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A Career Break As An Employee Benefit
A career break as an employee benefit can be an attractive proposition for many job seekers and can also be a benefit to employers when it comes to staff retention....
Adapting Benefits for Customer Service Applications
Adapting employee benefits schemes to customer service applications can provide significant benefits for retention of business and garnering of new custom....
Administering Employee Benefits Effectively: A Case Study
After considering a number of options, Joan decided that a self-service system would be best for administering her company's employee benefits....
Advantages and Disadvantages of Incentive Schemes
Incentive schemes can provide significant advantages if they are well implemented. However, you should give careful consideration to the potential pitfalls before proceeding....
Advantages of a Company Car Scheme for Employers
Company car schemes are particularly popular. There are clear advantages associated with such schemes, for both employers and employees....
Advantages of Absence Management for Employers
The costs of employee absence are significant. As such, the benefits of an efficient employee absence management scheme can be just as significant....
Advantages of Benefits for Employer and Employee
Benefits schemes are a potentially useful offering for both employer and employee. While some of the advantages are clear, there may be aspects of a benefits scheme that you have not considered....
Advantages of Financial Education for Employers
Financial education schemes can create a happier, more independent workforce, while increasing the potential value of your existing benefits package....
Advantages of Healthcare Benefits to Employees
A comprehensive healthcare package can present significant benefits for both employer and employee. Both parties should understand these advantages and make full use of them....
Advantages of Healthcare Benefits to Employers
Healthcare benefits are amongst the most popular currently offered to UK employees. They have a number of significant advantages, for both employer and employee....
All About Childcare Benefits
Employers can make significant tax savings through the use of childcare vouchers and other childcare benefits, while helping their employees to deal with parenthood and employment....
All About Health and well-being
Looking after the health and wellbeing of your workforce can increase productivity, and foster a sense of loyalty between employee and employer....
All About Private Medical Insurance
Private medical insurance is a fundamentally important part of many employee benefits offerings, and can offer significant advantages for both employer and employee....
An Employee Benefits FAQ
Understanding employee benefits can help both employers and employees make the most of them....
Auditing your Absence Performance
Auditing of absence data is the first step to creating a cohesive, effective absence management policy....
Bad Weather And Absent Staff Pay
Britain has been hit by some severe weather conditions in recent years and the decision whether or not to pay employees for absences is something that employers should seriously consider....
Benefits for Women in the Workplace
Juggling a career and family life can be made easier by a good employee benefit package. If you can find an employer that offers a good package and takes into account your needs, then make sure you ma...
Benefits of EAPs to Employers
Employee Assistance Programmes have a number of clear benefits for employees. However, the advantages for employers are frequently just as significant, if less obvious....
Checklist: Developing an Occupational Health Scheme
Take your time to develop an occupational scheme and make sure it works by following our checklist....
Checklist: Understanding Your Pension
A pension is an important employee benefit to understand and make the most of so find the answers to some common questions in our checklist....
Christmas Parties: A Cost-Effective Staff Incentive?
The Christmas party can be an expensive staff incentive but there are some positives that can far outweigh the cost of this annual event....
Company Car Benefits or Cash Allowances?
Company cars are traditionally very popular benefits. However, they are gradually becoming less widely offered, in favour of cash allowances....
Consulting Staff About Employee Benefits
Consulting employees on the benefits they would consider valuable can be advantageous to employers, and can work out less expensive than existing benefits packages....
Creating an Employee Benefits Publication
Creating an employee benefits publication is a good way to help your whole company understand them....
Delivering Performance Related Pay
Performance related pay is one of the most potentially effective methods by which an employer can increase productivity and raise standards within their organisation....
Developing an Absence Policy
Along with contracts of employment, an employee absence policy should be a cornerstone of any employer's formal communication with their workforce....
Developing 'Self-Service' Schemes
Self service schemes can significantly reduce your human resources workload, regardless of the complexity of the benefits scheme that you are offering....
Do 'Must Have' Gadgets Work as Employee Benefits?
Many companies are offering ‘must have’ electronic gadgets as employee benefits and there can be some advantages for employers including increased employee productivity....
Does Your Business Need an Employee Benefits Consultant?
Employee benefits consultants can advise and implement a wide range of employee benefits into a workplace including medical insurance plans and pension schemes....
Educating Employees on Their Pension Scheme
The true value of pensions is realised and understood only when employees are made fully aware of the nature of the scheme....
Employee Benefits and Incentives That Just Don't Work
Many employers will use discretionary bonuses as an incentive to increase employee productivity but using these kinds of incentives could lead to some disgruntled employees....
Employee Benefits That Include Family Members
Employee benefits that include family members are suffering due to financial cuts by employers but there are ways to implement these benefits at less cost with flexible or voluntary schemes....
Employee Incentive Schemes Explained
An employee incentive scheme can be an effective method by which productivity can be raised and better results achieved....
Employee Incentives to Help Quit Smoking
Many companies offer a number of incentives to help employees quit smoking but the strongest incentive may be the refusal of work to employees who smoke....
Employers' Legal Pension Obligations
Employers have a number of basic legal obligations that must be fulfilled with regard to the provision of pension schemes for employees....
