All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1138
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ArticleNHS staff participate in demonstration over pay dispute
NHS frontline staff, ambulance professionals and support staff who are members of the trade union GMB are today (Friday 3 August 2018) participating in a lunchtime demonstration in a dispute over pay.GMB members, as well as employees across other NHS employers, are conducting the demonstration between 12.30pm and 2pm outside ...
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OpinionAlison Loveday: Understanding employer responsibilities during a heatwave
As employees across the country continue to sweat it out during one of the longest heatwaves the UK has seen, many are calling for a relaxation in working conditions.Turn on the TV or open up a social media site and you are bombarded with mixed messages about what to do ...
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Supplier articleWhy storytelling is a powerful employee benefits tool
By Debra Corey, Group Reward Director Let me tell you a story… it’s about how we used storytelling at Reward Gateway to connect our people to our new employee wellbeing benefit, using the power of storytelling to ensure the benefit was not just understood, but shouted from the rooftops!But before ...
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ArticleFTSE 100 DB pension schemes move into surplus for the first time in 10 years
Defined benefit (DB) pension schemes for FTSE 100 organisations have achieved a surplus of £3 billion, moving out of deficit for the first time in 10 years, according the JLT Employee Benefits monthly index.The index, which tracks the funding position of all UK private sector DB schemes based on the ...
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ArticleMore than half of UK employers do not understand life assurance payout policies
More than half (55%) of employers do not accurately understand the circumstances in which group life assurance (GLA) policies pay out, according to research by Opinium on behalf of Group Risk Development (Grid).The research gathered opinions from 500 HR decision makers at 500 UK employers, including 100 organisations with more ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Samsung extends financial education to employees in Ireland
Exclusive: Multinational technology organisation Samsung has launched an online financial wellness programme for its 40 employees in Ireland.Samsung first launched online financial wellness support, in partnership with Nudge, for its 1,400 UK-based staff in February 2016. As of 24 July 2018, the organisation has extended this to those in its ...
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Supplier articleAre you personalising the employee experience?
Have you ever been in a restaurant when one of the regular customers walks in? Not only does the waiter know her name, but knows her order too, personalising the customer experience. Is there any doubt in your mind that this is a loyal customer, that she will eat at ...
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Supplier articleVideo: Aligning your benefits strategy
Thomsons Online Benefits have just launched a brand new video as part of their Benefits Experts Series. There’s a big disconnect between what employees want (a choice of convenient, relevant benefits) and what employers are offering. David Dodd, Consulting Director, and Jack Curzon, Head of Scheme Design, ...
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AnalysisIn numbers: The value of financial advice regardless of wealth
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Case StudiesGerald Eve's open dialogue around decumulation helps employees plan for retirement
Property consultant Gerald Eve has nine offices in the UK and employs 480 staff, with an average of eight employees a year approaching retirement. Being open about retirement is one of the cornerstones of its approach to decumulation.Sarah Draper, HR director, says: “In some organisations, there is still a stigma ...
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AnalysisWhat support can employers give in the decumulation pension phase?
Need to know:Employers should talk early and openly with employees on the subject of retirement, so they can benefit from long-term support systems.Technology can provide financial support and education to the majority of employees, while those with assets may need signposting to an independent financial adviser.Nudges should be engaging rather ...
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ArticleIWGB joint employer case to be heard in the High Court
The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has today (7 August 2018) announced that it will face government lawyers in a landmark case regarding the rights of outsourced workers.The case, which asked that the University of London be required to recognise the union for the purposes of collective bargaining ...
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ArticleWork and Pensions Committee launches inquiry into pension costs and transparency
The Work and Pensions Committee has launched an inquiry into whether enough is being done by those in the pension industry to provide transparency around charges, investment strategy and performance.The investigation follows on from the committee's report published in April, in response to an earlier inquiry launched in September 2017, ...
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ArticlePension transfers could cost members £2,600 over expected lifetime
Pension members choosing to transfer out of their employer's scheme could receive an income that is £2,600 lower over their expected lifetime, according to research by XPS Pensions Group.The report, Member Outcomes Under Freedom and Choice, published today (7 August 2018), looks at data on defined benefits (DB) scheme transfers, ...
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Supplier articleVideo: Creating a benefits ecosystem
Thomsons Online Benefits have just launched a brand new video as part of their Benefits Experts Series.Employees are living in an instant gratification world – they expect their experience at home to be mirrored in the workplace. David Dodd, Consulting Director, and Jack Curzon, Head of Scheme Design, discuss connecting ...
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Supplier articleSix ways our clients overcome challenges with employee engagement
By Ren Patel, UK Client Success Director Partnering with more than a thousand clients in the UK means we’re privileged to work with a lot of inspirational and forward-thinking people. As the UK Client Success Director, my team and I are able to help clients turn their challenges into successes ...
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Article20% provide counselling to support staff mental health
A fifth (20%) of employer respondents organise counselling for their employees in order to support staff mental health, according to research by insurance organisation Aviva and the British Chambers of Commerce.Their survey of 1,020 UK organisations also found that 35% of respondents provide flexible working options to help support employees ...
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ArticleGreater Manchester-based Metrolink tram drivers accept three-year pay deal
Tram drivers who work for Metrolink in Greater Manchester and who are members of trade union Unite have voted to accept a three-year pay deal.The deal will see affected tram drivers receive a 3.7% pay rise this year, backdated to January 2018. From January 2019, Manchester-based drivers will gain a ...
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ArticlePR organisation Bottle pays to take staff to music festival
Oxford-based public relations organisation Bottle has taken its employees on a four-day, employer-funded trip to a music festival to boost employee engagement and creativity.The organisation paid to take its 24 staff to Wilderness Festival in Oxfordshire between 2 and 5 August 2018. Bottle covered the cost of employees’ festival tickets, ...
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OpinionAoife Hamilton: Childcare vouchers and family-friendly ways to promote a healthy work-life balance
It is important to understand the challenges parents face in achieving their desired work-life balance.Striking the Balance: the impact becoming a parent has on working life, employment and career, a survey of 4,200 parents from across Northern Ireland published by Employers for Childcare in October 2016, revealed that 91% found ...