Employee Benefits

JULY 21, 2023

The Department for Work and Pensions and Department of Health and Social Care have published a consultation on ways to increase take up of occupational health provision. The proposals include introducing a national health at work standard for all employers to provide a baseline for quality occupational health provision.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published a consultation on proposed amendments to regulations that will allow employers to delay reporting advance salary payments made to an employee. The post HMRC publishes consultation on reporting salary advances appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The government is to consult on expanding the Pension Protection Fund’s (PPF) role to act as a consolidator for defined benefit (DB) pension schemes that are deemed “unattractive to commercial providers” and are not currently served by the market. Any public consolidator must be voluntary and separate.”

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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. Through the employer’s Employee TimeOut initiative, employees without an assignment from March to August 2024 can leave their role for between four and 12 weeks.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 9, 2023

Engineering consulting services business Crookes Walker Consulting (CWC) has become 100% employee owned by establishing an employee ownership trust (EOT). Paul Crookes and Dave Walker, founders of Crookes Walker Consulting, said: “CWC is a knowledge-based business, with a reputation for teamwork and excellence.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 6, 2023

The government has launched a consultation on non-discretionary tax-advantaged employee share schemes , including sharesave schemes and share incentive plans (Sips) as part of its aim to improve and increase their usage. The consultation will be open for responses until 25 August 2023.

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Hppy

MAY 6, 2024

In an economy with declining economic conditions, some consulting firms may shift from growth to survival mode, placing clients’ needs and people behind. According to a report released by The Barton Partnership , more than a third (36%) of industry and consulting professionals intend to seek a new position during the next year.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a public consultation on a policy framework for broadening collective defined contribution (CDC) provision in pension schemes. The consultation began this week and will close on Monday 27 March.

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Professionals Alternative

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Qualities of a Director-Level Consulting Role. People who are looking to become a director of consulting have many different duties such as managing departments, training employees, identifying problems, and networking. They need to be able to manage consultants and give them guidance on duties and projects. Able to research.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 3, 2024

While only 8-9% of UK employers publish pay ranges externally, nearly half (48%) have committed to sharing data, according to research by financial services firm Mercer. Additionally, 30% of UK employers said they calculate their ethnicity pay gap, with 7% reporting it internally and 10% reporting it externally.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Details of the UK’s new Employment Rights Bill were released yesterday. Key elements of the bill include granting workers access to statutory sick pay and parental leave from the first day of employment, and introducing a ban on exploitative zero-hour contracts.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Two-thirds (64%) of organisations have seen a rise in absenteeism due to mental health issues , with younger employees most affected, according to research by consultancy Barnett Waddingham. Employers are a critical part of the ecosystem, and without accurate insights into workforce challenges, effective solutions are impossible.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 31, 2019

For these offices, seeking the help of a small business consultant makes no sense. But no matter how innovative they may be, some benefits still elude them for neglecting the services of a business consultant. Here are some notable benefits of hiring a small business consultant. Time and money is saved.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Global healthscience consultancy Oxford PharmaGenesis has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its commitment to support its employees as their lives evolve. The post Oxford PharmaGenesis accredited as menopause-friendly employer appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The government has introduced the Employment Rights Bill, which will see 28 employment reforms, including ending zero hours contracts and installing the right to a guaranteed hours contract if employees work regular hours over a defined period, giving earnings security.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 6, 2024

One of the Labour Party’s key pledges during the election was to initiate a large-scale reform of UK employment law within the first 100 days of taking office. Some of the proposed changes to employment law could happen quite quickly, for example, changing the remit of the Low Pay Commission in relation to the national minimum wage.

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HR Lineup

JANUARY 23, 2024

Employment contracts are the foundation of the employer-employee relationship, defining the terms and conditions that govern the professional alliance between both parties. As the job market evolves, so do the various types of employment contracts. Stability for employers in terms of workforce continuity.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 17, 2024

The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (Tupe), the UK law which implemented the Acquired Rights Directive into UK law, require that an employer acquiring the employees and possibly workers of another must honour their terms and conditions, including holiday, pay and other benefits, with very limited exceptions.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Employers are legally required to make reasonable workplace adjustments where possible for employees impacted by dementia to the point that it satisfies the disability definition. Employers should offer training for managers and staff on how to support someone with dementia in the workplace. A common symptom of dementia is memory loss.

