non-compliant with basic auto-enrolment dutiesManchester Mears to award ...
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ArticleMetropolitan Police takes constable to disciplinary hearing for stealing biscuit tin
Something for the weekend: Although a free fruit box or an employer-paid cafeteria may be the norm for staff at some organisations, the Metropolitan Police appears to take a more guarded stance to its employees’ snacks, as a police constable was taken to a misconduct hearing for reportedly stealing a ...
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OpinionJulia Hanna: Financial fitness is a win-win for employers and employees
There is increasing evidence that financial anxiety impacts mental, physical and social wellbeing. This, in turn, impacts attendance and performance at work.With stagnant wages, increased life expectancy, and an uncertain economy and job prospects, according to PWC’s Employee financial wellness survey, published in April 2015, about a third of us ...
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AnalysisFinancial wellbeing in numbers
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Poll: Should employers offer incentives for staff to adopt healthy behaviours?
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ArticlePoll: 76% think Tesco equal pay case will lead to more claims
Employee Benefits poll: More than three-quarters (76%) of respondents think that the legal action being brought against supermarket organisation Tesco over equal pay will pave the way for more equal pay claims overall.A straw poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 59 responses, also found that 8% of respondents do not ...
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ArticleAdmiral Group, EE and TSB Bank among Best Big Companies to Work For in 2018
Admiral Group, EE, Explore Learning, EY and TSB Bank are among the organisations recognised in the Sunday Times’ 25 Best Big Companies to Work for 2018 list.The Sunday Times’ Best Companies lists are based on the results of anonymous employee engagement surveys, which are designed to allow employees to comment ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Have your say in benefits strategy research
What are the key issues and challenges shaping your organisation’s benefits strategy? What are your organisation’s plans for developing a future-fit benefits strategy? How have the changes to salary sacrifice arrangements impacted on your organisation’s benefits provision?Take part in the exclusive Employee Benefits’ Benefits research 2018 to benchmark your organisation’s ...
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ArticleCastle Cement drivers accept two-year pay deal
Drivers at bulk and ready-packed cement organisation Castle Cement who are members of the trade union Unite, have voted to accept a two-year pay deal.The new pay deal, which will apply to approximately 240 employees across eight UK depot sites, includes a 3.7% pay increase effective from 1 January 2018 ...
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Supplier article
How to convey the value of workplace pensions
This month has marked the final auto-enrolment staging date for small employers. With concerns that the current contribution level is not enough to produce an adequate level of income in retirement, Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work comments on what employers can do next.Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work, a ...
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Top five ways to show employee appreciation in the workplace
Small, unexpected gestures of thanks and team recognition given throughout the year go a long way to show employee appreciation and boost engagement. It goes without saying that a pay rise or staff bonus is always welcome - after all, most employees do work for money. However, a surprise word ...
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Supplier article
An ageing population - a threat or an opportunity for your business?
The ageing of Europe, also known as the greying of Europe, is a demographic phenomenon characterised by a decrease in fertility, a decrease in mortality rate, and a higher life expectancy, albeit not necessarily in good health, among European populations. The most significant change will be the transition towards a ...
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ArticleDominic Chappell fined £87,170 for withholding information on BHS from TPR
Dominic Chappell, the majority shareholder of Retail Acquisitions, the organisation that bought BHS for £1, has been fined £87,170 for failing to provide information to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) during the sale of the British retail organisation.Under section 72 of the Pensions Act 2004, Chappell was legally obliged to provide ...
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Article49% cannot recite their organisation’s values
Under half (49%) of respondents cannot recite their organisation’s values, according to research by workplace platform organisation Rungway.Its survey of 2,000 UK-based employees also found that 39% of respondents wish they had more involvement in contributing to their organisation’s vision and values.The research also found:52% of respondents cannot recite their ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Learn about the future of recognition at Employee Benefits Connect 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2018 will be able to gain insight in to how future recognition and reward strategies will be shaped by a different approach to HR.Jamie King (pictured), director at Xexec, will present a session titled ‘The link between engagement, reward and recognition’ as part of ...
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Infographic: What HR challenges are EMEA employers facing?
An infographic showing the current HR challenges facing employers based in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) regions.Increasing productivity and employee performance – 52%Attracting and retaining talent – 51%Improving employee engagement and morale – 49%Reducing or managing cost – 44%(Source: EMEA health survey, published by Aon, May 2016)
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ArticleThe Press Association reports a 0.8% mean gender pay gap
The Press Association has reported a 0.8% mean gender pay gap for fixed hourly pay as at 5 April 2017.The media organisation has reported its gender pay gap data in line with the government’s gender pay gap reporting regulations and ahead of the private sector submission deadline of 4 April ...