FSA code of practice will put pressure on employers' reward strategy

The Financial Service Authority's (FSA) code of practice on remuneration will be 'critical' to creating a sustainable and effective approach to rewarding executives, according to one financial expert.

Pensions regulator to make sure pensions trustees help members make informed decisions about their pensions

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has launched a campaign to promote better practice in defined-contribution pension schemes.

Equality and Human Rights Commission to consult employers on best way of measuring and reporting pay inequalities

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has launched a consultation on how employers in the private or voluntary sectors can measure and report their gender pay gaps.

E.on launches salary sacrifice pension arrangement

E.on, the energy provider, has launched a salary sacrifice arrangement for its defined contribution pension scheme and successfully transferred 96% of eligible staff into the option.

Barclays injects 500 million into pension following announcement of final salary scheme closure

Barclays has pumped 500 million into its pension scheme following unrest from staff at the closure of its final salary arrangement.

Best Doctors enters flexible benefits market

Employers can now offer staff health information and a medical second opinion as part of a flexible benefits package.

New rules on bank bonuses coming this week, says Financial Services Authority

Banks will have to reveal how they set pay and bonus packages according to the Financial Services Authority (FSA), which will be revealing a new code of conduct this week.

Staff well-being is worth the investment say employers

Snapshot research from employers in the public and private sectors by the Institute of Employment Studies (IES) reveals more than half believe employee wellbeing is 'more important' to them in the...

Recession causes employees to consider swapping perks for cash

Almost half of UK workers would trade in their employee benefits if it meant they took home more pay, research has revealed.

Childcare code of practice to be agreed to ensure consistent, high standards of service

The UK's leading childcare providers are to agree a code of practice that will provide voluntary standards for best practice in the childcare industry.

The Pensions Quality Mark should restore staff confidence in pensions and encourage bigger savings

The Government continues to drive its 2012 Personal Accounts legislation forward, with the aim of auto-enrolling every employee in the country into a workplace pension. In response to this, we are...

Only three FTSE 100 employers disclose they have defined benefit pension schemes new recruits can join

Cadbury, Diageo and Tesco are the only UK FTSE 100 employers that reveal in their financial accounts they still offer defined benefit pension schemes to new joiners.