Using Childcare Vouchers in February half term February half term is just around the corner, unless you live in Bristol or Sheffield - in which case, it's here already! It may not seem like a long time since your children have returned to school,...
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92% of employers say pensions attract and motivate staff
92% of employers say pensions attract and motivate staff Some 92% of employers believe that workplace pensions attract, retain and motivate workers, according to research by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Mercer. The report, A view...
Employers of carers pension contribution obligations
Employers of carers remain unaware of their pension contribution obligations Failure to comply for anyone with over four carers will lead to a daily £500 fine Vulnerable clients who directly employ carers are being reminded that they have an...
Workplace pensions ‘the safest way to save’ for retirement
Workplace pensions ‘the safest way to save’ for retirement Paying into an employer pension scheme is considered the safest way to invest for retirement, according to preliminary results of a survey published in November. The Office for National...
Big employment law issues for SMEs
What SMEs should look out for in the coming year Employment continues to be a highly politicised issue and significant changes to the law governing it have been brought in nearly every year during the last decade. This year is running true to form,...
More companies to ditch yearly performance reviews – PwC
More companies 'to ditch yearly performance reviews' – PwC More large companies could scrap annual performance reviews in a bid to improve employee engagement, according to a new report by PwC. The firm's 2015 Performance Management Research, which...
Cost of childcare still a problem for 61 per cent of working mums
Government proposals ‘too focused’ on early years rather than school-aged children, report finds The high cost of childcare is still the main barrier preventing mothers from returning to work, according to annual survey results from jobs site...
Something for the weekend…
Something for the weekend… From paid surrogacy leave to non-medical egg freezing and unlimited holiday, there are some unusual employee benefits lined up for workplaces in the future. According to an American study by the Society of Human Resources...