All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 866
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ArticleHalf of staff attitudes would change if offered share plans
Half (50%) of respondents say their attitude towards their employer would change if they were part of an employee share scheme, according to research by Equiniti Employee Services.Its survey of 1,189 employees also found that 72% of respondents aged 18-24 would change their attitude if there was a share scheme ...
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ArticleCosta increases barista pay
Costa has increased the pay of its 12,500 baristas, effective today (1 October 2015).Baristas at Costa-owned stores will now be paid a minimum of £7.40 an hour, and £7.20 prior to the completion of their training period.The coffee chain has increased the pay of its London-based baristas to between £8.20 ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 24-30 September:1. Employee Benefits Live 2015 speaker slides.2. Royal Mail introduces separation support service.3. Morrisons to raise pay for store staff.4. EAT rules on pay and holiday pay arrears.5. Japanese organisation offers staff crying support.6. Starbucks to pay national living wage ...
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ArticleThe benefits of working for the rich and famous
Something for the weekend…Ever wondered what employee benefits you would receive if you worked for a super-rich employer? Users of the website Reddit have been sharing their experiences of working for the rich and famous, and enjoying perks such as six days off a week and trips in private jets.One ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Have benefits gone full circle?
Earlier this week, I attended a debate on what the future holds for employee benefits.Throughout the conversation, a recurring theme was how what employees are looking for from their employers is changing. As a result, many employers are now considering what they can offer to support their staff with everyday ...
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Article37% of absence due to mental health issues
More than a third (37%) of absence notifications in 2014 were due to mental health issues, according to figures from Legal and General.Its figures, which are based on employee absences notifications received last year, also revealed that 80% of staff who had mental health-related absences could return to work within ...
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30% offer age-related wellness programmes
Around a third (30%) of respondents offer age-specific wellness programmes for their staff, according to a study by Mercer.Its Age-friendly employer research surveyed three groups: 69 HR professionals, 1,376 employees and 25 recruitment agencies.The study of HR professionals also found:45% of respondents offer advice and support to staff caring for ...
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ArticleTate and Lyle Sugars boosts pension contributions via salary sacrifice
EXCLUSIVE: Some 90% of Tate and Lyle Sugars’ employees have taken up pensions salary sacrifice since the arrangement was launched in July 2015. Following the introduction of salary sacrifice as part of the employer’s group personal pension (GPP) scheme, Tate and Lyle’s 560 UK employees’ pensions contributions have increased by ...
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Uncertainty lifted with MPs behind Tsipras
Rob Burnett, Head of European EquitiesAlthough slightly down on their previous election result, Syriza managed to win just over 35 per cent of the vote in Sunday’s election, seeing off the challenge of New Democracy. While this is still short of a majority, Syriza will once again go into coalition ...
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Japan: There is more medicine to come
By James Dowey, Chief Economist & CIO In a Q&A James Dowey, Chief Economist & CIO, looks at the recent impact of China on Japan and explains why the medicine itself of Abenomics – as distinct from the effects of the medicine – is extremely important for Japanese equities.Click here ...
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Robin Geffen responds to market volatility
By Robin Geffen, Fund Manager & CEO This is a testing time for investors. Over the past year the market has been driven forward by strong fundamental trends underpinned by changes in the real world, but over the past month a more animalistic sentiment has sent shares plunging. As we ...
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ArticleLess than a quarter feel in control of their pension
Less than a quarter (23%) of respondents feel in control of their pension, according to research by Hymans Robertson. Its research, which surveyed 2,078 people, also found that 68% said fewer changes to the pension system would encourage them to save more.The research also found:64% of respondents do not know ...
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ArticleCoventry City Council supports staff who foster
Coventry City Council has introduced a Fostering Friendly policy designed to support employees who apply to become foster carers.Under the policy, staff who apply to become foster carers, will receive five extra days leave in order to attend necessary meetings, home visits and training sessions as part of the assessment ...
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ArticleGovernment to introduce grandparents leave
The government is to introduce paid grandparental leave, Chancellor George Osborne (pictured) announced yesterday (4 October). At the Conservative Party Conference 2015, Osborne highlighted the importance of offering working grandparents paid leave to help take care of their grandchildren. In a tweet, he said: “Grandparents shouldn’t have to choose between ...
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Case StudiesAge UK sets example for benefits for the over-40s
In May, the charity Age UK launched a programme to help its 2,800 employees, two-thirds of whom are aged over 40, better plan their working lives and prepare for retirement.Its Extending Working Life and Planning for Retirement programme includes midlife career reviews, health assessments , and financial and retirement-planning advice ...
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OpinionBernard Casey: The challenges of an ageing workforce
When it comes to the challenges surrounding the ageing workforce, [many employers] will be interested in how compensation strategies will have to be adapted, for example, in terms of pay, different benefit packages and training programmes. And behind all this is the question of whether older workers are as productive ...
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Article77% unsure how to address male mental health
More than three-quarters (77%) of respondents are unsure how to address male mental health in the workplace, according to research by health and wellbeing consultancy Health Assured.Its survey of 944 managers and employees also found 79% of manager respondents have seen an increase the number of male employees citing anxiety ...
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Article29% to increase spend on technology
More than a quarter (29%) of respondents will spend more on benefits technology in 2015 than they did in 2014, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.Its 2015 Global employee benefits watch report, which surveyed 300 human resources professionals representing more than four million employees across the US, Europe, Middle ...
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ArticleSurveyMonkey and Visa introduce genetic testing scheme
Instacart, SurveyMonkey and Visa are among a number of organisations in the US that have signed up to a new benefits scheme giving employees access to genetic testing for breast and ovarian cancer risk.The initiative, provided by Color, offers staff, and in some cases spouses or partners, the option of ...
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Supplier articleEmployee Benefits - Benefits Technology 2015
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