NHS staff sickness absence: a special case for treatment

Yesterday an independent review advised the NHS to focus on the critical issue of the health of its workforce.

Staff stress problems largely ignored by managers

Workplace stress is slipping under the management radar in the UK, with 71% of employees unable to raise their concerns with line management, new research reveals.

Defined-contribution pension assets are back where they were a year ago

The value of the UK's defined-contribution pension assets has returned to the levels of September 2008, reaching 451 billion.

Simplyhealth's fleet of company cars is to go green

Simplyhealth is to replace 90% its fleet of company cars with greener vehicles by the end of the year.

Report calls on NHS to act now to address critical problem of its workforce's health

A sea change is needed if NHS employers are to reap the benefits of return on investment in health and wellbeing, according to an independent review of the health of NHS staff.

Overall bonuses of FTSE 100 directors still not linked to company performance

Freezing salaries and slimming bonuses for FTSE 100 directors shows reaction to the changing economic environment, but there is still room for improvement, new research shows.

More than half of defined-benefit pension schemes will be closed by 2012

More than a million employees in defined-benefit (DB) pensions will have to move into defined-contribution (DC) schemes by 2012, new research reveals.

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.

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.