Case Studies
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September 14th 2010
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Pay and Reward
Government moves to get more people in employment
Full ArticleCombining benefits is hoped to push people towards employment and reduce the number of those on benefits.
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Pensions
Default retirement age scrapped
Full ArticleThe government is set to scrap the Default Retirement Age by October 2011.
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Pensions
Enrolling employees in pension schemes can prevent 'future pitfalls'
Full ArticleEnrolment into existing pension schemes is a better bet than blindly opting for Nest, says expert.
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July 28th 2010
July 2010
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Pensions
Consultation on pension tax relief lowers annual allowance
Full ArticleGovernment warned against making pensions savings 'too complex' by industry experts.
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Pay and Reward
Demand for flexible working is on the rise
Full ArticleEmployers should promote flexible work arrangements to keep staff happy, it has been suggested.
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Pay and Reward
Pay freezes rising in the public sector
Full ArticleMore workers in the public sector are facing pay freezes, finds a quarterly employee survey.
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July 26th 2010
Thomsons Online Benefits Win Motability's Business Partner Award
Full ArticleThomsons Online Benefits has scooped the “Business Partner” award at the fifth annual Supplier Awards, presented by Motability Operations, the company which operates the Motability car, powered wheelchair and scooter scheme.
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Pay and Reward
Ageism set to rise, finds new report
Full ArticleThe government decision to revise benefits could result in older workers facing more ageism, it has been suggested.
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Pay and Reward
Bosses should encourage communication in the workplace
Full ArticleCommunication within the workplace should be encouraged, advises an industry expert.
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Pay and Reward
CIPD: Bosses should set the right example by 'switching off' after work
Full ArticleBosses should lead by example by taking proper breaks and discouraging employees from working during holidays.
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Pensions
Speeding up the increase in pension age is 'a bad idea'
Full ArticleThe government hurrying to raise the retirement age is not the right way forward, claims an expert.
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Pensions
Saving in pension schemes is 'good' for people
Full ArticlePeople should continue to save into pensions, advised an expert.
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Pay and Reward
TUC: More time needed to bridge the gender pay gap
Full ArticleIt will take a good couple more years to remove the disparity between earnings of male and female workers, says TUC.
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Pay and Reward
'Honesty is the best policy'
Full ArticleBeing honest with staff will help companies to build strong employee relationships and further growth.
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Pay and Reward
IBEC calls for freeze on minimum wage
Full ArticleOpinions are divided regarding IBEC's call for freezing the national minimum wage in Ireland.
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Pay and Reward
AGR opposes graduate tax
Full ArticleGraduate tax is not the right way forward says the Association of Graduate Recruiters.
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Pay and Reward
Businesses should ensure employees are financially protected, says expert
Full ArticleFinancial protection is good for both businesses as well as employees, it has been suggested.
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Pay and Reward
Bosses 'should engage' with staff
Full ArticleManagers taking extra care to interact and connect with employees can further productivity levels.
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Pay and Reward
Employee reward schemes vital in downturn, says study
Full ArticleA study has found that employee reward schemes may help companies through the current difficult economic climate.
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Pay and Reward
CWN calls for greater transparency regarding pay
Full ArticleTransparency regarding pay and recruitment policies are the need of the day, says women's network.
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Pay and Reward
Severance pay changes could spur voluntary redundancies
Full ArticleProposed changed to severance pay could boost rise in voluntary redundancies.
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Pensions
BBC's Mark Byford to retire with £400,000 pension savings
Full ArticleBBC's director general is set to retire with extravagant pensions savings, it has been reported.
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Pay and Reward
Can flexible benefits offset pay cuts?
Full ArticlePre-recession salaries are yet to be re-instated by employers.
