Employee Benefits

MARCH 3, 2022

Nearly half (46%) of UK employers with defined contribution (DC) pension schemes say that delivering positive outcomes for members in this scheme is now their top priority, according to research by global professional services firm Aon.

Pension 105

Pension Employment Professional Services Consulting 105

Employee Benefits

MARCH 13, 2023

In October 2022, professional services firm Deloitte introduced a flexible pension policy that gave its 22,000 UK employees more control over their finances, while still centring the importance of retirement savings. We deliberately structured the new policy to be more pro pensions than it was.

Pension 72

Pension Finance Education Professional Services 72

Employee Benefits

JANUARY 12, 2023

Interserve, a construction firm that went into administration in 2019, has completed a £400 million buy-in for its pension scheme members. The transaction was conducted with provider Aviva, and secured the benefits of more than 7,000 scheme members and follows a £300 million pensioner-only buy-in that took place in 2014.

Pension 59

Pension Construction Professional Services Insurance 59

Employee Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2024

Need to know: Crypto currency is still unusual in pay strategies with early adopters predominately technology businesses and the professional services firms that support them. Crypto currency is subject to income tax when an employee receives it but could also incur a capital gains tax charge if they hold it for more than 30 days.

Global Payroll 105

Global Payroll Employment Taxes Pension 105

Employee Benefits

AUGUST 9, 2023

Based in Greater Manchester and with 3,000 employees, the university was a runner up in the Best financial wellbeing strategy at this year’s Employee Benefits Awards. These are hosted twice a year by a professional consultancy firm and are free of charge. They pass this on through meetings with each department.

Pension 98

Pension Benefit Providers Education Professional Services 98

Employee Benefits

JANUARY 12, 2024

Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com Professional services and accounting firm Ernst and Young (EY) is to allow its UK consultant employees to take time away from their roles. In order to be eligible, employees must be graded as at least “performing as expected” by their line manager.

Consulting 59

Consulting Parental Leave Pension Finance 59

Employee Benefits

APRIL 4, 2023

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.

Benefit Providers 72

Benefit Providers Consulting Pension Professional Services 72