Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

More employers could introduce gender inclusive paid parental leave to prevent and try to close gender pension gaps. The Pensions (Extension of Automatic-Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill will remove the lower earnings limit, enabling more employees to pay into a pension. The Pensions (Extension of Automatic-Enrolment) (No.

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MARCH 6, 2024

As announced in The Spring Budget, National Insurance (NI) is reducing from 10% to 8% from April 2024. a year in NI contributions and be able to pay an additional 1.03% of their salary into their workplace pension at no additional cost to them. When made into a pension contribution it is worth £206.39 1.53% £1,300.00

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JANUARY 30, 2024

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has published the final version of the Occupational Pension Schemes (Funding and Investment Strategy and Amendment) Regulations 2024 and a consultation response. The post DWP publishes updated occupational pension schemes regulations appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 21, 2024

Central to this was its pension scheme. “We We offered a competitive pension that was above the market median but a majority of colleagues weren’t taking advantage of it,” Thomas says. When national insurance was reduced, we sent out communications suggesting that the extra increase in pay could be put into a pension,” says Thomas. “We

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AUGUST 23, 2024

The top 10 most read articles between 16 – 22 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk million pension bulk annuity deal Digital Science appoints new chief people officer Bath Building Society introduces suicide prevention and mental health tool 40.6%

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 9, 2024

The top 10 most read articles between 2 – 8 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk 65% of pension scheme sponsors do not know how much members can expect at retirement One in three employers do not offer financial advice as a benefit SCA UK Pension Plan completes £1.1

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MARCH 26, 2024

Ride-hailing operator Bolt is to launch a pension scheme for its 65,000 UK registered private hire vehicle drivers from 1 May 2024. Through the scheme, which is provided by Aviva, drivers will be able to contribute 5% of their fees from every completed trip into their pension pot, to which Bolt will add a further 3% contribution.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 19, 2024

The top 10 most read articles between 12 – 18 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk The top 10 most read articles between 12 – 18 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 5, 2024

Two-thirds (65%) of those running pension schemes do not know how much a typical member can expect at retirement, according to Aon’s latest research. Only around one in three (35%) respondents know what sort of pension outcome a typical member of their DC scheme can expect.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

The top 10 most read articles between 26 July – 1 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk The top 10 most read articles between 26 July – 1 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The top 10 most read articles between 6 – 12 September 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk The top 10 most read articles between 6 – 12 September 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk

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JULY 26, 2024

The top 10 most read articles between 19 – 25 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk The top 10 most read articles between 19 – 25 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 6, 2024

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt will deliver his Spring Budget 2024 speech at 12.30pm on Wednesday 6 March 2024. Stay tuned to the Employee Benefits website for all the latest updates on how the Spring Budget could impact pay, pensions and benefits for employers and staff.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 4, 2024

Credit: Natata/Shutterstock Need to know: The abolition of the pensions lifetime allowance in April will require an overhaul of employee communications, and a revaluation of pension scheme design and administration, including opportunities to simplify the scheme and reduce the cost of running it.

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MAY 31, 2024

The top 10 most read articles between 24 – 30 May 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk The top 10 most read articles between 24 – 30 May 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk

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HR Lineup

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Below are the top 10 employee benefits certifications for professionals in 2024. Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) The Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) certification, offered through the CEBS program, focuses on retirement planning and pension management. Includes essential knowledge of retirement planning, compliance, and plan design.

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MAY 16, 2024

Technology firm Siemens and Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council are among the employers shortlisted for Best pensions strategy at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024. A Howden spokesperson said: “We worked really hard with our pensions strategy. View the shortlist For more information and to book your table.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The top 10 most read articles between 13 – 19 September 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk The top 10 most read articles between 13 – 19 September 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk

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JUNE 21, 2024

The top 10 most read articles between 14 – 20 June 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Exclusive: Co-op wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2024 Morrisons warehouse workers accept new pensions, pay and conditions Who will win at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024?

