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APRIL 24, 2024

Increasing minimum pension contributions under auto-enrolment from 8% to 12% could result in additional contributions of £10 billion a year in the UK, according to research by Phoenix Group and WPI Economics. billion in investment in UK equities, assuming a 23% allocation to UK listed equities.

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MARCH 21, 2024

More than half (51 percent) of UK workers are in favour of some form of so-called return to office (RTO) policy, but flexibility is key to any office mandated approach, according to a new poll from Owl Labs. As it stands, 55 percent of UK workers believe that employee monitoring tools negatively impact productivity.

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APRIL 22, 2024

Healthcare provider Benenden Health surveyed 5,000 female employees and 1,000 business owners for its latest report. This is only offered by 12% of UK businesses. Additionally, only 12% of UK businesses have a culture where women’s health issues can be talked about.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Two-thirds (66%) of full-time UK employees regard contributory pensions and savings as important, according to research by Employee Benefits Isle of Man. While 64% of South African and 61% of Singapore expatriate full-time workers consider private medical cover crucial, only 37% of UK staff said this was a priority.

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APRIL 25, 2024

Sustainability is at the heart of all we do at Pluxee UK, and we’re constantly striving to innovate our products to provide eco-friendly employee benefits. Read on to discover how sustainable, cost-effective and eco-friendly employee benefits can help your business thrive.

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APRIL 4, 2024

XPO Logistics, a provider of sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has enhanced its maternity benefits for soon-to-be and new parents based in the UK. This further demonstrates our desire to create a truly inclusive workforce that supports employees during key times in their lives.”

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APRIL 9, 2024

Employee Benefits poll: More than half (57%) of organisations revealed that enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay is the most valued family-friendly benefit by their workforces, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.

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APRIL 30, 2024

Employee Benefits poll: Three-quarters (75%) of organisations offer their employees volunteering or charity days , according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Conversely, one-quarter (25%) of respondents said they do not offer their employees volunteering or charity days.

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APRIL 15, 2024

Two in five (40%) UK employees admitted they would choose a job with a lower salary but generous employee benefits , according to research from MetLife UK. Adrian Matthews, head of employee benefits at MetLife UK, said: “Benefits are becoming increasingly more important to employees, and rightly so.

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APRIL 25, 2024

Retailers Central Co-op and Ikea UK have been shortlisted for the Best benefits to support work-life balance award at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024. The award was introduced for 2023, then known as Best benefits to support work-life balance and hybrid working.

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APRIL 8, 2024

Credit: Ceri Breeze / Shutterstock.com Roadside service area operator Roadchef has rolled out payroll and financial support for its 3,500 UK employees as part of its commitment to the financial wellbeing of its workforce. The post Roadchef rolls out payroll and financial support for UK employees appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

UK Power Networks uses total reward statements (TRS) to inform and engage its 6,000 employees with its benefits package. Employees are given the choice of which format they would prefer and more than 90% opt for a paper copy. The TRS outlines what employee benefits have been on offer for the past 12 months.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Just 40% of UK employees feel their organisation is supporting them through the cost-of-living crisis , according to research by Reward Gateway. However, employees rank financial wellbeing over mental wellbeing, at 65% and 60% respectively.

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MAY 8, 2024

A surge in chronic conditions since lockdown has seen insurer Allianz UK implement a range of more sophisticated processes and systems. The post Allianz UK adjusts support for staff with chronic health conditions appeared first on Employee Benefits. Around two-thirds of these had chronic conditions.

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APRIL 25, 2024

Employee benefits provider Unum UK has been accredited as a Great Place to Work organisation in the UK. Great Place To Work recognises employers which have created a strong workplace culture, employee experience and leadership behaviours. Its average score across all trust index statements was 90%.

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MAY 7, 2024

Almost three-fifths (59%) of UK employees have not taken time off work due to illness or injury despite needing to, according to research by protection and employee benefits provider Metlife UK. Having these in place will make sure employees feel protected and able to take the time off work needed to fully recover.”

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MAY 13, 2024

Credit: Gerard Uferas/ La Company BNP PARIBAS London BNP Paribas UK tries to promote true flexibility through its flexible benefits scheme and regularly tweaks its provision to operate at its best for its workforce. Its flexible benefits scheme was introduced in 2010 with wide range of options.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

Facilities management employer Mitie, The Perfume Shop, pharmaceutical firm Thornton and Ross, and insurer NFU Mutual UK have been certified as UK top employers. Created by the Top Employers Institute, the UK top employer accreditation recognises employers’ commitment to HR initiatives and practices.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Employee retention is an ongoing theme for employers and HR professionals, and for good reason. It’s more cost-effective to invest in employee retention strategies than it is to attract, onboard and train new starts. Are you at high risk of high employee turnover? SMEs (0 – 49 employees) make up 99.2%

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MAY 10, 2024

Supermarket chain Lidl GB is to increase pay for its UK hourly-paid employees from 1 June. The organisation, which has more than 32,000 employees in Britain, will increase pay from £12 an hour to a minimum of £12.40 Employees based in London will see their entry level pay rise from £13.55

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APRIL 10, 2024

More than three-quarters (78%) of UK employees admitted that their mental health had impacted their ability to do their job over the past year, according to new research by Lyra Health. Meanwhile, 84% of HR and benefits leaders and 52% of managers agree that managers have the autonomy needed to support their employees’ mental health.

