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How Many Working Days for Calculating Allowances?
Working day calculations matter when employers work out allowances and benefits—here's which numbers to use.
Saving Money with the Eat and Drink at Work Scheme
Get tax-free meals at work through salary sacrifice and employer subsidies, saving you money on food and National Insurance contributions.
Administering Employee Benefits Effectively: A Case Study
How one company streamlined employee benefits administration through self-service systems instead of costly outsourcing.
Salary Sacrifice Calculator (Free Tool)
See how a salary sacrifice scheme, such as pension, cycle to work or an electric car, affects your take-home pay and the tax and National Insurance you save.
Do 'Must Have' Gadgets Work as Employee Benefits?
Whether tech gadgets actually work as employee perks depends on your workforce and budget.
Rules on Employees and Paid Eyesight Tests
When employees work at computers, employers may need to pay for eye tests and glasses under health and safety rules.
A Career Break as an Employee Benefit
Offering career breaks as an employee benefit helps companies attract and keep workers, especially younger staff wanting time away from work.
Consulting Staff About Employee Benefits
Asking employees what benefits matter most helps companies save money and keep staff satisfied.
Bad Weather and Absent Staff Pay
Your employer doesn't have to pay you if you can't get to work in bad weather, but there are situations where you might still get paid.
Employee Motivation and Productivity with Incentives
Paying bonuses or offering time off motivates employees to work harder, show up more often, and stay at your company longer.
Christmas Parties: A Cost-Effective Staff Incentive?
Whether a Christmas party boosts morale enough to justify the cost depends on your budget and what employees actually want.
FAQ: Employees and Special Leave Requests
Special leave isn't automatically given, but employers usually have their own policies covering funerals, sick children, paternity and maternity leave.
Recognising Home Working as a Staff Incentive
Most job seekers want remote work options, and employers who offer it see better productivity and employee satisfaction.
Paid Paternity Leave Rights for Fathers
Many fathers don't realise they're entitled to two weeks paid paternity leave, with government plans to extend it to six months.