All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 928
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Article80% believe a wide-ranging benefits offering is important
More than three-quarters (80%) of employer respondents feel that it is important to offer employees a wide range of benefits choices, according to research by Grass Roots Employee Solutions.Its survey of 63 HR and benefits managers in both public and private sector UK organisations also found that around a third ...
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AnalysisHow can employers support staff with eating disorders?
Need to know:Eating disorders affect more than 725,000 people in the UK, with the number increasing at an average of 7% a year since 2009.Warning signs include weight loss or gain, marked changes in behaviour such as an obsession with food or exercising, mood swings, lack of concentration and increased ...
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OpinionJane Smith: How to approach an employee with an eating disorder
In order to help someone with an eating disorder, you need to have spotted the signs, understand something of the nature of eating disorders and why someone develops one.Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are the three main eating disorders. There is still a lot of stigma, judgement ...
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Case StudiesKPMG raises awareness of eating disorders with wellbeing events
Accountancy firm KPMG employs more than 13,000 staff across 22 locations in the UK. It is committed to supporting its employees and set up its Be Mindful Network in May 2015 to help improve mental health across the organisation. Jessica Carmody, head of Be Mindful at KPMG, says: “We run ...
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ArticleInfinite Energy to raise starting wage to $15 an hour
US natural gas provider Infinite Energy is to increase its minimum starting wage to $15 an hour for all full and part-time employees.The increase, which is due to take effect on 1 June, follows a recent salary review. This found that the organisation is offering competitive pay within the industry, ...
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Article38% likely to consider including lifetime Isa in remuneration package
More than a third (38%) of respondents are likely to consider introducing the new lifetime individual savings account (Isa) into their employee remuneration scheme in the future, according to research by law firm Sackers.The survey of 78 employers, trustees and advisors also found that 84% of respondents want to offer ...
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ArticleAir-IT launches employee engagement and development programme
Air-IT has launched a new employee engagement scheme to support the wellbeing and personal development of its staff.The initiative, provided by The Dream Manager Programme, provides 12 monthly coaching sessions led by trained staff members.The 90-minute sessions have been designed to help employees with their personal and professional ambitions and ...
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OpinionKathryn Clapp: Childcare vouchers may be discontinued during maternity leave
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has recently raised doubts on HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) guidance on the use of childcare vouchers while on maternity leave in the case of Peninsula Business Services v Donaldson. Current guidance is that vouchers should be maintained if provided by way of salary sacrifice ...
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AnalysisEducating employees about potential pension scams
Need to know:A February 2016 High Court ruling has raised concerns around savers’ susceptibility to pension scams.Employers can play a role in educating staff about scams to help them avoid this risk.Signs to look out for include cold calls and pressure to make a transfer, among others.Employers shoulder a great ...
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Supplier article
A modern horror story
Every day a quick scan of the news reveals some new horror that will change the lives of those involved forever – the unlucky accident on the way to work, a tragic illness that cuts a young life short or the holiday accident that leaves more than just a scar ...
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Supplier article
How to use wills to protect your clients’ wishes
March was Free Wills Month! Free Wills Month brings together a group of well-respected charities to offer members of the public aged 55 and over the opportunity to have their simple wills written or updated free of charge by using participating solicitors in selected locations around England and Wales.Research by ...
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Supplier article
Spring has sprung
Well, it’s been lovely to see a little bit of sunshine, even if it was only a brief appearance. I live in Scotland so, believe me, it was very brief. Of course, with even the tiniest hint of spring, thoughts turn to the inevitable clearout that must take place. And ...
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Supplier article
The savvy consumer
In last year’s FCA thematic review of the mortgage market, one of the key things highlighted was the “savvy consumer”. That’s the client who comes in the door with a very clear idea of what they need and expect you to get them it. They don’t think they need advice, ...
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Article26% of 18-34 year olds feel their employer contributes to excessive alcohol consumption
More than a quarter (26%) of respondents aged between 18 and 34 believe their employer contributes to unhealthy levels of drinking among staff, according to research by Willis PMI Group.The survey of 1,197 employees also found that just 16% of respondents are offered health advice on alcohol consumption by their ...
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ArticleCapital One and Easyjet shortlisted for best pensions communications
Capital One, Easyjet and Nationwide Building Society are among those shortlisted for the Best pensions communications award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2016.This award, sponsored by Aviva and Friends Life, recognises an organisation that has implemented a successful communication strategy that increases employees’ understanding of pensions and reinforces the need ...
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ArticleGovernment launches online pensions tracing service
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new website to help people locate their pension savings.The new website from the Pension Tracing Service allows users to find information about workplace pension schemes they may have contributed to by entering former employers' details into an online database.The database ...
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Supplier article
Things employees shouldn’t do with their pension
The pension changes have created a new era of freedom and choice for defined contribution (DC) pension savers. However with choice comes responsibility, and the real possibility of employees making some huge mistakes. WEALTH at work, a leading provider of financial education in the workplace, supported by guidance and advice, ...
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Supplier article
The growing importance of workplace wellness
The forces driving organisations to adopt wellness initiatives and get today’s workforce fit and healthyAs head of wellness consulting, it is interesting to me that 10 years ago jobs like mine were few and far between. But the Employee wellness survey 2016, published by the Reward and Employee Benefits Association ...
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12, 13, 14, 15: The reward strategy challenges faced by fast-growing organisations
Need to knowWhy do organisations get started? A lightbulb moment. A frustration with faceless corporate bureaucracy. A desire for a sense of true ownership; and the accompanying rewards.At first, the start-up feels like liberation. Late nights brainstorming over pizza. Everyone’s opinion matters, because there are only a handful of people. ...
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AnalysisWhat is shaping employers’ flexible benefits strategies?
Need to know:Flexible benefits schemes must evolve to meet the changing needs of employers and employees.More data has become available, which can help employers to shape a flexible benefits strategy.Employers can draw on employee feedback and past behaviours to ensure the strategy is of value to their workforce.The information that ...