All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 769
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AnalysisHow to ensure benefits data remains secure
If you read nothing else, read this…Employers should ensure data security measures are clearly set out in service-level agreements with benefits providers.Internal people risks to data security should not be overlooked.Under EU data protection laws coming into effect in 2016, the maximum fine for non-compliance has been set at €100 ...
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ArticleKeynote sessions cover key issues at Employee Benefits Live
Redesigning the employee value proposition, social media’s role in engaging talent, the datafication of HR and all benefits professional need to know about the latest benefits tax changes will be covered by four keynote sessions at Employee Benefits Live 2014 The first day of the conference, on 24 September, will ...
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ArticleDOD’s blog: Employment up, wages down
The good news is that Britain’s jobless rate fell to 6.2% this week.The bad news is that wage growth is just 0.7% compared to a year ago (excluding bonuses), and is a tenth down compared to pre-recession figures, adjusting for inflation.I am no economist but it is evident there are ...
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ArticleDebi O’Donovan: You can't bottle time
Making time during busy working days can be tricky, as so many tasks (and emails) pile up demanding our attention. But without time set aside to think creatively, to step back and consider strategy, to stop and do things differently, we get bogged down. We are often too busy to ...
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ArticleSantander evolves reward offering and people brand
Santander is evolving its reward offering for employees. Elliot Rees-Davies (pictured), reward director at Santander, will discuss how the bank has evolved its flexible benefits package over the past two years and its new internal people brand in a session titled ‘Flexible benefits to drive employee engagement’ at Employee Benefits ...
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ArticleManchester Airport Group boosts pension engagement
Manchester Airport Group has seen employee engagement with pensions rise following the launch of its communication briefings.More than 90% of employees attended the pension briefings and some 450 members of staff, 60% of its working population, attended one-to-one meetings to discuss their pension.Mark Cliff, reward director at Manchester Airport Group, ...
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ArticleAuto-enrolment hits pay rises
Although the economy continues to improve, pay increases look likely to remain low. In many organisations, funds that may previously have been earmarked for pay rises are being swallowed up to fund pension contributions post-auto-enrolment.Roger Sanders, managing director of Lighthouse Group Employee Benefits, said: “Money going into auto-enrolment, either 1% ...
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Case StudiesDeloitte focuses on employee health under pressure
Pressure is an integral part of the working week for many of Deloitte UK’s 12,000 employees, but, while many people flourish in such an environment, the organisation’s head of human resources, Stevan Rolls, is keen to ensure it does not lead to any unpleasant consequences.“People do enjoy the challenge this ...
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AnalysisHow workplace stress management has developed
If you read nothing else, read this…The pressures caused by the recession, coupled with some high-profile stress cases, has made stress a more acceptable topic to talk about.Support for stressed employees has increased, with employers and insurers offering employee assistance programmes and other tools.Employers should take a robust approach to ...
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ArticleFollow the chat from Employee Benefits Live
Employee Benefits Live, Europe’s largest employee reward and benefits event, returns for its 16th year today and tomorrow on 24 and 25 September at Olympia National, London.More than 2,000 visitors, including benefits, reward and human resources managers, are expected to attend during the two-day event.Delegates will attend conference sessions on ...
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ArticleMervyn Dinnen: Should employers use social media to communicate benefits?
According to the study of 2,300 global employees, only about four in 10 feel they can confidently explain to others what their organisation does or what its goals are. The same report also found that 88% of staff use a social media site for personal use, and 50% of them ...
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Case StudiesCafcass puts health and wellbeing at heart of business strategy
As the UK’s largest employer of social workers, Cafcass has recognised the pressures its employees are under. The organisation, which works to represent the interests of children involved in family proceedings, has put staff wellbeing at the heart of its business strategy. One of its primary organisational objectives is to ...
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ArticleTop 15 stories on the website last month
1. PAYE tax code changes could adversely impact employers 2. Dixons Carphone looks to harmonise benefits 3. What employers need to know about calculating holiday pay 4. What is the real take-up of flexible benefits? 5. Kuoni boosts staff wellbeing with nutrition challenge 6. Should employers incentivise employees to keep ...
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ArticleOveruse of staff surveys can lead to staff cynicism
Employers that conduct frequent staff surveys and fail to analyse and act on their findings can lead to cynical employees who feel left without a voice, according to professor Linda Holbeche.In a session entitled, ‘How to engage employees to unleash productivity’, Holbeche presented at Employee Benefits Live 2014, she acknowledged ...
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ArticleEarly health interventions save EE £538,000
EE made £538,000 in cost savings by introducing early interventions for staff affected by mental ill health.The savings resulted from an goal the business set to tackle and reduce employee mental health referrals across the organisation by more than 10% following the merger between mobile phone providers T-Mobile and Orange ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk from 18-25 September:1. How employers can use data to design a healthcare strategy2. 71% would sacrifice a higher salary for appreciation3. Boodles increases staff pension contributions4. Partners given rights to attend antenatal appointment5. Manchester Airport Group boosts pension engageme 6. JP Morgan ...
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Employee Benefits Live returned for 16th year
Employee Benefits Live, which took place at Olympia, London, offered an extensive editorial-driven conference programme alongside an exhibition packed with leading industry suppliers, advisers and consultants.Topics covered in this year’s conference programme included total reward, benefits communication, pensions, healthcare and wellbeing, global benefits and flexible benefits.The event provided the perfect ...
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ArticleDOD's blog: Not being on social media is a risk
This week my blog comes from Employee Benefits Live – that wonderful, frenetic two-day event where over 2,000 employee benefits professionals come together to learn, gossip (er.. network) and catch up on all things benefits and reward.I always come away with dozens of new ideas, insights and friends in the ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid facilitates pensions workshops
I do wish the Higher Beings (our management team) wouldn’t interfere in my work plan like this. I had already been thinking we needed a refresh given upcoming changes in legislation, but I work much better when my projects are my own idea than when they are reduced to a ...
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ArticleManchester Airport Group supports staff with pension choices
Manchester Airport Group has achieved strong employee engagement with pensions by providing support and information to employees when making pension choices.Speaking in a session on ’The employer’s role in helping staff to save for the future’, at Employee Benefits Live 2014 on 25 September, Mark Cliff, reward director at Manchester ...