Liberal Democrats call on business to improve and report on wellbeing

The Liberal Democrats have launched a policy paper, which aims to make promoting quality of life an integral part of public policy making.

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National flu vaccination campaign launches for NHS staff

Employers, unions and the Government have joined forces to launch the first ever national flu vaccination campaign for NHS workers, in a bid to reduce the impact of seasonal flu on its patients and...

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NHS employers struggle with the cost of paying employees

Growing financial pressures are leaving employers increasingly concerned about the cost of the present national pay and conditions, according to NHS Employers.

Financial crisis continues to impact on staff salaries globally, according to Aon Hewitt

The aftermath of the financial crisis and the subsequent downfalls in the UK and European economies have had a significant impact on employees salaries which are increasing - but still remain below...

Health unions join forces against "severe pressure" on NHS staff

Health unions have warned that a "toxic combination" of increasing demand, shrinking resources and the pay freeze, are putting staff under "severe" pressure.

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Strategic Benefits: Employers have to keep constant watch to make sure staff are engaged with benefits

Job satisfaction is being sacrificed on the altar of pay and benefits, as the economic downturn forces workers to prioritise financial rewards and perks when deciding to change jobs.

Government guidance advises interns should be paid National Minimum Wage

The Department for Business Innovation and Skills has produced guidance with greater clarity for businesses that offer work experience, placements and internships, advising these people should be...

Strategic Benefits: Taxing EAPs could blow a hole in employers' duty of care policies

A resource that promotes employee resilience and helps organisations prevent and manage sickness absence hardly sounds like an employee benefit. But, earlier this year, that is how the...

Strategic Benefits: top gear - the company car is as relevant and desirable as ever

Wrecked and heading for the scrapyard, or cruising along smoothly in top gear? Of late, it has been hard to get a handle on the general health or otherwise of company car schemes, but despite some...

Charity sector pay almost 20% lower than private sector, according to Croner

Charity sector pay is still 18% below the private sector nationally, according to research by consultancy Croner, part of Wolters Kluwer.

Strategic Benefits: Business shun the bonus arrangement in favour of share schemes

Employees ranging from top financial executives to supermarket checkout staff are reaping the benefits of share schemes as they grow in popularity. And the bonus arrangement looks under threat, as...

Money problems prevent a tenth of employees from coming to work

Financial anxiety is taking its toll on the British workforce as almost one in 10 adults admits worrying about money has caused them to take a sick day, according to YouGov and Money in Mind.

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