All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1179
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ArticleKavitha Sivasubramaniam: Welcome to Total Reward Week!
Welcome to Total Reward Week in association with Aon Employee Benefits.This dedicated week is designed to bring you exclusive insights and opinions, uncovering the latest trends and best practice around total reward in the workplace.There is no doubt that a clear and comprehensive total reward strategy can have a significant ...
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OpinionDarren Ryder: TPR survey shows staff are continuing to save more
Nearly 10 million people are now saving for their retirement. Thanks to the success of auto-enrolment, contributing to a workplace pension has now become the norm.Staff now expect a pension as part and parcel of their employment; meanwhile, the advertising campaign circulated by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Department ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Only two-fifths of employers offer at-retirement support
EXCLUSIVE: Only around two-fifths (39%) of employers offer at-retirement support, according to research conducted by Employee Benefits and Barnett Waddingham.The Employee Benefits/Barnett Waddingham pensions research 2018, which gathered 246 responses and was published in December 2018, found that this is consistent with previous years, as 40% of respondents provided this ...
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ArticleHong Kong to raise statutory minimum wage by 8.7%
Hong Kong is to increase its statutory minimum wage from $34.50 (£3.42) an hour to $37.50 (£3.72) an hour, equating to an 8.7% pay rise for employees.The minimum wage increase was approved by Hong Kong's executive council last week, following recommendations from the territory's Minimum Wage Commission (MWC).Hong Kong's Government ...
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ArticleTesco rolls out subsidised gym membership benefit to 300,000 UK staff
Supermarket retailer Tesco has rolled out subsidised gym membership to 300,000 employees in the UK.The new benefit, provided by Gympass, enables all Tesco staff, including those in head office and in-store, delivery drivers and home-based employees, based in the UK and Republic of Ireland, to access more than 1,400 nationwide ...
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OpinionAlice Hallsworth: Global benefits strategies should align to local markets
When considering a global benefits strategy, employers should first consider their overall values, the industry landscape that the organisation works within, the needs of its workforce and, most importantly, what it is looking to achieve by aligning international benefits practices with its brand identity.The best benefit strategies identify clear objectives, ...
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Case StudiesCharlotte Tilbury rolls out new benefits initiative across global locations
Beauty and skincare organisation Charlotte Tilbury has 1,124 employees in 49 global locations. In December 2017, staff surveys and focus groups brought to light the need for a new, unified approach to benefits.Megan O'Shaughnessy, global senior total reward manager at Charlotte Tilbury, says: “As the brand has been growing globally ...
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AnalysisHow can employers unify their benefits strategies internationally?
Need to know:For global organisations, a unified benefits strategy, as opposed to numerous localised approaches, can ensure that all employees are treated and cared for equally.Localised benefits packages that align to overarching principles can help create an appropriate offering that appeals to differing needs.Open and honest communications can help employers ...
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ArticleEmployee wellness 2019
Click to download Employee wellness 2019Employee wellness 2019 is aimed at helping compensation, reward and benefits professionals understand the key issues driving current wellbeing strategies, as well those shaping future provision.This report looks at the key areas of psychological wellbeing, physical health, financial wellness and motivation and engagement, through the ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Learn to embrace agility at Employee Benefits Connect 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2019 will be able to learn about the practicalities, realities and benefits of agile working in the modern world.Nebel Crowhurst (pictured), head of people experience at high street fashion brand River Island, will present a session titled 'Reimagining the workplace: Designing people teams that ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Risk and Business Analytics opens wellbeing hub for 800 UK staff
EXCLUSIVE: Global data and analytics organisation Risk and Business Analytics (RBA), part of Relx Group, has launched a dedicated wellbeing hub for 800 employees based at its UK headquarters in Sutton.The Living Well Hub, which was officially opened on Monday 14 January 2019, aims to help employees focus on their ...
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Supplier articlePlan your bike scheme now to launch when it’s most effective
At the beginning of the year, launching a Bike Scheme might be the last thing companies are considering. Not many want to cycle to work in the cold winter months of January and February. However, in order for you to maximise the potential of your Bike Scheme, you need to ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 10-16 January 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 10 and 16 January 2019 were: Tesco rolls out subsidised gym membership benefit to 300,000 UK staffFrontier Airlines awards 53% across-the-board pay increaseBradford-based accounts manager admits workplace pension offencesUK takes 10th place in global rankings for workplace happinessCIMB offers six months' ...
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ArticleAround two-thirds say contributory pension schemes are their most valued benefit
Around two-thirds (62%) of respondents state that a contributory pension scheme is one of their top five most valued benefits, according to research by global advisory and brokering organisation Willis Towers Watson.Its survey of 2,000 UK employees also found that respondents most valued health insurance (43%), life insurance (40%), critical ...
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Supplier articleThe contemporary drivers of Mental Health Guide
Mental health is a significant issue for businesses. It can increase presenteeism and absence, negatively impact productivity, morale and engagement, and it costs UK employers up to £42 billion a year. There is a huge opportunity for employers and businesses to be part of the solution in ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Reflecting on benefits and business strategy
With the gloomiest day of the year, ‘Blue Monday’ on 21 January, looming, many employers are thinking about how they can make staff feel happier and more supported in the workplace using their benefits offering. The new year is also a time when organisations take the opportunity to review and ...
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ArticleBurton-based job hunters offered opportunity to be game master
Something for the weekend: Although the routine of a nine-to-five office job may offer real benefits to some employees, others are on the hunt for something more unconventional to fulfill their work-life balance and satisfaction needs. For example, locals in Burton, East Staffordshire, are now able to apply for jobs ...
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ArticlePoll: Around a third cite employee wellbeing as the key driver for their 2019 benefits strategy
Employee Benefits poll: Around a third (30%) of respondents cite employee wellbeing as the key driver for their organisation's benefits strategy in 2019.A straw poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 76 responses, also found that 22% of reward and benefits professionals will be focusing on employee engagement for 2019, while ...
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ArticleAdidas, Nestle and Schneider Electric recognised on 2019's gender equality index
Sports retailer Adidas (pictured), food manufacturer Nestle, energy management business Schneider Electric and financial organisation Zurich Insurance are among the employers that have been recognised in 2019's Gender Equality Index, compiled by global information and technology firm Bloomberg.The 2019 index recognises and celebrates 230 international employers across 36 countries for ...