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UpstartHR

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

I ultimately would like to launch my own business as an HR consultant, with a focus on culture. As you probably know, there’s a range of HR consulting opportunities. . That’s a great way to help employers get themselves protected and establish a foundation for future HR innovation and growth. . to keep it running.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 24, 2024

Three-fifths (59%) of employees ranked financial wellbeing as the area where they want the most support from their employer over the next three years, according to a new survey by Willis Towers Watson (WTW). The post 59% of staff rank financial wellbeing as most wanted support from employer appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Asserting that many employers have improperly claimed Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) refunds, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released two new announcements that address ERTC claims.

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Fringe Benefit Analysts

MAY 8, 2022

As many employers and businesses are aware, employee benefits packages are very important considerations for candidates when they are being scouted by recruiters. They will also navigate employers and employees through the layered and complicated task of implementing such plans to reduce complications or errors.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 15, 2024

Engineering consultancy firm AtkinsRéalis has become a menopause-friendly employer as part of its position as a business dedicated to inclusive workplace practices and policies. The post AtkinsRéalis becomes menopause-friendly employer appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 22, 2024

This news comes amidst Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s proposed benefit cuts for 420,000 sick and disabled individuals, aiming to push them into employment. The government needs to think again and work on a holistic system that prepares disabled candidates for work, while incentivising employers to tap into this underutilised talent pool.”

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 13, 2024

Environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has received living wage employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. More than 80 staff employed by the London-based consultancy, which operates a four-day working week, will now be paid a minimum of £13.15 per hour, which is the rate for the capital.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Under the reforms, employees would have a legal right to require a new employer to pay pension contributions into their existing pot, avoiding the accumulation of multiple pension pots throughout their working life. The post Half of employers think pots-for-life will increase pensions engagement appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Genesis HR Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

The most common compliance pitfalls small businesses face Tips to help employers maintain compliance How to find a reputable partner to help navigate HR compliance requirements. Noncompliance with state and federal laws and regulations can be extremely costly for an employer. Let’s have a conversation. What is HR compliance?

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 17, 2024

Clarification is needed on how employers would manage the process of putting employees’ contributions into many different pension pots. Pots for life may not completely end the employer’s role in choosing a pension provider, especially if a large scheme offers favourable terms and investment strategy.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Approximately two-fifths (42%) of employers plan to reduce flexibility or offer less of this to their employees in 2024, according to research by Barnett Waddingham. Julia Turney, partner, platform and benefits at Barnett Waddingham, said: “The findings shed light on the complex situation employers are facing with flexible working.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 4, 2023

Health and wellness retailer Holland and Barrett has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its commitment to creating a positive and inclusive working environment. Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, employers receive accreditation following an assessment by an independent panel.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

More employers could introduce gender inclusive paid parental leave to prevent and try to close gender pension gaps. In addition, there are other ways for employers to support staff who have paid less in pension contributions at certain periods or throughout their careers. The Pensions (Extension of Automatic-Enrolment) (No.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 24, 2024

The King’s Speech on 17 July saw the new UK government reaffirm its commitment to introduce new employment legislation in Parliament within its first 100 days in office. In the meantime, employers should start to assess how their businesses could be impacted.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 5, 2024

SEC Newgate UK, a global communications, advocacy and research group, has become an age-inclusive accredited employer due to its commitment to attract , grow and engage employees over the age of 50. The post SEC Newgate UK becomes age-inclusive accredited employer appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Only a quarter of UK employers think their defined contribution (DC) pension provision will leave their workers with a comfortable retirement, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW). Furthermore, half (51%) of UK employers want to specifically address retirement adequacy in the next two years.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 19, 2024

Credit: Mistervlad/Shutterstock Need to know: The Labour government’s Employment Rights Bill will enhance employee rights but there are concerns that proposals could have unintended consequences, adding cost, disadvantaging some businesses and their employees, and affecting recruitment strategies.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 1, 2024

More than one in 10 (15%) menopausal women have considered quitting work due to lack of employer support, according to a report by HR consultancy Hoomph. The post 15% of menopausal women considered quitting due to lack of employer support appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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