All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 997
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The aftermath of the Autumn Statement
By Adam Mason, Consulting DirectorLike many within the employee reward sector, Benefex was intrigued by the outcome of the Autumn Statement. When the consultation opened in August, the industry was offered a taster of the Chancellor’s plans. The statement marked the first opportunity for the chancellor to provide his conclusions. ...
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Article42% overeat or eat unhealthily because of workplace stress
More than four in 10 (42%) employee respondents overeat or eat unhealthy foods because of workplace stress, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.Its survey of 1,006 full-time and part-time employees also found that 31% of respondents who work in an open-plan office believe that either their colleagues or ...
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ArticleGovernment consults on the sustainability of private sector defined benefit pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a consultation into the sustainability of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes in the private sector.The green paper, Security and sustainability in defined benefit pension schemes, poses consultation questions around four key areas: employer contributions and affordability; member protection; consolidation of DB ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Gain insight on artificial intelligence and the future of employee health at Employee Benefits Connect 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2017 will be able to explore how developments in artificial intelligence and advances in technology can help structure a personalised, data-driven health and wellbeing strategy.Umang Patel (pictured), partnerships director at Babylon Health, will present a session titled ‘How is artificial intelligence redefining the future ...
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ArticleWhat impact will the Autumn Statement changes have on engagement with ultra-low emission vehicles?
Need to know:From April 2017, current tax and national insurance advantages for some company car salary sacrifice schemes will be removed, with the exception of arrangements relating to ultra-low emission vehicles.Pre-existing car salary sacrifice arrangements in place before April 2017 will be protected until April 2021.There will be new tax ...
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ArticleHow will the changes announced in the Autumn Statement affect group risk cover?
The Autumn Statement 2016 announced the outcome of the government’s consultation on restricting the fiscal advantages of salary sacrifice arrangements to benefits so that they are more equitable and reflect provision that the government specifically wants to encourage. As largely anticipated, the tax and employer national insurance (NI) advantages of ...
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EB Awards
With 24 awards up for grabs, this is the premier Awards for reward and benefits professionals to really shine. The best of the industry gather at a glamorous afternoon ceremony, to network, sip Pimms, celebrate the winners, and afterwards, enjoy the revelry of a private fairground.
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Online seminar – Should employers take a paternalistic approach to their employees’ finances?
Money and mental health director Polly Mackenzie and Neyber’s resident financial wellbeing expert Heidi Allan are sharing ideas on how employers should approach their employees’ finances on 28 February, 10.00am.Topics coveredIs financial education key to helping employees feel more confident when it comes to money matters?What does a financial wellbeing ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: December 2016-January 2017
The top 10 most-read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 1 December 2016 and 16 January 2017 were: Government publishes draft legislation on limitations of salary sacrifice tax advantagesThe draft legislation details the limitations of tax and employer national insurance contribution advantages where benefits are offered through salary sacrifice arrangements, or where ...
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ArticleGovernment leadership brings mental health support to the top of the agenda
On 9 January 2017, prime minister Theresa May announced a package of measures that aim to improve mental health support in the UK at each stage of a person’s life, including in workplaces, schools, and the community.As part of this wider reform, Lord Dennis Stevenson, a mental health campaigner, and ...
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Voluntary benefit offers brand-new cars with 40% off and no benefit in kind tax to pay
Affinity Leasing’s voluntary benefit offers buying power that means your employees can access discounts of up to 40% off brand-new cars when taken on low-cost monthly payments, with no Benefit In Kind tax to pay. Joining this scheme will allow your staff access to members-only pricing, starting at £99 a ...
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How to make a success of employee engagement
When your people are engaged then your organisation thrives. So it makes sense that making a success of engagement will make a success of your business. To help accelerate the wow in your strategy, we’ve put together The Book of Engagement Success.In this eBook, you’ll learn:How to use an engagement ...
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ArticleHaseltine Lake launches global wellbeing activity programme
European intellectual property firm Haseltine Lake has launched a year-long global health and wellbeing programme for its 144 employees.The new initiative, HL Well!, includes a series of wellbeing challenges and access to health resources designed to help employees manage their health and wellbeing.Each month of the programme will focus on ...
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Article4% feel they can talk to their manager about depression
Less than one in 20 (4%) of employee respondents who experience depression feel they can speak to their manager about it, according to research by Legal and General.Its survey of 2,000 full-time employees and 200 managing directors and HR managers also found that just 5% of employee respondents who experience ...
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Article50% do not know how much they have invested in their retirement savings
Half (50%) of respondents do not know how much they have invested in their retirement savings, according to research by Portus Consulting.Its survey of 1,043 UK employees also found that 17% of respondents have built up three or more pension funds during their working lives.The research also found:11% of respondents ...
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Article73% experience musculoskeletal problems
Almost three-quarters (73%) of employee respondents have experienced musculoskeletal problems, such as back, neck and shoulder pain, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its survey of 2,007 UK adults also found that 46% of respondents spend between four and six hours a day sitting down at work, and 25% of ...
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AnalysisHow can employers support 'sandwich generation' employees with their finances?
Need to know:Generation-specific financial education can help inform employees around relevant life events.Giving employees the opportunity to contribute more of their salary into a workplace pension will have a positive impact on those that have missed out on a defined benefit pension and have been enrolled into a defined contribution ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to bikes-for-work schemes
The facts:What are bikes-for-work schemes?Bikes-for-work schemes are tax-exempt arrangements that encourage employees to cycle to work to reduce environmental pollution and promote healthier lifestyles. The scheme enables employers to fund bikes and safety equipment, and loan these to employees.Where can employers find more information?Additional information can be found on the ...
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ArticleJulian Hemming: How far should an employer’s responsibility extend in supporting employees’ work-life balance?
Matsuri Takahashi jumped to her death at the age of 24 in December 2015 after working 100 hours’ overtime in just one month for her employer, Dentsu. While a sad and extreme example, there is no doubt that employers have a responsibility to support employees’ healthy work-life balance. So, how ...
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ArticlePatrick Woodman: How far should an employer’s responsibility extend in supporting employees’ work-life balance?
On 1 January 2017, a new law came into force in France that gives workers the legal right to avoid work emails outside of working hours. Commonly known as ‘the right to disconnect’, businesses with over 50 employees must draw up a charter of good conduct, which will set out ...