The childcare voucher is the most popular perk, according to a Hewitt survey

Despite threats legislation could spell the end of the childcare voucher, this employee benefit has topped the list of the UK's most popular perks.

Pearl Group replaces its perks offering with an extensive flexible benefits scheme

Pearl Group has launched a flexible benefits scheme to replace the limited range of perks it previously offered staff.

Good communication about the value of employee benefits is vital

Employers must be frank and upfront with staff about their employee benefits strategy to get the most out of their schemes during recession, according to Informa's HR director.

Use of Employee Assistance Programmes for staff support is on the increase

Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) are being used to support stressed staff during the recession, according to new figures from health and wellbeing provider FirstAssist Services.

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.

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.

Azzurri Communications consolidates benefits into one online flexible scheme

Azzurri Communications has implemented an online flexible benefits scheme for its 700 employees.

Flexible working and strong green credentials are essential to attract talent

A business needs the right talent to promote growth and boost its reputation. To attract this talent it needs to have a brand perception and work ethic that is both innovative and respected.

Holiday trading by cash-strapped employees escalates

Holiday trading has shot up by 21% in the past year, as cash-starved staff look to boost their salaries.

Trowers and Hamlins puts benefits offering online to improve awareness and take-up

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has moved its flexible benefits programme online and launched total reward statements to boost employee engagement with the scheme.

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IPD streamlines HR with flexible benefits and online total reward statements

IPD has launched a flexible benefits scheme and online total reward statements to streamline its HR function.