All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 961
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8: Expedia to discuss award-winning workplace culture at Employee Benefits Live
Online travel organisation Expedia will join Glassdoor to present the opening keynote address at Employee Benefits Live 2016.Con Marney, manager, talent acquisition at Expedia, will speak alongside Diarmuid Russell, head of international at Glassdoor, on day one of the London-based event. Marney will discuss the steps that Expedia has taken ...
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Article66% of managers believe the average retirement age will increase in their organisation
Two thirds (66%) of manager respondents believe the average age of retirement in their organisation will increase over the next five to 10 years, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its Supporting fuller working working lives: how organisations can embrace older employees and those with caring responsibilities white paper, which ...
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ArticleOld Mutual launches financial education programme for staff
International investments and savings organisation Old Mutual has launched a personalised financial education programme for its 200 employees.The programme, provided by Nudge, aims to further strengthen the organisation's current wellbeing strategy.The scheme uses a regular flow of data to provide employees with personalised and predictive financial education that corresponds to ...
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Article57% of millennials cite reward for effort as a priority
More than half (57%) of millennial respondents cite reward for effort in the workplace as a top priority, according to research by Edenred.The Edenred-Ipsos 2016 barometer, which surveyed 14,400 employees across 15 countries, including 3,500 millennials aged between 18 and 30, also found that 28% of millennial respondents view work-life ...
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ArticleGovernment consults on definition of financial advice
HM Treasury has launched a consultation to discuss amending the UK definition of financial advice.The purpose of amending this definition is to create a clear, single outline that organisations can easily follow and build into compliance arrangements, and to remove uncertainty around the boundary between what constitutes regulated advice and ...
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AnalysisWhat is involved in a benefits feasibility study?
Need to know:Benefit professionals need to conduct feasibility studies to assess the implications of new benefit options.Cost, tax and legal issues should be considered.Consultants, providers and advisers can all provide information.Speaking to employees is also a good idea.Any employer looking to introduce a new benefits package will need to build ...
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ArticleSingapore is the top destination for expatriates
Singapore is the best overall destination for expatriates, according to research by HSBC.Its 2016 Expat explorer report, which surveyed 26,871 expatriates in 45 host countries, also found that 62% of respondents who move to Singapore experience an increase in earnings.The research also found:67% of respondents receive benefits as part of ...
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Article80% do not take time off for stress-related illnesses
More than three quarters (80%) of respondents would not take time off work for a stress-related illness, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.Its survey of 1,006 full and time-part UK employees, also found that 90% of respondents have gone into work when feeling ill.The research also found:28% of ...
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ArticleWalmart US awards $200 million in cash bonuses to staff
American retailer Walmart has awarded a total of $200 million (£154,055,908) in second quarter cash bonuses to over 900,000 employees across the US.The cash bonuses form part of the organisation’s overall incentive plan, with bonuses given to staff in retail stores that achieved their performance and customer service goals.Eligible employees ...
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ArticleLouise’s lowdown: Mental health champions can help erode a ‘stiff upper lip attitude’ in the workplace
According to research published by Bupa in August 2016, 68% of business leaders identify a ‘stiff upper lip attitude’ at executive level as a barrier to conversations around wellbeing in the workplace. Stiff upper lip is a phrase that is heard less often these day, and a concept that is ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 15 and 21 September 2016 were: EXCLUSIVE: Hachette UK introduces financial education workshops for under 30sOngoing legal cases could impact employers' pay and benefits strategiesGovernment officials reward journalists with pizza and vodkaOld Mutual launches financial education programme for staffGovernment launches inquiry ...
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ArticleIs augmented reality climbing the next team-building challenge?
Something for the weekend: Although team-building challenges come in all shapes and sizes, employee engagement events could be about to reach new heights with the introduction of augmented reality climbing.By projecting graphics onto a bouldering surface, Augmented Climb Wall has turned the climbing wall into a gaming platform, enabling staff ...
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Johnson Fleming shortlisted in Financial Education Provider of the Year category
Johnson Fleming has been shortlisted in the Financial Education Provider of the Year category at The Pensions Insight DC Awards.Marketing manager Caroline Hope said: “We are incredibly proud to be shortlisted; it reflects the commitment and excellent service our team consistently provides our clients.“Our goal is to help our clients ...
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ArticleSackers launches personalised financial education programme for staff
Pensions law firm Sackers has launched a new financial education programme for its 100 employees, including partners and support staff.Sackers introduced the programme, provided by Nudge, with the aim of ensuring that its staff have access to targeted financial education support that meets their needs, and to provide them with ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Capital One to discuss pensions communications at Employee Benefits Live
Capital One will share a case study on the creation of an engaging pensions communication strategy at Employee Benefits Live 2016.Elaine Makin, HR benefits advisor at Capital One, will speak alongside Graeme Wyllie, head of pensions, UK and Ireland at Royal Bank of Scotland, in a session entitled 'How to ...
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Article9% of women are comfortable discussing period pain with their boss
Just 9% of respondents would feel comfortable speaking to their boss about their period pain, according to research by YouGov and the BBC.The study, which surveyed 1,078 UK women, also found that 52% of respondents find that period pain affects their ability to work.The research also found:27% of respondents have ...
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3 - Leader column
E-commerce is credited with blazing the trail for personalisation. Retailers, most notably Amazon, led the way with personal recommendations for customers based on their browsing and shopping history.Other industries have since followed suit, with the huge volume of personal data that is now available to businesses enabling them to offer ...
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Artemis European Opportunities: Companies that can thrive ...
Amid stuttering growth and political uncertainty, we look for companies that should thrive regardless, Mark Page, manager of Artemis European Opportunities Fund, tells Ross Leckie.Clear here to read article
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Artemis Monthly Distribution: Maintaining an optimum yield is the priority
James Foster, manager of the Artemis Monthly Distribution Fund, discusses the delicate balance between too much yield (and attendant risk) and too little.Click here to read article
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Frexit & contagion risk in Europe
Many commentators have suggested the UK’s exit from the European Union will trigger a domino effect, leading to its eventual break-up. Neptune Head of European Equities Rob Burnett discusses the likelihood of this happening.Click here to read moreImportant informationInvestment risksNeptune funds may have a high historic volatility rating and past ...