All articles by Zoe Wickens – Page 246
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ArticleJohn Wyeth and Brother completes £190 million bulk annuity deal
The defined benefits (DB) liabilities of members of the John Wyeth and Brother's Wyeth Group Pension and Life Assurance Scheme (1997) have been insured by Aviva, it has been announced.The £190 million bulk annuity buy-in transaction means the DB pension liabilities for approximately 2,000 members of the scheme are protected, ...
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ArticleOne in five employers reject flexible working post pandemic
A new report has found that nearly one in five employers have rejected flexible working for employees who desire a hybrid working model post the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Accountancy, finance and HR recruiter Wade Macdonald conducted the Employee expectations 2021 report, in which 395 people were canvassed to look?into the expectations ...
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Article34% believe a hybrid working model would improve mental health
A survey of more than 1,000 UK employees has revealed that almost three in four (70%) believe a hybrid working model results in personal benefits, with 34% saying it would improve their mental health.Conducted by workplace platform Envoy, the UK return to the workplace report examined employee attitudes on going ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 21 May – 28 May 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 21 May – 28 May 2021 were: Arup unveils hybrid model to offer employees work flexibilityUber pursues High Court Action following Supreme Court ruling on workers rightsCentrica offers reproductive health and fertility testing for employeesCould an economic pick-up lead to a new ...
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UK gender pension gap averages 38%
New research from online pension provider PensionBee has revealed that depending on age and location, the UK gender pension gap is as high as 57%.PensionBee analysed the data of over 65,000 British consumers and found UK men have saved £24,236 towards their retirement compared to just £15,006 saved by UK ...
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ArticleUK gender pensions gap averages 38%
Research carried out by PensionBee has revealed that depending on age and location, the UK gender pensions gap is as high as 57%.The online pension provider found UK men have saved £24,236 towards their retirement compared to just £15,006 saved by UK women, which is a 38% gap in the ...
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ArticleEye care claims drop by 28% despite poorer eyesight
Eye care claims on Health Shield’s Health Cash Plans fell by more than a quarter (28%) in 2020, despite four in 10 adults (42%) claiming their eyesight had deteriorated since the start of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.According to the health and wellbeing solutions provider, although claims including appointments, glasses and ...
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ArticleAgeas Insurance launches employee wellbeing bot
Ageas Insurance has introduced a wellbeing bot to support its thousands of employees across the country with their physical and mental health.According to the insurer, the artificial intelligence (AI) bot acts as a personal wellbeing buddy and sends people virtual nudges that can benefit their health, such as reminding them ...
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Article39% of UK employees want a bigger benefits and discounts offering
New research has revealed that 39% of UK staff believe a greater choice of discounts and perks would make them more satisfied with their employee benefits.The findings came from a study by benefits technology provider Benify, The future of work report: employee benefits and work trends in Europe, which was ...
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Article33% of employees will look for another job if denied flexible working
New research has revealed that a third of UK employees will be prompted to look for a new job if their organisation will not allow flexible working.Findings from Barnett Waddingham’s survey have shown that almost half (47%) of full-time remote workers are keen to remain mainly at home post-pandemic, with ...
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ArticlePinsent Masons unveils employee rewards package
Law firm Pinsent Masons has revealed its employee rewards package for the last financial year.The company is restoring the salaries of the 98% of staff who opted in to its Together Plan, which involved reducing pay and hours during the first quarter of 2020 in response to the economic slowdown. ...
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Article25% would increase pension contributions if they understood tax relief
One in four people would be more likely to increase pension contributions if they understood tax relief better, according to new research.A survey of 2,000 UK adults carried out by Opinium on behalf of insurer Royal London found that 15% of respondents fully understood how tax relief on pension contributions ...
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ArticleOnly two in 11 gig economy employers guarantee staff minimum wage
New research from the Oxford Internet Institute has revealed that just two out of 11 platforms in the UK gig economy guarantee their workers receive the national minimum wage.The report, entitled Fairwork UK ratings 2021: labour standards in the platform economy, ranked gig economy employers on pay, conditions, management and ...
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ArticlePohwer recruits Julie Born as people director
Advocacy, information and advice charity Powher has appointed Julie Born as its people director.Born achieved her Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development qualification before joining Pohwer last December in an interim capacity. She originally trained as an accountant before moving into recruitment and HR.Commenting on her appointment, Born said: "During ...
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ArticleHome workers suffering from anxiety and fatigue
New research has revealed that staff who worked from home during the pandemic suffered from feelings of anxiety, fatigue and a lack of focus.The Working from home wellbeing study, conducted by the University of Stirling and workplace consultancy Positive Performance, surveyed more than 500 home workers by email and follow-up ...
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ArticleUber pursues High Court action following Supreme Court ruling on worker rights
Uber has launched new High Court action in the UK after the Supreme Court’s ruling on its worker rights and transport regulation.In February this year, the Supreme Court ruled against Uber to confirm that Uber drivers are entitled to statutory protection under employment law. The ruling stated that Uber must ...
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ArticleBritish Car Auctions faces legal action from drivers over pay and status
British Car Auctions (BCA) drivers have begun legal action against the company over their employment rights.The drivers claim they only receive between £4 and £6 an hour when factoring in work-related expenses, which is below the current national living wage of £8.91.As they are classed as self-employed, the drivers also ...
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ArticleHawksmoor offers employees bonuses up to £2,000 for staff recommendations
Restaurant group Hawksmoor has begun offering bonuses of up to £2,000 to employees who recommend friends for jobs in order to fill staffing shortages.According to the group, each person who is recommended and hired after passing a one-month trial will result in the employee receiving a bonus. They will get ...
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ArticleCentrica offers reproductive health and fertility testing for employees
Centrica has announced that its is providing employees with reproductive health and fertility support by partnering with reproductive healthcare benefits provider Fertifa.Centrica will be offering its 18,500 UK and Ireland-based employees’ the health support as a workplace benefit.Staff who work across Centrica’s British Gas, Bord Gais Energy, Centrica Business Solutions, ...
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ArticleArup unveils hybrid model to offer employees work flexibility
Engineering and design company Arup has announced a new hybrid model, known as Work Unbound, that will offer its staff more flexibility in how and where they work.The model will allow the firm’s 6,000 UK employees to work flexible hours over the course of Monday to Sunday, with the option ...