All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 933
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ArticleSave the date for Employee Benefits Live 2016
This year’s Employee Benefits Live will take place on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 October 2016.Employee Benefits Live, Europe’s largest dedicated employee reward and benefits event, will be held at Olympia National, London.The event’s market-leading, comprehensive conference programme will see some of the industry’s leading thinkers provide expert advice and ...
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ArticleWomen in Finance Charter links executive pay to gender diversity
On 22 March 2016, HM Treasury launched the Women in Finance Charter, which links senior executive pay to progress in gender diversity.A number of employers in the financial services sector have already signed up to the charter, including Barclays, Capital Credit Union, Columbia Threadneedle, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Royal Bank ...
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ArticleEmma Hart: What is the impact of introducing unlimited leave?
In the summer of 2014, Visualsoft introduced a new benefits package that included unlimited paid holiday. Our main aim was to create a culture of trust, empowerment and increase employee engagement.Introducing unlimited leave into an organisation leads to creating a shift in culture and trust. Employees are given guidelines to ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to private medical insurance 2016
The facts:What is private medical insurance?Private medical insurance (PMI) is a health insurance that covers employees for the treatment of curable, short-term medical conditions or accidents. Cover can include consultations, diagnostic tests, and in-patient and out-patient procedures.What are its origins?The roots of PMI can be traced back to the late ...
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ArticleMicrosoft and Nationwide shortlisted for best flexible benefits
JP Morgan, Microsoft and Nationwide Building Society (pictured) have been shortlisted for the Best flexible benefits plan award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2016.This award celebrates the most effective use of a flexible benefits plan within an organisation.The full category shortlist is:Callcredit Information Group, Benefits for people like you (Entered ...
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Article67% believe employers do not care about financial wellness
More than two-thirds (67%) of respondents believe that their employer does not care about their financial wellness, according to research by Neyber.Its DNA of financial wellbeing report, which surveyed 10,000 UK employees, also found that more than half (55%) of respondents feel that financial pressure affects their behaviour and ability ...
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ArticleMetLife UK launches Global Corporate Challenge for staff
MetLife UK is offering staff the opportunity to take part in a 100-day wellness challenge, which aims to support employee health and performance.Approximately 189 UK staff are participating in the 2016 Global Corporate Challenge (GCC), which will see them compete against 50,000 teams around the world, including 1,200 MetLife employees ...
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ArticleMeet the industry experts at Employee Benefits Live 2016
Delegates at Employee Benefits Live 2016 will have the opportunity to network with providers, advisers and consultants from the reward and benefits industry on the bustling exhibition floor.This year, Tastecard/Gourmet Society is the headline sponsor of the two-day event, which will take place on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 October ...
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ArticleTaking a holistic approach to health and wellbeing
Employee health and wellbeing is now firmly on the business agenda. The days of simply offering private medical insurance, perhaps complemented by a health cash plan, are long gone as employers increasingly look to support, and engage with, employees’ holistic health and wellbeing needs.Instead, the role employers have to play ...
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OpinionShaun Davis: Royal Mail puts focus on musculoskeletal support and prevention
As we know, all employers have a duty of care to protect their employees from developing musculoskeletal disorders due to their work. Royal Mail takes this responsibility very seriously and places the safety, health and wellbeing of its people as the highest priority.Collecting, sorting, distributing and delivering letters and parcels ...
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OpinionSally Weston-Price: Oral diseases can affect general wellbeing
Sadly, oral diseases are still commonplace in the UK with the Adult dental health survey 2009, from the Health and Social Care Information Centre showing almost a third of adults have obvious tooth decay and nearly a half have signs of gum disease. It is important to remember that the ...
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OpinionDavid Cartwright: Steps to a clear view of eye regulations
Research conducted by the trust shows that, on average, office workers each spend an eye watering 3,000 hours a year staring at screens. So it is probably no surprise 90% say they regularly suffer ‘screen fatigue’, which includes headaches, sore or tired eyes, impaired colour perception and blurred vision.To combat ...
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OpinionDavid Batman: The whole of person approach to employee health
In the complex modern business environment, people managers need to promote a comprehensive approach to health and wellbeing. In particular, they face challenges as they address issues related to psychological health, such as anxiety and stress.21st century challenges Times have changed for people managers. Previously, the emphasis was on managing ...
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Article38% say flexible working is top influencer of job satisfaction globally
Employees in western countries consider themselves to be happier in their jobs, more loyal to their employers and more productive at work, according to research by the Economist Intelligence Unit and Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company.The Mobility, performance and engagement report, which is based on the self-assessment of 1,865 ...
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38% say flexible working is top influencer of job satisfaction globally
Employees in western countries consider themselves to be happier in their jobs, more loyal to their employers and more productive at work, according to research by the Economist Intelligence Unit and Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company.The Mobility, performance and engagement report, which is based on the self-assessment of 1,865 ...
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Supplier article
Lisas, pensions and the auto-enrolment secondary market
Delegates at the recent Corporate Adviser roundtable event argued the topics of ending of commission, the third-year anniversary for automatic re-enrolment and the raised profile of governance, and if they were likely to be factors in leading to a vibrant secondary auto-enrolment market.Johnson Fleming Senior Consultant Robert G Kingston was ...
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ArticleDomestic and General staff engage in charity fundraising activities
Domestic and General employees have engaged in sports challenges and team activities to raise money for charity.Employees across the appliance care organisation’s four UK offices took part in a static bike ride, a virtual running challenge, and the creation of a giant paper chain in order to raise money and ...
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ArticleEpson and UKTV shortlisted for most motivational benefits
Epson Europe, Sunrise Senior Living, and UKTV (pictured) are among the employers which have been shortlisted for the Most motivational benefits award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2016.This award celebrates the most effective employee motivation or incentive strategy put in place by an organisation.The full category shortlist is:Epson Europe, Epson ...
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AnalysisHow does a reward strategy evolve while an organisation grows at pace?
Need to knowWhen an organisation grows quickly, preserving the culture and benefits offering can pose a challenge.Asking employees what they want can help organisations to develop their benefits package to support their continued growth.Employers can consider ways to upscale the more informal benefits staff receive when they are part of ...
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ArticleUnited Arab Emirates debuts 3D-printed office
Something for the weekend: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has unveiled the world’s first functioning 3D-printed office.The office was built in just 17 days using cement and building materials produced in the UAE and United States. The materials underwent testing in the UK and China.The 250m2 building is located ...