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MAY 13, 2024

UK parcel delivery network APC has appointed Liz Stokes as its new HR director , taking over from predecessor Corina Forman, who had been with the business for 18 years. Stokes has a proven track record across a range of industries including defence, business services and construction, in both the UK and across the globe.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

More than half (56%) of employers have offered financial remuneration to help employee retention during the cost-of-living crisis and staffing shortages, according to research by Peninsula Group. Employers are seeing the value in retaining employees and, in turn, employees are reaping the benefits.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 19, 2024

The UK Index highlights what the report claims are alarming levels of isolation and loneliness among young workers in the UK. Workers in the UK without trusted workplace relationships are three and a half times more likely to feel isolated compared to those with trusted relationships. and Scotland (62.3). United Kingdom: 64.7

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Almost a third (30%) of employees have admitted that they have or would consider calling in sick to work despite feeling healthy, according to new research from MetLife UK. The post 30% of staff have or would call in sick to work despite feeling healthy appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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APRIL 29, 2024

Almost half (48%) of HR leaders said they have seen a poor uptake of employee benefits because employees do not seem interested in what is on offer, according to new research from Nous.co. One-fifth (20%) admitted that there was either a lack of onboarding for employee benefits initiatives, or onboarding was inadequate.

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APRIL 12, 2024

between 5 – 11 April 2024 were: Three and Superdrug shortlisted for Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusion Roadchef rolls out payroll and financial support for UK employees Crawford and Company launches carers’ policy and framework Princes introduces enhanced carers’ leave for UK employees Burberry reports 26.7%

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APRIL 27, 2023

As summer approaches and the clocks are set forward, April marks an increase in the National Minimum Wage, compensation for unfair dismissal and other payments required by UK employment laws. The post UK Employment Rates and Compensation Increases Take Effect appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. Read more here.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Employee Benefits poll: Two-fifths (41%) of organisations have a dedicated carer’s leave policy , according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Earlier this month, employee benefits provider Unum UK enhanced its carer’s leave policy in order to further support its employees with caring responsibilities.

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MAY 10, 2024

Almost half (44%) of employees now prefer hybrid working arrangements over office-based and remote models, according to research by communications agency Marco. British employees were the most likely to agree with this, with 77% stating that their work culture or labour laws offer them a strong work-life balance.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

Mobility app Freenow has introduced new benefits that will give all of its 10,000 UK taxi drivers access to accident and sickness insurance, and compassionate and parental leave. Freenow’s existing benefits include a subsidy worth up to £4,000 that will help taxi drivers transition to an electric vehicle.

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MAY 3, 2024

Central Co-op and Ikea UK shortlisted for Best benefits to support work-life balance. Unum UK receives Great Place to Work accreditation. 48% have poor benefits uptake as staff are not interested in provision. Centrica and Prezzo shortlisted for Best flexible benefits plan.

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MAY 1, 2024

Energy supplier Centrica and restaurant chain Prezzo have been shortlisted for Best flexible benefits plan at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024. This category was created to recognise a successful strategy that has effectively delivered a flexible benefits plan.

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APRIL 5, 2024

Energy technology firm Baker Hughes and airline operator EasyJet have been shortlisted in the Best benefits communications – large employer category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024. The award was created to recognise the most effective benefits communications strategy for employers with more than 1,500 full-time staff.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

One-third (33%) of UK employers are planning on increasing salaries and bonuses at the start of this year, according to research by job website Totaljobs. Amid broader uncertainty, employees seek roles that offer progression and opportunities for skill development. This was followed by improving talent attraction (27%).

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

One-fifth (20%) of employees looking for a new job want better reward, incentives or recognition from their employer, according to research by gift cards, incentives and payments provider Blackhawk Network. Employers must listen to their employees’ needs or they risk losing them.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Financial services firm BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking UK has received menopause-friendly accreditation. BNP Paribas also wanted to be seen as an employer whch cares about wellbeing and understanding in the workplace and will continue to create an inclusive environment where its employees can be their best selves.

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