All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 443
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Case Studies
Case study: Pub group staff show character
When Punch Taverns launched a flexible benefits plan in January, it did not want a scheme with one-size-fits-all approach.Sarah Bell, reward manager at Spirit Pub Company, which has since de-merged from Punch Taverns, says: “We have quite a varied workforce, with staff at head office, as well as field-based and ...
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Case Studies
Case study: Timothy James shuts up shop for Christmas
Timothy James Consulting is one of the few employers in the recruitment industry to shut up shop over Christmas as a special thank-you to its staff.Managing director Christopher O’Connell says: “Shutting the office over Christmas is virtually unheard of in recruitment, so it gives us a strong unique selling point ...
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Case Studies
Case study: Retaining insurer slashes price for Geotechnical Instruments
Not all cost savings achieved through rebroking involve switching insurer. An employer often stays put because its insurer offers to reduce its price once it realises the intermediary has come up with more competitive quotes. Many intermediaries offer the holding insurer the chance to requote once quotes from elsewhere have ...
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Case Studies
Case study: Qinetiq targets savings
Qinetiq, a defence contractor with more than 6,000 staff in 30 locations across the UK, introduced a group personal pension (GPP) to replace its trust-based DC scheme in April. Run as a bundled arrangement with Zurich Life, the GPP has 2,500 members who are already auto-enrolled.Qinetiq intends the GPP to ...
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Case study: Grant Thornton plays fair with graduates
Grant Thornton also offers financial modelling tools and financial assistance to graduates, who may be starting work in significant debt.Todd says internships and work experience are an important way to identify talent and it is essential to treat young people on such programmes fairly. “We do not get our interns ...
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Case Studies
Case study: John Lewis targets young tastes
The John Lewis Partnership ensures its reward package is up to date by including fun benefits, such as giving access to a box at the O2 arena in London, while communicating perks using the latest advances in technology.In May, it rolled out total reward statements for the 75,000 staff in ...
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Article
Computershare staff raise money for charity
Computershare employees are getting active to raise money for charity in September.†Computershare employees, along with clients and contacts, will be cycling through Namibia on a 530-kilometre route that started in Windhoek on 3 September and ends in Walvis Bay three days later.Funds raised through sponsorship, as well as a yard ...
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Analysis
Reward and incentive ideas for Christmas
If you read nothing else, read this … Employers are becoming more creative with Christmas incentives. Incentives and gifts offered as part of a festive motivation scheme must appeal to all staff and take account of different beliefs and religions. There is often a clear correlation between incentives and performance, ...
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Article
Filmology launches discounted cinema voucher
Filmology has launched a discounted cinema voucher product for employers to offer to staff.The vouchers, which can be added to an organisation’s voluntary benefits portal, can save staff up to 40% on regular cinema admission.The vouchers are redeemable at over 480 cinemas across the UK and Ireland, including Cineworld, Showcase, ...
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Analysis
Health screening: Sponsor's comment: Prevention must be the priority
Advanced technologies can help to identify staff health issues at an earlier stage, says Valerie Phillips, head of business at Randox Health ChecksThe UK economy lost over 190 million working days last year due to absence, costing over £17 billion, according to the Confederation of Business Industry/Pfizer absence and workplace ...
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Analysis
Three connects with young workforce
Case study: Pensions calculator pays off at ThreeJacqs Harper, Three’s head of retention performance, works in the upgrades and cancellation business, encouraging customers to stay with Three.Harper has been with the company for seven years, starting in the call centre before progressing to a head office role. She says she ...
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Analysis
Rehabilitation services in demand for international healthcare
If you read nothing else, read this . . . Because standards of local healthcare services vary overseas, rehabilitation benefits for expatriates tend to be through international healthcare insurance rather than local private medical insurance. International health insurance cover is available at various levels, but it is important to check ...
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Analysis
Different reward for a new generation
If you read nothing else, read this …Changing demographics and technological advances have increased the potential and demand for flexible working practices.Against the backdrop of an uncertain economic environment and unaffordable house prices, pay is becoming more important to graduate recruits.Coaching and development opportunities are highly valued by generation Y.Case ...
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Article
South West Trains thanks staff with online discount scheme
South West Trains has launched an online discount scheme and an intranet site to help communicate benefits to its mobile employees.Internal communications manager Matt Hurst said: “We have launched the scheme to say thank-you to staff for their hard work during a challenging year. We thought it was time to ...
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K&L Gates increases take up of discounted gym membership
Take-up of K&L Gates’ discounted gym membership has grown steadily since its launch, due to the scheme being offered through a monthly enrolment window.Around one-fifth of the law firm’s 217 employees have enrolled in the benefit since it was launched in May.Debra Scudder, HR manager at K&L Gates, said: “We ...
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JD Wetherspoon launches employee discounts scheme
JD Wetherspoon has launched an employee discounts scheme for its 26,000 employees.The scheme, which is provided by Asperity Employee Benefit and provides access to online and in-store shopping discounts at more than 2000 retailers, was taken up by 7,000 employees in the first two weeks after its launch at the ...
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Article
Katherine George moves to Discovery
Discovery Communications has appointed Katherine George interim international benefits analyst.Previously, George has worked as interim benefits manager at HSBC, interim reward specialist at BDO, interim benefits consultant at ITV, and compensation and benefits manager at Syngenta.Read more articles on jobs in reward and benefits
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Article
Sage promotes Emma Gaffney
Sage has promoted Emma Gaffney to reward manager.Over 12 years with the firm, Gaffney has held various positions, including reward consultant, benefits adviser and benefits administrator.She said: “The role is around what reward will look like in the future at Sage.”Read more articles on jobs in reward and benefits
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Analysis
Employees want to participate in volunteering schemes
If you read nothing else, read this . . . Volunteering days are becoming an important part of employers' corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes. Employers should set goals for the organisation before embarking on a volunteering programme. A broker can help employers find the most worthy cause and best cultural ...
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Analysis
How to motivate executives
If you read nothing else, read this … Like other staff, if executives believe they are not valued by the organisation, they will leave, so it is important for employers to get the level of reward right. Employers need to ensure their executives are motivated to go above and beyond ...