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Pensions: Safeguarding contributions

Money is tight and staff are already cutting the amount they pay into their pension pots. It's HR's job to spread the news that if employees don't save now they could pay later.

Benefits case study: Notting Hill Housing

Take-up of childcare vouchers at affordable housing provider Notting Hill Housing has increased by 25% following a communications drive to spell out the benefits. Alison Clements reports.

BT launches campaign to reduce diabetes

BT is encouraging employees to change their lifestyle to avoid developing diabetes.

Sharp drop in value of DC pensions

The value of employees defined contribution (DC) pensions have plummeted by 157 billion over the last year, according to Aon Consulting.

Bank holiday in October would boost worried workers

The TUC and leading voluntary organisations are calling for a new bank holiday in October to cheer up stressed out workers.

Exec rewards must recognise achievement in tough times

Almost half of UK employers are reviewing their executive remuneration packages because of the economic downturn.

Hutchison 3G UK's incentives raise turnover

Hutchison 3G (UK) has reported a 20% increase in turnover since launching a new incentive scheme for its 1,800 sales staff.

Focus on staff mental wellbeing and cut absenteeism

There is a clear case for action across businesses to boost mental health and wellbeing, according to a Government think tank.

Exclusive: Young shun pension contributions

Young employees are cutting their pension contributions due to the economic downturn.

Scholars on strike

Staff at the University of Sussex are on strike today over proposals to shut its final salary pension scheme.

Hitachi subsidiary staff to benefit from PMI cover

Hitachi Data Systems will offer private medical insurance (PMI) cover and managed care for over 350 UK staff.