All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 856
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ArticleEmployers should educate staff about childcare voucher changes
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Employers should educate their employees about the government’s changes to childcare vouchers planned for autumn 2017, said Gemma Dainty (pictured), reward consultant at TalkTalk.Dainty discussed the planned changes at Employee Benefits Live 2015, during a session entitled ‘The changes to childcare vouchers: assessing the impact on ...
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ArticleWealth at Work acquires Life Academy
Financial education provider Wealth at Work has acquired Life Academy, a Wales-based provider of financial education and employee engagement programmes.The acquisition aims to expand Wealth at Work’s presence in the market, particularly in light of the increased demand for pre- and at-retirement financial education triggered by the pension reforms.Jonathan Watts-Lay ...
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ArticleEmployers must align financial wellbeing to reward
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Employers need to align their financial wellbeing scheme to their total reward programme in order to engage the workforce of tomorrow, according to Ian Hodson (pictured), reward manager at The University of Lincoln.Speaking at a session at Employee Benefits Live 2015, ’Educating your workforce to take ...
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ArticleConsumer Electronics Association recognised for work-life balance support
The US-based Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has been recognised for its commitment to helping staff achieve a healthy work-life balance.For the seventh consecutive year, CEA received a Companies As Responsive Employers (Care) Award from the Northern Virginia Family Services.The organisation, which has 150 staff, offers a flexible working arrangement that ...
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OpinionChris Tutton: Be aware of responsible use of social media
For many businesses social media is now a key tool in internal communications, particularly for those with a remote or global workforce. Social media platforms transform traditional employee relations in a cost effective way, building a sense of community, culture and connection. This can be an ideal forum to disseminate ...
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ArticleBaker and McKenzie sees benefits of supporting working carers
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Law firm Baker and McKenzie has consolidated its parental policies to enhance its support for working parents.At the beginning of 2015, the organisation brought together its maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption policies to form its ‘new parent policy’, providing staff with greater flexibility.The law ...
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OpinionJulie McCarthy: Working parents need long-term benefits
The Working Families shared parental leave (SPL) pioneers list highlights those employers offering above and beyond the minimum legal requirements for SPL. Not only are these employers offering enhanced SPL benefits, but the majority also support their expectant parents throughout the pregnancy or adoption process. They, along with many other ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by BNP Paribas
PensionMoving to one mastertrust defined contribution scheme by end of 2015 for all staff.Contributions vary by company: various contributory and non-contributory schemes.HealthcarePrivate medical insurance available through flexible benefits scheme.Income protection.Dental insurance: employer-funded in some companies.Eyecare voucher scheme.Critical illness insurance as a voluntary benefit.Health screening.Genetic testing.Employee assistance programme.Occupational health, including an ...
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AnalysisHow can employers support staff in tackling big societal issues?
If you read nothing else, read this…Broader societal trends are impacting employees and concerning employers.The cost of living is a particular issue, with 51% of staff concerned about their finances.Employers are increasingly helping employees save money for deposits on houses, and even to get access to mortgages.Some organisations are now ...
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ArticleFormer BT employee is entitled to sick pay
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has upheld a case ruling concerning a BT Managed Services Limited (BTMS) employee who has been receiving income protection payments (GIPs) that ceased to be insured, and who is unlikely to ever return to work.In the case of BT Managed Services Ltd v Edwards & ...
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ArticleHeineken and Virgin Media communicate pension changes to staff
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Heineken and Virgin Media have adopted a continuous communications approach to inform staff about the pension reforms.Speaking at a conference session on the effect of the latest general election on workplace pensions at Employee Benefits Live 2015, David Roberts, head of pensions and benefits at Virgin ...
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AnalysisTop tips for increasing employees’ pension contributions
If you read nothing else, read this …Many employees are not paying enough into pensions.Financial education, employer matching and tax relief can encourage staff to increase pension contributions.Auto-enrolment and the pension freedoms have helped to highlight the importance of good contributions.Employees contribute an average of 5% of their earnings towards ...
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ArticleLend Lease launches wellbeing days
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Lend Lease has introduced paid ‘wellbeing days’ for staff to use to rest and recuperate, so they can return to work and perform at their optimum level.The scheme has been launched on a trust basis, with staff expected to take one wellbeing day per quarter throughout ...
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ArticlePensions research deadline extended
The Employee Benefits/Close Brothers Pensions research 2015 deadline has been extended to Wednesday 30 September so there is still time to have your say.How are the pension reforms impacting workplace pension strategies? How are employers communicating the pension changes to staff? Share your experiences by taking part in the short ...
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AnalysisHow can employers offer more than the minimum level of support for working parents?
If you read nothing else, read this…With different working patterns for parents, a variety of support measures will help recruit and retain valued staff.Shared parental leave and flexible-working policies can help parents balance their work and home life commitments.Parental networks, coaching and online information hubs can provide over and above ...
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Case StudiesRSA Group engages staff with social media network
Multinational insurance firm RSA Group has used Yammer since February 2012. Around 10,000 of its 19,000 global employees are users, and approximately 5,000 of these are engaged, making posts or commenting on posts daily.Jenny Burns, director of internal communications, brand and social media at RSA Group, says: “From a communications ...
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AnalysisTop tips for engaging staff in share schemes
If you read nothing else, read this…Share scheme communications should be focused, clear and accessible.Signposts can be used to direct employees towards a range of information sources.Continuous communications can help to drive engagement with share schemes throughout the year. Employees in the UK saved £40 million more through staff share ...
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ArticleTake part in exclusive pensions research
How well do your employees understand the pension reforms? What financial education strategies are you using to support staff?Tell us in the exclusive Employee Benefits/Close Brothers Pensions research 2015, which is designed to help you benchmark your organisation’s pensions strategy.We are particularly interested in finding out how the pension reforms ...
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Case StudiesEY supports working families with multiple options
Professional services firm EY takes a long-term approach to supporting working parents. It is mindful of the life events that many of its employees will experience during their time at the organisation, which includes starting a family.Its approach is made up of a number of components to ensure that it ...
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OpinionIan McKenna: Fully responsive websites are the way forward
Mobile devices represent a great opportunity to engage with staff to ensure they understand the full range and advantages employers spend on benefits.Devices don’t just get used when people are mobile; for many users they are a far more comfortable and convenient way to access information than a laptop or ...