PMI industry leaders to talk about information flow

The private medical insurance (PMI) industry is to hold a discussion panel to address the issue of transparency of claims information.

Dont increase National Minimum Wage, says BCC

The British Cambers of Commerce (BCC) claims UK businesses will be unable to afford any increase in the National Minimum Wage this year and is urging the Low Pay Commission to recommend it be kept at...

TUC wants link between state pension and wages

As the UK celebrates the centenary of the first state pension payouts, the TUC has called for the Government to restore a link between state pension and earnings.

Powerful perks - Benefits to brag about

Which are the perks that really make a difference to employees' lives? Peter Crush looks at some out-of-the-ordinary examples that make people happy.

Employee Benefits: Public sector - Local heroes

Research produced for HR magazine by Best Companies shows that local councils benefits' provision isn't lagging so far behind the private sector as you might think. Peter Crush reports.

Benefits case study: First Group

The flexible benefits scheme on offer at First Group companies First TransPennine Express and First ScotRail aims to help ease pressure on employees' household budgets.

Don't let perks become a victim of the downturn

Is it churlish to talk about employee benefits when for many people just keeping their jobs this year will be the main priority?

Reporting on staff health - Bottom line on health

Even among companies that realise the importance of employee wellbeing very few include details of their health policies' ROI in their annual reports. Steve Hemsley looks at reasons for this omission.

Save your way out of the recession

Bosses and employees alike should be tightening their belts - it could help save some jobs.

Employee Benefits: Global differences

Employees who work for a branch of their organisation overseas can receive quite different benefits from their UK-based colleagues. Peter Crush and David Woods look at the differences.

Employee Benefits: Reward Survey 2009 - Cash preferred?

When times are hard people tend to be more concerned with the basics of life than the nice-to-haves.This could well apply to salaries and benefits too. Peter Crush investigates.

Employee Benefits: Return on Investment

Few companies know what their ROI is from their employee benefits package. Many don't even know which perks are most popular or why. Is this just a management failing?