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.

Pensions likely to be hit hard by RPI increase

The Retail Prices Index (RPI) increase to 5% will have a significant knock-on effect on the UK pensions industry, according to industry experts.

Involve health professionals to get long-term sick back to work

Healthcare professionals need to engage more with employers to help people with long-term health problems return to work, according to the Institute for Employment Studies (IES).

Asda staff to benefit from new health cash plan

Asda will provide healthcare benefits to its 165,000-strong workforce.

BSkyB staff to view sum of their benefits package online

BSkyB has introduced online total reward statements (TRS) for its 15,000 UK staff.

JTL improves benefits provision to encourage take-up

Training provider JTL has increased its employee benefits provision to increase take-up and engage staff.