All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 947
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Case StudiesUniversity of Reading sees momentum grow around salary sacrifice car scheme
The University of Reading launched a salary sacrifice-based car leasing scheme called Mycar through Leasedrive (now combined with Zenith) back in June 2014.The scheme has been something of a slow burn in terms of growth, with currently around 20 to 25 members, but is nevertheless seen as an important part ...
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ArticleFirst Leeds bus drivers to strike over pay
First Leeds bus workers who are members of the union Unite will undertake strike action next week in a dispute over pay.The continuous strike action in Leeds is due to begin at 2.00am on Tuesday 26 July 2016.The planned industrial action follows previous strike activity on 13 and 20 June, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 74% agree that back-up care has positive impact on productivity
EXCLUSIVE: Around three-quarters (74%) of respondents agree that having access to back-up care for a child or adult has a positive impact on their productivity at work, according to research by Horizons Workforce Consulting, part of Bright Horizons.The lasting impact of workplace-sponsored back-up care report, which surveyed 1,150 employees from ...
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Article35% of CFOs see sustainability as defined benefit pension scheme end goal
More than a third (35%) of chief financial officer (CFO) respondents cite scheme sustainability as the end goal for their organisation's defined benefit (DB) pension scheme, according to research by Hymans Robertson.The survey of 100 pension trustees and 51 CFOs at organisations with more than 1,000 employees also found that ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Where does Brexit fallout leave UK pensions?
Ever since the EU referendum result and David Cameron’s subsequent resignation as prime minister, barely a day seems to have gone by without news of political departures and appointments.Last week, it was the turn of Ros Altmann to leave her post of pensions minister. In itself, there is nothing unusual ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 14 and 20 July 2016: British Gas holiday pay case heard at Court of AppealRos Altmann leaves pensions minister postBritish Airways i360 pays living wage to all staffEmployment tribunal to hear Uber workers' rights cases37% of financial organisations introduce flexible-working initiativesRichard ...
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ArticleSanta Clauses convene in Copenhagen
Something for the weekend: Although the sun may be (temporarily!) shining, the countdown to Christmas has officially begun in Denmark, which hosted the annual World Santa Claus Congress this week.Between 18 and 20 July 2016, Santas from around the world gathered in Bakken amusement park, north of Copenhagen, in full ...
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Article91% would engage in healthier behaviours if rewarded
More than nine in 10 (91%) US respondents would engage in healthier behaviours if they were rewarded, according to research by Welltok and the National Business Group on Health (NBGH).The Whispers from the water cooler: what motivates employees to improve their health and wellbeing report, which surveyed 1,003 full-time US ...
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ArticleBritish Army and Lawn Tennis Association to deliver keynote speeches at Employee Benefits Live
The British Army, EY, and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) are among the organisations that will deliver keynote addresses at Employee Benefits Live 2016.On 11 October, Vicky Williams, director of people at the LTA, will present the closing keynote session looking at how a strong people and performance strategy is ...
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ArticleSports Direct yet to resolve back pay issues
The Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Select Committee has released a report into employment practices at Sports Direct, which includes concerns around pay deductions and outstanding back pay.The report follows the admission of Mike Ashley, founder of Sports Direct, that staff at the organisation's Shirebrook warehouse were paid below the ...
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Political changes and employee benefits provision
The dust is settling on yet another turbulent political week. Since we last posted we have not only a new prime minister, but also an entirely new cabinet as well. But do these changes suggest a significant alteration for the world of employee benefits provision?The honest answer is that, as ...
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Benefits in action: how Advent took a fresh look at its benefits
In September 2014, Advent conducted an employee survey that highlighted a number of areas where the benefits package was overlooked or was not fully valued by the workforce. Benefits were not regularly promoted impacting on overall awareness. In response to the feedback, Advent appointed Xerox HR Services early in 2015 ...
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Article48% feel benefits package is not tailored to their needs
Almost half (48%) of respondents feel that their current employee benefits package is not tailored to meet their needs, according to research by Salary Finance.Its survey of 1,000 UK employees, released in line with the Smarter Working Day initiative (25 July 2016), also found that 38% of respondents have access ...
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ArticleGoldsmiths gains living wage accreditation
Goldsmiths, University of London, has been accredited as a living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.The university, which employs 1,800 full and part-time staff, has been paying the London living wage rate since 2011.The London living wage is a voluntary rate calculated according to the cost of living in ...
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ArticleHMRC cleaners strike over pay
Cleaners in Merseyside who are members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) are taking part in a two-day strike, starting today (Monday 25 July 2016) in a dispute over pay.The cleaners are employed by global facility services organisation ISS, and are contracted to work at the HM Revenue ...
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AnalysisHow does the UK's support for working parents compare with other countries?
Need to know:The less support for working parents the state provides, the more benefits employers might consider offering to staff.Practical support measures that employers offer to working parents in the UK include childcare vouchers, workplace nurseries, flexible-working arrangements and access to networks and counselling.While other countries may offer different statutory ...
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Case StudiesSackers offers a range of support measures to working parents
Law firm Sackers has received external recognition for its dedication to forging a family-friendly work environment, scooping the Best for all stages of motherhood award at the Working Families Awards 2016. Using the statutory requirements as a base-level guideline when it comes to benefits and support, the firm has endeavoured ...
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OpinionRosalind Bragg: Well-paid leave for all could drive paternity leave take-up
When women and men call our advice line, their big concern is money. Whether they are calling about redundancy, sick leave, health and safety, leave entitlements or pregnancy discrimination, their primary concern is how they are going to make ends meet. Babies cost money and moving onto maternity, paternity or ...
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Robo advice Q&A – would you trust a robot with your retirement?
There is a lot of talk at the moment about robo advisers and whether they could be the answer for the increased number of people who now need advice at retirement. Robo advice is very new to the market and is not yet widely available at retirement, but may be ...
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Philip Wood: Supporting employee health and wellbeing through duty of care
Every employer, whatever the size of its business, has a legal obligation to take all reasonable steps to look after the health, safety and wellbeing of its employees.Organisations need to carry out risk assessments to ensure that their employees do not work excessive hours and provide open communication channels so ...