Ensuring Staff Understand Their Benefits
Having established an employee benefits scheme, it is vital that your staff have a full understanding of the scheme in order to maximise the return on your investment....
Essential Employee Benefits for Working Parents
Britain trails behind other European countries when it comes to benefits for working parents but there are some employee benefits that are essential requirements for working parents....
FAQ: Employees And Special Leave Requests
Employee special leave can be granted under certain circumstances such as a family funeral, and company policy may state that employees must satisfy eligibility requirements....
Final Salary Schemes
Final salary schemes have been traditionally popular. They have fallen out of favour with employers, but it is important that remaining scheme members understand the nature of their pension....
First Steps for Establishing Employee Benefits
Establishing an employee benefit scheme can be of significant use to a company. However, it is important that you give sufficient thought to the nature and administration of the scheme before jumping ...
Funding a Company Car Fleet
A company car fleet can be an expensive proposition. As such, it is important that adequate research is done into the options for funding and finance....
Global Employee Benefits
With a more global business environment planning and training are key to administering employee benefits effectively across different countries and offices....
How are Employee Benefits Taxed?
The taxation of employee benefits is complex, and differs from benefit to benefit. However, there are a number of principles that underpin the process, and it is important to understand these....
How I Made the Most of My Employee Benefits: Case Study
Employee benefits can make a big difference, as Sarah has found out....
How Many Working Days for Calculating Allowances?
Employee allowances may be calculated on 260 or 365 working days a year....
Increase Employee Motivation And Productivity With Incentives
Employee incentives are one of the best ways to boost motivation and productivity, and can help to increase profits and reduce workplace costs....
Innovative Employee Benefits to Attract Employees
Innovative employee benefits can be used to not only attract the best employees to a company but can also be a way of maintaining employee loyalty....
Integrating Occupational Health Programmes
Occupational health is an important part of any business. However, occupational health programmes are most effective when they are fully integrated....
International Health Insurance
International health insurance can be a valuable addition to a benefits package, particularly for employees who are expected to travel abroad for work....
Introducing Sales Incentive Schemes
Developing an efficient incentive scheme is an important step on the road to increased sales figures and a better motivated sales force....
Investigating Reasons for Absence
An investigation into the reasons given for sickness absence should be at the heart of any absence management scheme....
Legal Absence Responsibilities for Employers
Employers face a number of legal responsibilities when dealing with employee absence. It is important that these duties are understood in order that employees are treated fairly....
Long Service Awards
Long service awards can be used to recognise the contribution made by long-standing employees, and to encourage low staff turnover and a sense of loyalty....
Making the Most of Medical Insurance
To make the most of medical insurance as an employee benefit you need to know what your options are and take advantage of your choices....
Managing Staff Turnover
High employee turnover can represent a significant cost for any business. A well constructed benefits scheme can help to reduce staff turnover and therefore reduce costs....
Monitoring the Success of an Employee Benefits Scheme
Most businesses wish to see some return on the investment required to set up an employee benefits scheme. As such, it is important that the success of the scheme is continually monitored....
Negotiating Employee Benefits at Job Interviews
Negotiating employee benefits can take place during or after a successful job interview, and employees who know their worth may hold extra bargaining power....
Offering Free Legal and Financial Advice
Few employers offer free legal and financial advice, although many offer other forms of counselling. The advantages of this type of benefit are significant, for both employer and employee....
Opted Out of SERPS: What Are Pension Options?
There are a number of options available for people who opted out of SERPS and built another investment fund and these options can include pension drawdown and annuity plans....
Options for Administrating Benefits
Having decided that you wish to implement an employee benefits scheme, it is important that you give due consideration to the method by which it will be administered....
Outsourcing the State Second Pension
Contracting out of SERPS and the State Second Pension has been a controversial topic....
Outsourcing your Benefit Administration
While some smaller businesses choose to run their benefits schemes in-house, there are potential savings to be made by out-sourcing the administration of such a scheme....
Outsourcing your Company Car Benefits
There are numerous advantages to outsourcing your company car benefits. However, you should be aware of the potential pitfalls, and the benefits of operating the scheme in-house....
Paid Paternity Leave Rights for Fathers
At present working fathers do have the right to two weeks paid paternity leave and under new government plans this time frame is set to be extended....
Pension Schemes as Employee Benefits
Pension schemes are a particularly popular form of employee benefit. However, it is important to understand that all taxpayers have access to some form of pension, regardless of their employment statu...
Questionnaire: Are You Managing Absence Effectively?
Take our quiz to find out if you are managing your employee absence effectively....
Questionnaire: Do you Get the Benefits You're Entitled To?
Take our quiz to find out if you are claiming all the benefits your are entitled to....
Quiz: Would an Incentive Scheme Be of Benefit?
Find out if your company could benefit from an incentive scheme....
Reclaiming Holidays During Sick Leave
Thanks to a recent European Court of Justice ruling it is now possible for employees to reclaim holiday entitlement that coincided with a period of sick leave....
Recognising Home Working As A Staff Incentive
Offering home working as a staff incentive has many benefits for employers and this can attract a wider range of qualified employees to a business....