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

A number of key announcements were made that will affect pay , pensions and benefits. Autumn Statement: Government announces plans to offer pension pot for life Autumn Statement: State pension to increase by 8.5% appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 8, 2024

The Chancellor announced powers that would be given to both the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) in legislation slated for as early as 2027, enabling them to enforce the value for money regime. The Chancellor also announced two policy intentions for pensions in the future, with specifics to follow.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 6, 2024

Spring Budget 2024: The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will have a full range of regulatory powers to ensure employers are adhering to the Value for Money (VFM) framework. “We welcome the aim to target good investment returns for every member.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 12, 2024

The top 10 most read articles between 5 – 11 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk The top 10 most read articles between 5 – 11 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk

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Best Money Moves

MARCH 26, 2024

5 key insights about the gig economy in 2024. Here are 4 key takeaways and trends from the gig economy in 2024. Here are 5 key takeaways from the gig economy in 2024. According to Financial Executives International, only 8% of female gig workers hold a pension plan. Contact us and we’ll reach out to you soon.

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Best Money Moves

MARCH 11, 2024

The 4 best benefits in 2024, according to employees. Here are the 4 best benefits in 2024, according to employees. Here are the best benefits in 2024 based on input from real workers. Average healthcare premiums for American families increased 7% in 2024, according to research from KFF.

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HR Lineup

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In this article, we will explore the Top 10 Global HR Services Providers in 2024, focusing on the services they offer, their market reputation, and how they stand out in the competitive HR landscape. 10 Best Global HR Services for 2024 1. The post Top 10 Global HR Services Providers 2024 appeared first on HR Lineup.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 5, 2024

The top 10 most read articles between 28 June – 4 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk The top 10 most read articles between 28 June – 4 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 14, 2024

The top 10 most read articles between 7 – 13 June 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk pay rise The post The top 10 most read articles between 7 – 13 June 2024 appeared first on Employee Benefits. The top 10 most read articles between 7 – 13 June 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

National Insurance (NI) is reducing from 12% to 10% from January 2024. a year in NI contributions and be able to pay additional 1.06% of their salary into their workplace pension at no additional cost to them. When made into a pension contribution it is worth £212.29 When made into a pension contribution it is worth £783.71.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Employee Benefits Awards 2024 are now open for entries, celebrating and honouring excellence in the HR, reward and benefits community. 2024’s event will feature 22 categories that are open for entries, ranging from pensions and motivation schemes, to mental health, financial wellbeing and healthcare.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 7, 2024

The top 10 most read articles between 31 May – 6 June 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk over past year The post The top 10 most read articles between 31 May – 6 June 2024 appeared first on Employee Benefits. The top 10 most read articles between 31 May – 6 June 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It is important that those retiring in 2024 understand their options, make informed decisions, and avoid making mistakes with their hard-earned savings. To help, WEALTH at work, has created a list of top tips for employees who are thinking about retiring in 2024. Track down all pensions There are 2.8

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 22, 2024

The deadline for the Employee Benefits Awards 2024 has been extended until midnight on Friday 9 February to give HR, reward and benefits professionals more opportunity to enter. The winners for 2024 will be announced at the Employee Benefits Awards on Friday 14 June 2024 at the HAC London. See all the categories and enter now.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 26, 2024

between 19 – 25 January 2024 were: Lidl GB gives pay rise to 26,000 hourly-paid employees FCA manager loses full-time work from home claim Mitie, The Perfume Shop and NFU Mutual UK certified as UK top employers Lloyds Banking Group reports 5.7% The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Start saving early – Starting to save when you are younger into ISAs and a pension means that the money has lots of time to grow. Many people already pay 5% of their salary into their workplace pension through auto-enrolment, with an additional 3% employer contribution.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

HR, reward and benefits professionals who want to be in with a chance of winning at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024 have just one day left to enter. There are 22 categories available to enter across a wide range of categories, including financial wellbeing , pensions, healthcare, employee engagement and mental health.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 19, 2024

The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk

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