All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 421
-
Article
Interview with Ian Hodson, reward and benefits manager at the University of Lincoln
An enthusiastic approach rubs off on colleagues and helps to meet professional challenges, says Ian Hodson, reward and benefits manager at the University of Lincoln?Ian Hodson, reward and benefits manager at the University of Lincoln, is a great believer in the contagious effect of enthusiasm – a personal trait he ...
-
Analysis
Which benefits should be part of flexible benefits schemes?
If you read nothing else, read this... Some benefits may work better when offered on a core or voluntary basis rather than in a flexible benefits plan. Factors determining how to offer a benefit include: cost, employee demographics, an employer's objectives in offering the benefit, and how often staff will ...
-
Case Studies
Case study: PWC calculates best options for flex
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) considers several factors when deciding which benefits to include within flex.Carolyn Wilkinson, benefits leader at PWC, says its flex plan includes perks that can make employees' lives easier, such as travel insurance; look after the employee and their family, such as critical illness cover; and result in tax ...
-
Case Studies
Case study: Boots offers healthy rewards
Most of the healthcare incentives and benefits offered to Boots UK's 64,000 staff are voluntary benefits, such as private medical insurance, or discounts on flu vaccinations or eye examinations.These measures are part of a broad strategy, implemented two years ago, for supporting staff health and wellbeing. Boots UK takes part ...
-
Analysis
Virgin Media follows Branson mantra
Case study: Discounts and extra holiday go down well at Virgin MediaDan Ret is head of revenue assurance at Virgin Media, which means he and his 26-strong team ensure customers are billed only for the services and usage they have received. When Virgin Media was formed in 2007, he moved ...
-
Article
Buyer's guide to payroll software
Payroll software can be customised to meet employers' specific needs, but organisations must decide whether to operate it in-house, or partially or fully outsourced, says Nick MartindalePayroll software lies at the heart of any employer's administration and record-keeping system, recording and processing all pay information and the figures needed for ...
-
Case Studies
Case study: ICE engineers DC pension membership rise
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) closed a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme with 60 members and a trust-based defined contribution scheme with 110 members at the end of last year, and replaced them with a single group personal pension plan provided by Scottish Life. Since then, membership has risen ...
-
Case Studies
Case study: Freshfields is ready for emergencies
With over 2,500 lawyers in 27 cities around the world, law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer must be prepared for all eventualities.The company, which has a Tokyo office, has a clear disaster recovery plan. Kevin Hogarth, global HR director, says: "Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our people is our primary ...
-
Case Studies
Case study: E.On empowered by national pension scheme
E.On is a diverse business with a long history of mergers and acquisitions. In the UK, most staff belong to one of three pension plans: career average and final salary arrangements that are closed to new staff, and an open defined contribution (DC) plan.Ant Donaldson, senior specialist, employee benefits at ...
-
Analysis
Denmark offers pension model
If you read nothing else, read this... Most workplace pensions are defined contribution schemes, which are funded through insurance. Other popular benefits include: private medical insurance, company cars, staff canteens, free newspapers and cut-price computers and mobile phones. Flexible benefits schemes are becoming increasingly common, offered by more than a ...
-
Analysis
Supporting staff during a disaster
If you read nothing else, read this... A disaster, such as the Japanese tsunami, can have huge ramifications for affected employers. Organisations must consider how to rehabilitate traumatised employees in the long term. The immediate aftermath is typically not the best time to introduce new benefits for staff. Raising morale ...
-
Article
Workplace Options launches EAP product
Workplace Options has launched a new toolkit to help employers cope with the impact of the economic downturn and the government’s spending review.The employee assistance programme (EAP) provider has launched the Moving Forward toolkit in recognition of the worries many public sector organisations expressed about how the spending review and ...
-
Analysis
Sharesave improves employee engagement
If you read nothing else, read this… Sharesave schemes make suitable workplace savings options for employees of all ages and salary levels, with a minimum monthly savings requirement of £5. After saving for a fixed period of three, five or seven years, employees can choose to take their savings ...
-
Article
TNT adds to voluntary benefits scheme
TNT has moved its voluntary benefits plan online and added more offers to the scheme.The transportation and distribution firm introduced a new website in May, using provider Personal Group, to offer its 10,080 UK staff multiple channels for receiving discounts and offers.Staff can now take up benefits by telephone, the ...
-
Article
News alanysis: Rising cost of workplace depression
As workplace pressures continue, employers should take steps to safeguard the mental wellbeing of their employees, says Nicola SullivanAs employers and their workers continue to experience pressures from the economic climate and current government cuts, depression in the workplace is increasingly becoming more of an issue for compensation and benefits ...
-
Article
Moir appointed at Yorkshire Ambulance Service
Yorkshire Ambulance Service has appointed Stephen Moir executive director of workforce and strategy.The new role’s functions include HR, workplace education, learning and development, and equality and diversity.Moir took voluntary redundancy in April from Cambridgeshire County Council, where he was corporate director of people, policy and law.His previous posts include head ...
-
Article
Evan Davidge moves to Arup
Arup has appointed Evan Davidge as an associate to lead a four to six-month review of its reward and benefits strategy for the UK, Middle East and Asia region.Davidge's previous jobs include interim head of reward for the Department of Transport, interim reward manager at Carphone Warehouse, senior rewards consultant/manager ...
-
Article
Jill Nieuwoudt joins Benefex
Benefex has appointed Jill Nieuwoudt HR and development director.She joins from Solera, where she was HR director.Read more about careers
-
Article
Colin Woods joins BuyingTeam
BuyingTeam has appointed Colin Woods interim reward consultant.Woods was previously reward and recognition leader at Tribal Group, remuneration specialist at Network Rail, senior compensation and benefits analyst at Gerrard, and compensation and benefits analyst at Atkins.Read more on careers
-
Article
Philip Exact heads RSA's pensions
RSA Group has appointed Philip Exact UK head of pensions.He replaces Jerry Gandhi, who retired in April. Exact joins the insurance firm from his role as group head of pensions at Xchanging.He has also held senior corporate roles with Citigroup and National Grid Transco.Read more about careers