All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 901
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ArticleCompliance news at a glance: January 2016
High Court rules peripatetic staff are eligible for auto-enrolmentThe High Court has ruled that peripatetic workers are eligible to be auto-enrolled into a workplace pension scheme, after Fleet Maritime Services (FMSB) challenged the Pension Regulator’s (TPR) approach and guidance on peripatetic workers. bit.ly/1OTzx1tUS court rules on back-pay case for unpaid ...
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ArticleUS court proceeds with FedEx pension case
In January 2016, a US District Court Judge allowed a pension benefits claim brought by the same-sex widow of a FedEx employee to proceed while dismissing two other claims by the plaintiff.In the case of Stacey Schuett v. FedEx Corporation et. al., the plaintiff, Stacey Schuett, was in a relationship ...
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OpinionJuliette Graham: The implications of the Bank of England's proposal on bonus buy-outs
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) last month published a controversial proposal on buy-out bonuses aimed at stopping employees at the largest banks from being able to wipe the slate clean when they move firm. The proposal requires new employers to reduce or clawback buy-out bonuses if the ex-employer decides that ...
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Ducks in a row: how to create the vision for HR technology
HR technology, when applied well, has the potential to make a positive difference in the lives of employees and improve organisational results. Lori Block, an expert in Communication and Technology, looks at a global approach to defining an HR technology strategy for the future.There may be nothing more powerful and ...
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ArticleCisco International and Samsung UK to speak at Employee Benefits Connect
Cisco International, Samsung UK and Standard Chartered Bank are among the organisations speaking at Employee Benefits Connect 2016, which will take place at the Lancaster Hotel London on 9 March 2016.Speakers include Joanna Bean, head of reward, UK and Ireland at Samsung, who will discuss how employers can use technology ...
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UK Mid Cap: navigating market volatility
By Mark Martin, Head of UK Equities at Neptune Investment ManagementRecent UK GDP figures indicated that the economy is in good health, with a 0.5% rise in GDP in the final quarter of 2015. Whilst the GDP growth rate fell from 2.9% in 2014 to 2.2% in 2015 as a ...
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ArticleIntel reveals 100% gender pay parity
Intel has achieved 100% gender pay parity throughout the United States.Its Annual report 2015: leading and learning- strong progress and more to do, published on 3 February 2016, revealed the results of the organisation's analysis of its compensation packages. This found that employees of both genders who have the same ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Atos launches car salary sacrifice scheme
EXCLUSIVE: Digital services provider Atos has introduced a car salary sacrifice scheme for its 10,000 employees.The scheme, which launched on 1 February and is provided by SG Fleet, was initially communicated to employees with a teaser campaign in the run-up to the launch using a range of posters, flyers and ...
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Case StudiesInstacart broadens its benefits offering with subsidised genetic testing
US online grocery delivery firm Instacart added genetic testing to its benefits offering in October 2015 when it signed up to the Color Genomics Breast Cancer Pledge to mark Breast Cancer Awareness month. The organisation subsidises 50% of the cost of the test, which analyses 19 genes, including BRCA1 and ...
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Case StudiesLandmark turns to genetic testing to engage staff with fitness and nutrition
In September 2014, Landmark Information Group teamed up with British cyclist Jess Varnish to engage its approximately 400 employees with health and fitness through a week-long cycling challenge, collectively cycling the distance from John O’Groats to Land’s End on exercise bikes.To coincide with the initiative, Landmark offered staff the chance ...
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AnalysisDoes genetic testing have a place in a healthcare and wellbeing strategy?
Need to know:Testing programmes can range from genetic tests for increased cancer or cardiac risk to analysis of gene variants associated with fitness and nutrition response.Robust confidentiality parameters should be established alongside access to emotional and physical support.Effective education and communication can help dispel misconceptions and enable individuals to make ...
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AnalysisInfographic: Would you take action based on the results of a genetic test?
An infographic examining whether individuals would take action based on their genetic risk of hereditary disease based on the results of a genetic test. (Source: US-based Invitae's Genetic risk awareness study, published in September 2015).Read more in: Does genetic testing have a place in a healthcare and wellbeing strategy?
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Pension tax allowances breakfast seminar
The pension tax allowances are changing (again). Nobody wants to be stung with an unexpected tax bill or fine. But if you don’t know an employee’s total income, what can you do to help prevent it?Due to exceptional demand for this hot topic we have added an additional date to ...
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Top 10 tips for retirement planning
Employees who are approaching retirement and have a defined contribution (DC) pension now have a lot of decisions to make thanks to the pension changes.They have to decide whether they want an annuity, drawdown, to take a cash withdrawal or a combination of options; when they want to take their ...
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Do your employees know how much income they will need in retirement?
It is very important for employees to save towards retirement and of course many are not saving enough. However, some may not need as much as they think according to WEALTH at work, a leading provider of financial education, guidance and advice in the workplace.For some individuals once they retire, ...
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Love your graduates
You have a diverse workforce within your business, and each demographic needs different support from you. Love your graduates by supporting them with key life skills.Graduates are students with a jobYoung people living away from home for the first time often haven’t thought about how they will pay for things ...
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Jelf Employment Seminar, Cardiff
The fun and informative Jelf Employment Seminars are returning to Cardiff, and once again we will be fielding an expert range of speakers to help employers better manage their day to day business challenges.Our three well-known, entertaining, and knowledgeable speakers will be covering the following:The learned Matt Jenkin will be ...
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Article66% would not apply to work for an employer with a gender pay gap
Two-thirds (66%) of UK respondents are unlikely to apply to work for an organisation that they believe has a gender pay gap, according to research by recruitment firm Glassdoor.Its Global gender pay gap survey, which is made up of responses from 8,254 working adults across the UK, Canada, United States, ...
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Article23% of law firms believe workplace stress and burnout are increasing
Almost a quarter (23%) of law firm respondents believe that burnout and stress are increasing among fee-earning staff, according to research by Xerox HR Services.Its survey of 70 UK law firms also found that 38% of respondents feel that fee-earning employees’ stress levels are high or very high.The research also ...
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ArticleAsda, Roche and Vauxhall Motors are among the UK's Top Employers 2016
Asda, Bentley Motors, HCL Technologies, KFC, Roche and Vauxhall Motors were among the winners at the Top Employers UK 2016 Awards, which took place on 10 February at London’s Guildhall.Some 71 organisations were recognised at the ceremony for their high standards of excellence in employee conditions, performance and talent management, ...