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Using Childcare Vouchers in February half term
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,...
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...
Are you sitting on a Pensions Auto Enrolment compliance time bomb?
Are you sitting on a Pensions Auto Enrolment compliance time bomb? 77% of SMEs aren’t prepared for Auto Enrolment – are you? Whether you’ve received notification of your Staging Date from The Pensions Regulator or not, you need to be planning now. ...
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...
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...
Fears for small employers as pension auto-enrolment comes into force
Fears for small employers as pension auto-enrolment comes into force A landmark drive to place people into workplace pensions faces "significant risks" as smaller employers are brought on board the scheme, according to a report from the 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,...
What role does Reward play in a Talent Management Strategy?
What role does Reward play in a Talent Management Strategy? To be a top-performing organisation, an employer must attract and retain high-potential staff with a talent management strategy that is clearly aligned to the business’ objectives. But...
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Act now on Childcare Vouchers
Act now on Childcare Vouchers Are you looking to provide an employee benefits scheme? Act now to ensure your employees can take advantage of current schemes before they are no longer available! Tax-free childcare will see the Government subsidising 20% of an...
A recent poll finds young people not engaged in pensions
Young people not engaged in pensions, poll finds Eight out of ten 18-29-year-olds don’t understand pensions and most would prefer to save money to buy their first home rather than for their retirement, a Barnett Waddingham poll has found. Its Helping Hands survey of...
How can you motivate your Employees through the January Blues?
How do you Motivate your Employees through the January Blues? It’s no surprise that January heralds the time for people to reflect on their lifestyle, after the excesses of Christmas have died down. For many, this might mean joining a gym or looking for a new...