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Arthur J Gallagher acquires benefits provider Buck

Employee Benefits

HR, pensions and employee benefits consulting, technology, and administration services provider Buck has 2,300 employees across the US, Canada and the UK. Its team will work under William F Ziebell, head of Gallagher’s employee benefits consulting and brokerage operations.

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Benefits to support an older workforce

Employee Benefits

Employers can offer this tool to employees through benefits providers, while the Department for Work and Pensions has a dedicated website. Valued benefits include above-statutory pension contributions, group life and income protection cover, and healthcare provision.

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University of Salford targets communications at specific employee groups

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It offers pre-retirement seminars focusing on a holistic approach to pensions , tax implications, the psychological impact of leaving work, wills and estate planning, that are primarily aimed at older workers but do get interest from younger staff as well. They pass this on through meetings with each department.

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Exclusive: Welsh government rolls out new employee benefits framework

Employee Benefits

The Welsh government has partnered with employee benefits provider Vivup for the managed service provision of its employee benefit schemes. It will also offer reward and recognition benefits such as gift cards, vouchers and gift experiences, long-service awards, recognition messages or cards, and lump sums.

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How to support employees’ financial wellbeing on a budget

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It offers free and impartial help with money, pensions and everyday savings,” he explains. “There are also various tools and calculators available, such as budget planners and pension calculators.” Employers could also train some employees to spot colleagues who are financially stressed and provide financial first aid.

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EXCLUSIVE: Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Centrica promote benefits to support financial wellbeing

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits Live 2023: Enterprise Rent-A-Car has supported employees during the cost-of-living crisis with a salary increase and conducted a benchmark analysis of its pay and benefits providers. Llewellyn said: “It’s been about getting benefits in a quicker timeframe.

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EXCLUSIVE: 80% rise in worker Covid death pay outs

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Between 1 January and 31 December 2021, 1,578 lump sum death benefit claims were settled, while the figures also include the capitalised value of 24 dependants’ pension claims where Covid-19 was recorded as the primary or secondary cause of death on the death certificate, or reported on the insurance claim form.

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