All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 386
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Airbus reaches for the sky with staff benefits
Case study: Airbus flex scheme is ‘fantastic’Tim Flook, integrator, materials and processes, joined Airbus in 1990. His role in engineering structures requires him to manage the work and deliverables for the A400M military transport aircraft. Flook liaises with chief engineers and architects to ensure the work is delivered on time ...
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Amazon books Stemp
Online retailer Amazon has appointed Andrew Stemp director of European reward.His previous roles include global reward and recognition director at DTZ, interim global head of reward at Experian, group reward director at Alliance Boots, and head of compensation and benefits, EMEA, at GE Consumer and Industrial Europe.In 2010, he held ...
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Update on annuities
If you read nothing else, read this... The government is removing the requirement to select an annuity by the age of 75. Pension schemes are legally required to offer the open market option, but many employees do not exercise theirright to shop around for the best deal. Variable annuity products ...
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Case Studies
Case study: Many assets classes reduce pension fund risk for Towry
Towry focused on the diversification of asset classes when designing the investment strategy for its group personal pension (GPP) scheme. After switching its pension provider from Axa to Zurich in 2009, the financial advice firm was able to offer its own funds to scheme members. This means staff can access ...
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Bank role for Richards
Royal Bank of Scotland has appointed Jane Richards reward technical partner – wealth management.She was previously UK head of reward at BDO.Read more on jobs
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HSBC banks on Strid
?HSBC has appointed Maria Strid deputy head of performance and reward.Before making the move, Strid spent six years at Santander UK, most recently as head of reward and international mobility, and five years at Arup as a reward specialist.See more on jobs
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Tailoring reward on a regional basis
If you read nothing else, read this... Tailoring a reward strategy to suit each region in which an employer operates can help to target labour issues, such as recruitment and retention, resulting in a more efficient reward spend. Regional pay variations have been used by some employers for years. There ...
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Employers believe staff value eyecare as much as other perks
Nearly half (47%) of employers believe their staff value eyecare benefits as much as the other perks, according to research conducted by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare.The eyecare provider's survey, conducted with nearly 300 employers, showed that only 7% believe the perk is valued more valued more than other benefits, while 7% ...
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How will today's flexible benefits portals sit with corporate wrap platforms?
Written by our channel sponsor, StaffcareHow will today’s flexible benefits portals sit with corporate wrap platforms?Read the White Paper from Staffcare
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Confessions of a benefits manager: Must do better
A performance review rating of 'fair' puts Candid's nose out of joint and has her contemplating what might have gone wrongDespite everything that's wrong with this job, and, as you know, there is plenty wrong with it, it is a long time since I actually considered leaving. But strongly considering ...
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Buyer's guide to flexible benefits technology
What is flexible benefits technology?It is the software that enables the delivery of flexible benefits plans. It allows staff to select their benefits, interfacing with human resources, payroll and benefit providers to ensure compliance. It has extended its remit to provide communication and information tools.What are the origins of flexible ...
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Interview with Susan Hughes, policy manager of UK pensions and benefits at BP
The challenges of changing pensions legislation have not prevented Susan Hughes, policy manager of UK pensions and benefits at BP, from achieving a good work-life balance?Susan Hughes, policy manager of UK pensions and benefits at BP, has perfected the work-life balance. At home on her converted farm in Hertfordshire, where ...
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Jelf Employee Benefits launches flexible benefits platform
Jelf Employee Benefits has launched a flexible benefits platform which aims to refresh the way in which small and medium enterprises (SMEs) communicate their benefit programmes to employees.The product, which has been developed with Vebnet, can be re-branded for each organisation.It helps HR professionals control data management, provide access to ...
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Police Mutual Group rolls out online voluntary benefits scheme
Police Mutual Group is rolling out an online voluntary benefits scheme for its 250 Police Mutual Assurance Society (PMAS) staff.The group, which includes PMAS and Roland Smith Insurance Brokers, is the police service’s own financial services organisation.The scheme, provided by LogBuy, allows staff to access over 900 products and services. ...
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HR Dept partners with LogBuy to offer voluntary benefits
In order to offer online voluntary benefits to its 1,500 small- and medium-sized employer clients outsourced human resources support firm, The HR Dept has partnered up with voluntary benefits provider LogBuy.The staff at these employers, which have between one and 250 employees, will be able to access discounts at major ...
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Home Retail Group updates voluntary benefits website
Home Retail Group is updating its voluntary benefits website to offer employees more flexibility in accessing their rewards information.The website will offer Home Retail Group’s 52,000 employees access to over 4,000 discounts and offers on the go, through multiple channels including phone, internet and card.The retailer, which owns Argos and ...
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Benefits under pressure in Portugal
If you read nothing else, read this... Currently, 90% of employers offer company cars, but a tax squeeze could prompt some to close their schemes. Portugal used to have one of the world’s most generous social security systems, but 2007 reforms put moreresponsibility for retirement provision onto individuals and employers. ...
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BlackRock elevates Catto
BlackRock Investment Management has promoted Julie Catto to director of international benefits.In her new role, Catto will be responsible for retirement, flex, risk and health benefits across 23 countries. She has been with BlackRock since 2007 and previously held the role of vice-president of international benefits.She has also held compensation ...
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Buyer's guide to health screening
What is health screening?It is a diagnostic service to establish an employee’s current state of health using a variety of tests.Where can employers get more information?Click here for a list of screening centres.Who are the main providers?AMS, Axa Icas, Blossom Healthcare, BMI Healthcare, Bupa Health and Wellbeing, Capita Health Solutions, ...
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Case Studies
Case study: CPI plays local variation card
CPI Card Group operates regional variations in base salary, premiums and incentive schemes.The plastic cards and services supplier also offers local discounts alongside national deals in its voluntary benefits scheme. The plan, introduced in 2009 and provided by Lealta Benefits, is available to 250 staff across two sites.Alec Smith, HR ...