All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 821
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid challenges the EAP
Naturally, Big Bad Boss calls me in to explain. The employee assistance program (note the transatlantic spelling) was foisted on us by the US headquarters, so really it is nothing to do with me. I have had no influence on choice of supplier, nor have I had any day-to-day management ...
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Article19% want next government to take action on wellbeing
Just under a fifth (19%) of UK employers and employees want the next government to take more action on staff wellbeing, according to research by industry body Group Risk Development (Grid).Its study, which surveyed 500 UK busnesses with between five and 1,000 employees, as well as 1,000 UK workers, also ...
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ArticleWindsor Castle staff in favour of industrial action over pay
Windsor Castle employees have voted in favour of industrial action in a dispute over pay.Some 62 of the castle’s 76 wardens took part in the ballot, of which 84% voted for industrial action. The dispute focuses on the role of wardens, who are often carry out duties alongside their role, ...
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Next pledges 5% pay rise for employees
Retailer Next’s chief executive Lord Wolfson has pledged to give shopfloor staff a pay rise of at least 5%, offering to share his bonus among employees should there be a funding shortfall.Next is to fund a pay increase for its 20,000 store staff by October 2015 from rising sales and ...
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Analysis
27, Using staff surveys to create a benefits package
If you read nothing else, read this…Surveys can provide valuable insight into what employees think of benefits packages.Employers need to set clear objectives of what they want survey results to achieve.Staff need to be kept up to date with results of surveys.Gathering employees’ views on benefits can offer valuable information ...
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ArticleChadwick returns to Superdrug
Superdrug has appointed Paul Chadwick as interim senior reward and benefits manager.He joins the retailer from Save the Children UK where he was reward and HR management information manager.At Superdrug, Chadwick will be responsible for developing and implementing reward strategies and employee benefits programmes, as well as salary benchmarking, pay ...
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ArticleGatwick Airport appoints Darren Hockaday
Darren Hockaday has been appointed HR director at Gatwick Airport.His early career was built in operational management roles in banking and retail establishing strong business acumen prior to leading HR functions.He moves to Gatwick Airport from his previous role as HR director at London Overground Rail Operations, which he held ...
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ArticlePersonal Group acquires Shebang to launch mobile phone benefit
Employee benefits provider Personal Group has acquired Shebang Technologies to launch a mobile virtual network operator business branded Personal Group Mobile. The takeover, which is valued at an estimated £1.3 million, will enable Personal Group to provide mobile phones and airtime via salary sacrifice for employers to offer as an ...
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ArticleBNP Paribas and BT shortlisted for communications
BNP Paribas and BT are among the employers that have been shortlisted for the award ‘Benefits communication – large employer’ at the Employee Benefits Awards 2015.This award recognises an effective and innovative approach to benefits communications, be it through face-to-face presentations, print, social media or digital media. The full category ...
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ArticleDHL Express and Marriott Hotels best employers in India
DHL Express and Marriott Hotels are among some of the best employers to work for in India, according to Aon Hewitt. The employers were recognised in the consultancy’s Best Employers Programme.Telecomm infrastructure firm Bharti Infratel was awarded the title best employer for its commitment to engagement.DHL Express was awarded for ...
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to corporate eyecare
Traditionally seen as a means to meet an organisation’s duty-of-care requirements, the popularity of eyecare schemes means that more employers are looking to make them part of their package of health and wellbeing benefits.A regular eye test can help employees look after many different aspects of their health. As well ...
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ArticleHalf of managers are stressed all or most of the time
Almost half (48%) of senior managers say they are stressed all or most of the time, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its study of 1,000 senior managers, managing directors, business owners and chief executive officers, and 1,000 other employees also found that 23% of employee respondents feel stressed all ...
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ArticleOracle, BT and GSK shortlisted for financial education
Gerald Eve, GlaxoSmithKline and UKTV are among the employers that have been shortlisted for the award ‘Best financial education strategy’ at the Employee Benefits Awards 2015.The award, sponsored by Wealth at Work, rewards an employer that has taken a proactive approach to their workforce’s financial needs.For this award, the judges ...
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Supplier article
Johnson Fleming’s jargon-busting guide decodes certification process
Time is running out for a growing number of employers, who face sanctions from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) if they do not get to grips with complicated auto-enrolment certification regulations.Towards the end of 2014, 1,139 compliance notices were issued by TPR; this has affected employers that have worked hard to ...
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Supplier article
Blog: growth in NHS agency workers and reduction in Lifetime Allowance
The unintended consequences of a reduction in the LTA are that senior employees throughout UK plc will give serious thought to their continued membership of company pension schemes. They may well not wish to face a 55 per cent tax charge on accumulated retirement benefits greater than £1m. It is ...
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Supplier article
Drawing a veil over fraud
The greatest changes to defined contribution pension arrangements came into force on 6 April, and the provision of a free impartial guidance guarantee service known as Pension Wise is a key part of the reforms. Pension Wise is provided by the Pensions Advisory Service, via the telephone, and through face-to-face ...
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ArticlePhil Anderson Financial Services receives living wage accreditation
Phil Anderson Financial Services has received living wage accreditation for committing to pay all staff the national living wage.The Aberdeen-based financial services firm has increased the amount it pays some workers to coincide with the living wage, ensuring all employees are now paid above this level.This means it will voluntarily ...
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ArticleCentrica and Travis Perkins shortlisted for flexible benefits
Centrica, Santander and Travis Perkins are among the employers that have been shortlisted for the award ‘Best flexible benefits plan – large employer’ at the Employee Benefits Awards 2015.The award recognises employers that have implemented a successful and innovative strategy that has made delivering perks through a flexible benefits plan ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week.
The most-read stories between 15-22 April on employeebenefits.co.ukHow will the changes to childcare vouchers affect staff?Arup boost benefits take up among generation Y staffA guide to tax-efficient benefitsEmployers not reuqired to create ideal job for returning employeeWaitrose staff motivate with song at AGMScottish Power increases benefits engagementNext pledges 5% pay ...
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OpinionLovewell's Logic: Does charity begin at work?
But these days does this really hold true? Or is it now more of a case that charity begins at work?Many employers now offer employees opportunities to support charities through the workplace, be it through fundraising, workplace giving or volunteering initiatives.Here at Employee Benefits, we’re no different. Every year, Centaur ...