Treasury launches workplace PMI consultation
The government is asking whether there is a case for tax relief to be introduced for private medical insurance (PMI) provided though the workplace, despite not seeing the case...
Read moreDetailsThe government is asking whether there is a case for tax relief to be introduced for private medical insurance (PMI) provided though the workplace, despite not seeing the case...
Read moreDetailsThe UK is the most expensive place to relocate workers globally, with expatriate pay and benefits packages costing employers an average of £351,992 in 2022. According to new data...
Read moreDetailsAioi Nissay Dowa Europe (AND-E) has introduced a new platform to boost the financial health of its workforce. The insurance business, which employs just under 600 people at offices...
Read moreDetailsThe Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill has received Royal Assent, giving millions of people the right to request flexible working arrangements from their first day of employment. The new rules include...
Read moreDetailsThe British Veterinary Association (BVA) has introduced a menopause hub in a bid to support workers and boost staff retention. Launched this week, the hub is part of the...
Read moreDetailsPortico has gained living wage accreditation, meaning its Portsmouth, UK based workforce will receive a minimum pay rate of £10.90 an hour. Owned by Portsmouth City Council, the cargo...
Read moreDetailsWhile the law is very clear on the rights employees have to time off and pay when a child is born, it is a bit more fluid when it...
Read moreDetailsEmployers and employees might both gain from using an intermediary to source employee benefits, according to Grid. The industry body for the group risk sector warns that keeping up...
Read moreDetailsJoe Wicks has entered the employee benefits market with the launch of The Body Coach for Work. The digital-first fitness app, which was first introduced to consumers in 2020,...
Read moreDetailsMedian basic pay awards in the second quarter of this year were once again worth 6%, new data has confirmed. The figures from XpertHR revealed that in the three...
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