Employee Benefits
Open your mind: How employers are improving mental health at work
With mental health issues costing businesses an estimated £35bn each year, Nick Martindale looks at the need for a culture of understanding
Mercer unifies UK employee benefit teams following JLT deal
Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) is bringing together its UK health and benefits teams under the Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) brand following its acquisition of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group and has made a series of key leadership appointments to the business....
How we won the WSB Awards... Omnilife
WSB talks to Omnilife group risk sales manager Barry Waring about winning the Group Risk Provider of the Year award.
How we won the WSB Awards... Aetna International
WSB talks to Aetna International sales director Andy O'Cain about winning the International Benefits Provider of the Year awards.
How we won the WSB Awards... Bluecrest
WSB catches up with Bluecrest managing director Peter Blencowe about winning the Wellbeing Initiative of the Year accolade.
How we won the WSB Awards... Bluecrest Wellness
WSB talks to Bluecrest managing director Peter Blencowe about winning the Best Use of Technology for Benefits award.
How we won the WSB Awards... Barnett Waddingham
WSB talks to Barnett Waddingham partner and head of workplace health and wealth Damian Stancombe about winning the Employee Benefit Consultant of the Year award.
Employee flexibility in pension contributions set to triple
The number of companies offering employees flexibility in use of pension contributions is set to triple over the next two years, Willis Towers Watson (WTW) says.
Exclusive: Smart Pension to launch financial well-being app
Smart Pension will roll out an online financial well-being application to help members make decisions about their money in Q1 next year.
Addison Lee loses tribunal over self-employed status; drivers to win pension rights
Minicab firm Addison Lee has been told its drivers are not self-employed, but are workers entitled to rights which would include pensions.
Nine in 10 went to work while ill last year - Canada Life
Nearly half of UK employees surveyed did not take a sick day in 2017.
Audio branding firm adds 'wedding leave' and 'proud parent leave' to its benefits package
Manchester-based audio branding agency PHMG has added 'wedding leave' and 'proud parent leave' to its benefits package.
XPS buys Kier Pensions and sells its healthcare consulting business
XPS Pensions Group has bought the public sector pensions administration arm of Kier Business Services for a consideration of up to £3.5m in cash.
What are insurers and employers doing to help prevent suicide?
Adam Saville investigates the role of group risk policies and employee benefits in supporting staff.
Mind and Prince William launch workplace mental health website
Mind has launched a web portal designed to help managers support staff struggling with their mental health.
WSB Awards 2018 - The Winners
Here they are - the winners of the Workplace Savings and Benefits Awards 2018...
How to give overseas DB members the correct advice in transfer exercises
DB schemes are increasingly running transfer exercises to manage liabilities. Jonathon Webb looks at how to ensure overseas members are given the correct advice and included in the process
Nine in 10 companies concerned about employee financial wellbeing
Some 88% of employers are concerned about the financial issues their employees are struggling with, but only half have a wellbeing strategy, according to research.
Case study: How Aviva prepares its future retirees
Aviva has started running dedicated retirement preparation seminars for its clients. Having attended one, James Phillips explains how the sessions are run.
How Bertschi UK uses its cash plan
Bertschi UK automatically enrols its employees into a health cash plan. Nick Martindale looks at how it put the scheme in place.
Why Baywater Healthcare turned to a cash plan
Baywater Healtcare decided to implement a cash plan after a management buyout from its US owners. Nick Martindale looks at how it put the scheme in place.
Buck name revived as Conduent completes sale of HR consulting arm to H.I.G. Capital
Conduent has completed the sale of its actuarial and human resource consulting business to private equity investor, H.I.G. Capital.
Taking responsibility: Why health cash plans are growing in popularity
Health cash plans are growing in popularity among both employees and their employers. Nick Martindale takes a look at how the market is evolving
Virtual GP services: NHS vs private
As the NHS shows signs of embracing the virtual GP concept, will the burgeoning employer-provided market face a slowdown? Asks Suzanne Clarkson.
