All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 974
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AnalysisWhat are the latest trends in the corporate gift card market?
Need to knowGift cards can be a great way to reward staff, but reward and benefits managers should think carefully about how they present the vouchers to maximise their impact.Keeping a wide-ranging workforce engaged can be a challenge; gift cards are a great way to keep everyone happy.E-codes are a ...
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Article32% of financial services organisations do not offer extra flexibility around pension allowance changes
Around a third (32%) of London-based financial services organisation respondents are not providing additional flexibility for employees who may be affected by the changes to the annual and lifetime pensions allowances, according to research by Punter Southall Aspire.Its Taxing times for high earners report, which surveyed 50 London-based financial services ...
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ArticleMorganstone gains living wage accreditation
Welsh construction organisation Morganstone has been accredited as a living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.Morganstone, which has more than 90 employees, has committed to paying all staff at least the voluntary living wage rate of £8.45 an hour.The living wage is a voluntary, independently set rate, which is ...
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Case Studies3 Monkeys Zeno uses gift vouchers to recognise staff
PR firm 3 Monkeys Zeno has been awarding gift vouchers to staff for eight years. Christine Jewell, managing director, says: “We surveyed our staff and asked what sort of reward they would value: would they like dinner for two, for instance? Vouchers were what most people said they wanted. Cash ...
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AnalysisInfographic: The top benefits highly engaged employees received in 2015
An infographic showing the top benefits that were received by highly engaged employees in 2015 (Source: Red Letter Days for Business' The rewards report, March 2016).Read more in The latest trends in the corporate gift card market.
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Article33% do not offer employees support for dementia
A third (33%) of respondents state that their employer does not offer any additional help or support for staff with dementia, according to research by PMI Health Group.Its survey of 1,197 British employees aged between 18 and 64 years old, also found that 7% of respondents either have or work ...
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ArticleSheffield Theatres increases basic pay for front of house staff
Sheffield Theatres is increasing the basic rate of pay for front of house show staff to £8.25 an hour.The new rate, which represents a 23% rise in pay year on year, will come into effect from November 2016.The pay increase forms part of a new pay policy, which has been ...
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Article23% of female staff believe male colleagues are paid more for the same role
Almost a quarter (23%) of female employee respondents believe that their male colleagues are paid more for carrying out the same role, according to research by Totaljobs.Its 2016 Gender pay gap report, which surveyed 4,724 employees and 145 employers, also found that 31% of female employee respondents are unaware of ...
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ArticleGet the Gloss staff to leave work early in support of Equal Pay Day
Beauty and health site Get the Gloss is allowing its employees to leave work early today (Thursday 10 November 2016) in support of Equal Pay Day.Get the Gloss is taking part in Stylist's Equal Pay Day initiative, which encourages organisations to give female employees the option of leaving work at ...
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ArticleLouise’s lowdown: Flexible working forms a key piece of the retention puzzle
According to the Workingmums annual survey, published by Workingmums.co.uk in October 2016, almost a fifth (18%) of working mothers have been forced to leave their job because a flexible-working request has been turned down. Among respondents currently on maternity leave, 41% would not return to their job because of their ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 3 and 9 November 2016 were: EXCLUSIVE: Jelf Employee Benefits sees 14% of staff take up Christmas savings schemeThe Pensions Regulator begins enforcement action over BHS pension scheme38% would feel valued if given their chosen Christmas perk74% view wellbeing programmes as ...
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Supplier article
Auto enrolment – so far so good?
Jamie Clark – Business Development ManagerThe recent report from the Pensions Policy Institute demonstrates the sheer scale of auto-enrolment so far and what we can expect in the future. We’ve pulled out the key information to save you reading the full report.Auto enrolment in numbersSources: Pensions Policy Institute, The Future ...
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Parental leave and pensions
Fiona Hanrahan - Senior Product Insight and Technical Support AnalystWe are often asked how parental leave impacts workplace pension schemes in terms of funding in general, auto enrolment and salary exchange. This article will explain each of these.How does parental leave impact the funding of workplace pension schemes?A member of ...
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Time to stop the salami slicing on tax relief
Steve Webb - Director of Policy and External CommunicationsAs the Autumn Statement approaches, Steve Webb calls for the Government to stop tinkering with tax relief.Twice a year, in the run-up to the Spring Budget and the Autumn Statement, we face a torrent of speculation as to what changes the Chancellor ...
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Diversified cashflows are key
Dividends are under pressure in some areas: but reliable yields can still be found. So says Adrian Frost, manager of the Artemis Income Fund, in conversation with Lawrence Gosling.
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Supplier article
The return of inflation
Alex Ralph, manager of the Artemis High Income Fund, sees further pressure on government bonds as inflationary pressures build on both sides of the Atlantic.
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ArticleRyanair advertises for the worst job in Ireland
Something for the weekend: When applying for a job, most candidates find an advert that lists job responsibilities, required skills and attributes, and an idea of the pay and benefits that can be expected if they are successful, thereby helping to paint a picture of how an individual might fit ...
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Supporting employees with retirement planning
It’s unsurprising that employees like the freedom and choice in pensions – but that doesn’t necessarily mean they understand the implications of these new found freedoms. Whether paying too much tax, or falling for a scam, employers and trustees are realising they need to provide support.It’s important for companies to ...
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ArticleArthur J Gallagher acquires Argentis
Arthur J Gallagher has acquired London-based financial planning and employee benefits consultancy Argentis.Argentis, which provides benefit and wealth management services to private and corporate clients in the UK, will continue to operate from its current office locations in the south of England following the acquisition.Argentis employees, led by David Taplin, ...
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ArticleOffering pensions education and guidance provides benefits for employers and staff
Investing in pensions education and guidance provides benefits for employers and employeesOver the past few years, the pace of change in the pensions industry has posed a number of challenges for employers. Not only has it required organisations to review and adapt their pensions provision, they have often had to ...