Employers plan to increase the level of employee benefits they offer

Over the next 12 months a growing number of companies plan to review the employee benefits they offer staff, with the majority intending to increase the level of benefits they provide.

Lords to debate compulsory enrolment in qualifying workplace pensions schemes

Legislation, which makes it compulsory for employers to enrol workers into a qualifying workplace pension scheme, is set to be debated in the House of Lords tomorrow.

Exclusive: Employee perk preferences vary markedly by region

New research shows stark differences in the preferences employees in different parts of the UK have for employee benefits, with those in the South more concerned with saving for retirement and staff...

Cost of employee benefits such as life, critical illness and income protection insurance looks set to rise

Employers could face higher costs for providing life, critical illness and income insurance cover as benefits to their employees, according to research from Aon Consulting.

How to educate employees on the need to plan for their financial future

Supporting employees to look after their financial affairs is a growing theme for many employers, and the issue is coming more into focus in the current economic climate.

A&N Media Group boosts take-up of new benefits scheme with chance to win an Apple iPad

A&N Media Group, which includes Associated Newspapers, Northcliffe Media and AND, offered staff the chance to win an Apple iPad in order to boost take-up of its new employee benefits scheme.

Care UK introduces employee recognition programme

Care UK has launched an employee recognition scheme to 900 doctors, nurses and administrators.

Government to review auto-enrolment into pensions schemes

The previous government's plans to auto-enrol staff into pension schemes is being reviewed by the new Government, according to pensions minister Steve Webb.

Allow employees 15 minutes of their working week to seek advice and manage their finances

The current economic climate has seen companies examine their finances and address how best to achieve maximum efficiency. An important but often overlooked aspect of doing so is supporting the...

Taking part in the Global Corporate Challenge will benefit the Tesco workforce and the business

Tesco's commitment to entering 245 teams in this year's Global Corporate Challenge (GCC) represents a key health and wellbeing initiative for the retailer this year and it is the first time we've...

Employers must be more proactive in closing gender pay gap, says Equality and Human Rights Commission

On the 40th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has called on organisations to do more to close the pay gap between male and female employees.

Employees want flexible working even more than performance-related bonuses

Flexible working is the most valued benefit for employees, ahead of employee benefits such as bonuses, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers.