All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 954
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AnalysisHow to support employees coping with bereavement
Need to know:There is no typical response to loss or timeframe for the grieving process; employees will require different support mechanisms over both the short and longer term.Access to external support, such as employee assistance programmes and counselling services, can help employees with the emotional impact of bereavement.Bereavement training and ...
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ArticleGlobal account managers are paid highest annual bonuses
Global account managers receive the highest annual bonuses in the UK, taking home up to £37,000, according to research by Glassdoor.Its UK jobs paying the highest bonuses report, which is based on the median bonus amount and the median total compensation for jobs shared anonymously on Glassdoor, also found that ...
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ArticleTotal pay increases by 2.4%
Total pay, including bonuses, increased by 2.4% in Great Britain between April-June 2015 and April-June 2016, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Its UK labour market: August 2016 report also found that for June 2016, average regular pay, excluding bonuses, was £472 a week before tax and pay deductions. ...
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ArticleGadens enhances paid parental leave to 26 weeks
Australian law firm Gadens has enhanced its paid parental leave policy to offer its 326 Melbourne-based staff up to six months of paid leave.The new paid parental leave policy forms part of Gadens' strategic goal of being an employer of choice, and aims to support the retention and progression of ...
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What is next for workplace savings?
The eight minute video above, presented by Miranda Seath, senior researcher at Platforum, and Jeremy Fawcett, head of direct at Platforum, covers: What are the key developments affecting workplace savings and why are they important?What are the drivers for improved employee engagement in workplace saving?What new digital forms of advice ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 11 and 17 August 2016 are: Government consults on tax-efficient benefitsNestle agrees pay and pensions deal for employeesProsys offers Pokemon Go-inspired remuneration to attract staff91% believe technology will impact employee wellbeingSports Direct workers to receive £1m in back payUniversity of Cambridge ...
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ArticleCalvin Harris tops charts for highest earnings
Something for the weekend: Calvin Harris is the highest-paid DJ in the world, raking in $63 million (approximately £47.9m) over the last year, according to research by Forbes.Its Electronic cash kings 2016 list, which looks at the pre-tax earnings of DJs between June 2015 and June 2016, found that the ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Tackling the mental health pay gap
Inequality and prejudice of any kind are one of my top pet peeves. In this day and age, it never fails to astound me that, despite the progress made in many areas, dealing with such issues is still a daily battle for many individuals.However, every now and then, a finding ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 74% offer salary sacrifice pension arrangements
EXCLUSIVE: Almost three-quarters (74%) of employer respondents enable staff to contribute into their defined contribution (DC) pension scheme via a salary sacrifice arrangement, according to research by Employee Benefits and Xerox HR Services.The Benefits research 2016, which surveyed 338 employer respondents, also found that two-thirds (66%) of respondents offer a ...
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ArticleDO NOT PUT ON WEBSITE: 9: ppl move: Attley moves to Epson
John Attley is moving to Epson in September 2016, where he will take on an HR specialist role that focuses on employee engagement, retention and recognition for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).Attley joins from the National House Building Council (NHBC), where he held a number of roles, including communications ...
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ArticleColorado State University introduces paid parental leave for graduate assistants
Colorado State University has introduced a new paid parental leave policy for graduate assistants who are enrolled on a full time master’s or PhD programme.The policy allows graduate assistants who are a primary caregiver to take up to six weeks of paid parental leave immediately after the birth or adoption ...
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ArticleHelistrat gains living wage accreditation
Waste management organisation Helistrat has been accredited as a living wage employer by the Living Wage foundation.The Portsmouth-based organisation, which employs 55 members of staff, has committed to paying all employees at least the voluntary living wage rate of £8.25 an hour.The living wage is calculated according to the cost ...
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Article63% of employers say managing employee stress and mental health is top priority
Nearly two-thirds (63%) of UK respondents say managing employee stress and mental health issues is their top priority, according to research by Aon Employee Benefits.Its 2016 EMEA health survey, which surveyed 500 HR directors and risk managers across 22 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), also found ...
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ArticleInspired Outsourcing celebrates staff achievements with Oscars-themed awards
Newcastle-based contact centre Inspired Outsourcing has recognised staff performance with an Oscars-themed award ceremony.The ceremony, which was aimed at celebrating the achievements of the organisation's 140 employees, as well as supporting staff retention and engagement, recognised individuals in categories including ‘Most valuable advisor’, ‘Lifetime achievement award’ and the ‘Rising star ...
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ArticleHermit Woods Winery introduces $15 an hour living wage
US-based Hermit Woods Winery has introduced a $15 an hour living wage, which will be funded via 3.5% surcharge on its products.The surcharge, which came into effect on 19 August 2016, will provide the organisation with additional income to increase staff wages from $12 (£9.17) an hour to $15 (£11.46) ...
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Article59% of employees at small law firms receive a pay rise
Over half (59%) of legal accountancy respondents who work at a small law firm have received a pay rise compared to 78% of respondents who are based in a medium to large law firm, according to research by The Institute of Legal Finance and Management (ILFM) and Balance Recruitment.The Institute ...
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ArticleTop tips on using share schemes to engage staff with business performance
Need to know:Employee share schemes can give staff a sense of ownership and increase interest in business performance.Interest in an organisation’s wider goals and performance can have a knock-on effect on individual engagement levels.To harness these benefits, staff must first engage employees with share schemes themselves.Share schemes may not always ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 26% offer subsidised on-site catering
EXCLUSIVE: Around a quarter (26%) of employer respondents provide subsidised on-site catering to staff, according to research by Employee Benefits and Xerox HR Services.The Benefits research 2016, which surveyed 338 employer respondents, also found that less than one in 10 (6%) offer access to on-site doctors as part of their ...
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Analysis
Video: Tim Middleton - Mitigate the risk of pension scams
Tim Middleton, technical consultant at the Pensions Management Institute, talks about:What is the latest court ruling around pension scams?What do employers need to be aware of around pension scams?What resources are available to help employers educate employees about pension scams?What obligation do employers have to educate employees about the risk ...
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Article60% who have used pensions freedoms unsure how to fund future care
Less than two-thirds (60%) of respondents who have accessed their pension since the pension freedoms were introduced in April 2015 have not thought about how they will pay for future care needs, according to research by Citizens Advice.Its survey, which polled 501 British adults aged 55 or over who have ...