All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 254
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Calyon Credit Agricole appoints Deirdre Murrow
International private banking firm Calyon Credit Agricole has appointed Deirdre Murrow as HRIS compensation and benefits manager. Murrow was previously compensation and benefits director at Liberty Global.
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Employee Benefits/Simplyhealth Healthcare Research 2009
Research: who are the respondents; key findingsResearch: attitudes to health and wellbeingResearch: which healthcare benefits are on offerResearch: impact of health and wellbeing benefits on sickness absenceResearch: strategies to deal with employee stressResearch: healthcare costs and calculating return on investmentResearch: how legislation is affecting workplace health and wellbeingSponsor's comment: Health ...
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Interview with Ian Wright, compensation and benefits director for Europe and Asia Pacific at Novell
Ian Wright, compensation and benefits director for Europe and Asia Pacific at Novell, values a healthy work-life balance to cope with a high-pressure roleCompensation and benefits professionals do not always take their own advice. But when it comes to areas such as work-life balance, Ian Wright, compensation and benefits director ...
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Nottingham City Council gets maximum value from salary sacrifice
As the recession bites, Nottingham City Council is working to get maximum value from its salary sacrifice schemes, HR director Ben Browne tells Tom WashingtonIf we are to believe what we read, employers in the public sector are faring better in the financial downturn than many of their private sector ...
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How tax-efficient perk save money for employers and staff
Salary sacrifice and tax-efficient benefits pay off for both employers and employees by cutting tax and national insurance bills, says Jenny KeefeTax offices are rarely viewed in a positive light. But thanks to a raft of tax breaks and salary sacrifice initiatives, thousands of employers across the UK are slashing ...
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Creating fair absence management systems
Staff absence can be costly for organisations, and a formal policy is needed to manage the issue, says Sam Barrett. But systems and procedures must be fair to both employer and employeeIf you read nothing else, read this...Absence policies must be fair and reasonable, and take into account both the ...
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Preparing for pensions auto-enrolment ahead of 2012
Compulsory auto-enrolment of staff into pension plans will not happen until 2012, but there are good reasons why employers should get ahead of the game, says Tom WashingtonIf you read nothing else, read this...It is possible to introduce auto-enrolment for trust-based occupational pension schemes, but not for contract-based schemes, such ...
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Using flexible benefits to motivate staff in the downturn
As employees struggle with the effects of the recession, a flexible benefits scheme can offer them the opportunity to make savings where they are needed most, says Sarah ColesIf you read nothing else, read this…Flexible benefits schemes are one way of employers offering perks to support staff.Employees can tailor flex, ...
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Safeguarding personal employee data must be a priority
Safeguarding personal data about employees must be a priority for employers and their benefits providers, says Amanda WilkinsonData security is an issue that is never far from the headlines and has major ramifications for benefits professionals.Employers, as custodians of employee data that includes bank details, salary and bonus information, email ...
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Keeping staff happy when making pay cuts
Pay cuts are rare in the UK, and any organisation thinking of trying to impose one has a legal minefield to negotiate. But the financial pill can be sweetened for employees, says Peta HodgeIf you read nothing else, read this...In principle, a pay cut cannot be imposed without staff consent.If ...
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Employers must beware of salary sacrifice pitfalls
Potential tax and national insurance savings make salary sacrifice seem an attractive option, but employers should beware of possible pitfalls, says Amanda WilkinsonImplementing a salary sacrifice arrangement around benefits may seem an attractive option for employers keen to optimise any tax efficiencies available, but there are a number of issues ...
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Benefits for SMEs
Smaller employers may have certain advantages when it comes to introducing benefits, says Katrina McKeeverFour years ago, a small PR firm was set up and attempted to attract key talent from the top agencies. But as it could not compete with the benefits offered by bigger PR companies, it adopted ...
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Healthcare research 2010: Key findings
Our survey, which was carried out in April 2009, received 834 responses from Employee Benefits readers and users of www.employeebenefits.co.ukKey findings54% of respondents will be under more pressure to reduce costs and 44% will have to review providers to get a better deal because of the recession.†Improving staff health and ...
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Research: attitudes to health and wellbeing
Most employers are keen to improve staff health and welfare, but are feeling the pressure to keep benefits costs down, says Debbie LovewellOverall, employers believe they have a role to play in looking after employees’ wellbeing. This view has remained fairly consistent over the past decade. In our healthcare research ...
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Research: which healthcare benefits are on offer
An employer’s size has a bearing on whether it offers perks such as private medical insurance to all or only some of its employees, says Debi O’DonovanThis year’s survey delved a little deeper than usual, not only to identify which benefits employers offer to employees, but also find to out ...
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Research: impact of health and wellbeing benefits on sickness absence
Holidays, work-life balance and flexible working have risen in importance as factors that reduce sickness absence, says Debbie LovewellPreventative perks to boost employees’ overall health and wellbeing continue to be seen as key weapons to control sickness absence levels.But the types of benefits employers believe help to reduce absence have ...
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Reward for graduates in the recession
Graduates may not be in such strong demand during the recession, but the right perks will help attract the best candidates, says Tom WashingtonBeing a student at a time when unemployment is rife may sound like an enviable position to be in - at least for those who have a ...
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Research: strategies to deal with employee stress
The recession has raised staff stress levels, but almost two-thirds of employers do not have a strategy to deal with the problem, says Debbie LovewellStress remains a common problem for many employers, often boosting sickness absence rates. Even if employees do remain at work, stress can lead to reduced staff ...
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Research: healthcare costs and calculating return on investment
Most employers use an intermediary to buy healthcare benefits and spend less than 2% of payroll on the perks. Calculating return on investment is now a priority, and staff at smaller firms are better informed, says Debi O’DonovanThe research shows most employers opt to use a broker or intermediary to ...
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Research: how legislation is affecting workplace health and wellbeing
The Welfare Reform Act 2007 has had no impact on most employers, but Dame Carol Black’s report has prompted action, says Debi O’DonovanThe Welfare Reform Act 2007, which came into effect in October 2008, contains the powers to replace incapacity benefits with an employment support allowance. People claiming this state ...