Relocation Package for Employees Explained
For employees who are moving location for work a relocation package can be a very attractive benefit with many financial incentives....
Rewarding Dedicated Staff
There are many benefits and incentive options for rewarding dedicated staff and it is important for retaining and encouraging the best employees....
Rules on Employees and Paid Eyesight Tests
Working on computer screens for many hours can be a factor in eyesight strain, and certain employers do have a responsibility to arrange and pay for employee eyesight tests....
Salary Sacrifice: Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at our salary sacrifice FAQ to find out whether it is right for you....
Saving Money With the Eat and Drink at Work Scheme
Companies that provide canteen facilities can save their employees huge amounts of money in tax and National Insurance by implementing an eat and drink at work scheme....
Stakeholder Pensions Explained
Stakeholder pensions have been a popular choice, and can yield significant advantages for those on low incomes or those with unpredictable patterns of employment....
Taxation of Company Cars Explained
Company cars are a popular employee benefit. However, the tax implications of this type of benefit can be complex, particularly in instances where the car is available for private use....
Temporary Workers and Equal Employee Benefits
New government plans look likely to give equal rights and employee benefits to Britain’s 1.3 million temporary workers, but not all employers are happy with this decision....
The Benefits of an Employee Recognition Program
Employee recognition is an underused tool in the UK but this type of rewards initiative is one of the best ways for employers to increase productivity and say thank you....
The Benefits of the Cycle to Work Scheme
The government cycle to work scheme allows employees to hire and then purchase bicycles at a discount, and is open to all businesses not matter what size they are....
The Disappearing Benefits in the UK Workplace
Disappearing employee benefits are usually the first sign of a business going through a bad patch, and for employees this can mean anything from losing free beverages to Christmas bonuses....
The Distinction Between Benefits and Incentives
Benefits and incentives are both important tools for employers, and valuable additions to an employee's basic salary. However, it is important to understand the distinction between these two concepts....
The Importance of Benefits Appraisals
Having established an employee benefits scheme, it is important that you keep track of its continued success. Carrying out regular appraisals is one way of doing this....
The 'Salary Sacrifice' Concept
The concept of salary sacrifice is an important one when looking at employee benefits. If you are considering entering into a salary sacrifice agreement, it is vital that you understand the realities ...
The Top 5 Employee Benefits
The most desired employee benefits do vary depending on the employee’s age, but almost half of all UK workers would still swap their benefits for a higher salary....
Transport and Travel Benefits
Transport and travel are important areas for employee benefits as they can be tax efficient, and represent savings for both employer and employee....
Using Employee Benefits to Attract the Best Staff
Offering a strong and flexible benefits package can be a great way to recruit the best staff....
What are Employee Benefits?
Employee benefits are an important method by which a business can encourage staff loyalty and reduce staff turnover, as well as increasing productivity....
What Are Ethical Employee Benefits?
Corporate social responsibility is becoming more and more important. It is now possible to offer so-called ethical employee benefits, thus fostering a sense of corporate responsibility and giving your...
What Are Group Risk Benefits?
Group risk benefits are amongst the most popular employee benefits available in the UK. Incorporating elements like life assurance and income protection, group risk benefits should be a primary concer...
What Are Money-Purchase Schemes
Money purchase schemes can be potentially lucrative if retirement occurs at a time of rising markets. However, they have significant drawbacks that are likely to put many off....
What are the Most Tax Efficient Employee Benefits?
Frequently, the taxation of benefits is as harsh as that for wages and salaries. However, there are a number of important exceptions that should be investigated if you wish to minimise your tax liabil...
What are Voluntary Benefits?
Voluntary benefits can be an attractive proposition, as they provide useful benefits to employees and can reduce the cost to employers of administering a benefits scheme....
What is a Flex Scheme?
Flex benefits offer an efficient and attractive method by which benefits can be administered, and can encourage employees to take a more active interest in a benefit scheme....
What is a Personal Car Contract?
Personal car contracts, or Employee Car Ownership arrangements, are an increasingly popular alternative to traditional methods of company car funding....
What is a Total Reward Statement?
A total reward statement can help to ensure that employees are fully aware of the true value of the benefits package they receive....
What is an Employee Assistance Program?
The popularity of Employee Assistance Programmes has grown as employers have recognised the need for a holistic approach to workforce productivity....
What is Flexi-time?
Flexible working patterns have steadily grown in popularity, and now form a basic part of many employers' benefits package....
What is Group health insurance?
Group health insurance may appear initially expensive, but it can reduce the cost of sickness absence, while simultaneously boosting productivity and increasing staff morale....
What is HRIS and Why is it Important?
HRIS systems allow employers to keep track of their human resources needs, and can be of vital importance when administering large scale benefits schemes....
What is Self-Service Absence Application?
Absence administration can be a logistically difficult task. However, self service absence application systems can help to reduce this burden....
Why I Stayed at My Company for the Benefits: A Case Study
A great employee benefits package has stopped John taking some great job offers....
Why Salary Sacrifice Works for Me: A Case Study
Salary sacrifice is an employee benefit that Mike found a particularly useful way of managing big expenses and making the most of his money....