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Lovewell’s Logic: Where Facebook leads…
When Facebook founder and chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg announced his plans to take two months’ paternity leave following the birth of his daughter next year, the news received mixed...
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Paternalistic approach offers a virtuous circle
Some benefits trends come full circle, albeit often in a slightly different guise than their original form. Back in the mid-19th century, employers such as Cadbury and Lever Brothers set up model...
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Lovewell’s Logic: Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
As 2015 draws to a close and attention inevitably turns to what lies ahead in 2016, it can be easy to forget to take a minute to stop and reflect on the year we’ll soon be leaving behind. Yet, when...
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Healthcare and wellbeing strategies rise to the top of many corporate agendas
November saw several events that brought employers’ healthcare and wellbeing strategies firmly back to the top of many corporate agendas. National Stress Awareness Day on 4 November highlighted the...
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Equal pay for women is still a work in progress
In 1968, a strike by sewing machinists at the Ford Dagenham plant led to the introduction of the Equal Pay Act 1970, which prohibited any less favourable treatment in terms of pay and working...
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Lovewell’s Logic: Are we heading for the death of email?
Happy New Year! Earlier this week, I read an interesting article exploring whether 2016 will finally see the end of the office email. The idea of banning email for work has been floating around for a...
View ArticleHow to ensure default investment strategies result in good member outcomes
With the majority of defined contribution (DC) pension scheme members using their scheme’s default investment solution, ensuring this is fit for purpose is vital for employers. There are several key...
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Lovewell’s Logic: How far should employers go in monitoring staff?
How happy would you feel if you knew your employer was watching every little move you made? If you’re anything like me, I’d imagine the answer would be not very. That’s not because I’m ever trying to...
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Confessions of a benefits manager: Candid is wined and dined
Every so often someone from Smarmy Consulting asks me out. I don’t mean in that way; I mean they offer me lunch. I don’t get too worked up about such jollies; I know there is no such thing as a free...
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Weigh up all the pros and cons of technology
Love it or loathe it, there’s no getting away from the fact that technology has made many aspects of our lives much easier. Everyday tasks can now be carried out at a touch of a button wherever we are...
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Lovewell’s Logic: Why should we celebrate success?
On Wednesday evening, I attended the Top Employers annual certification dinner, which recognised the 71 organisations that have been awarded a place on this year’s list – in a setting that wouldn’t...
View ArticleThe April 2015 pension changes – almost one year on
The six-minute video above covers: How much has actually changed almost one year on from the April 2015 pension reforms? Have employers adapted to the changes? What are the key things that employees...
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Confessions of a benefits manager: Candid battles unrealistic reward...
What is it about the guys in sales that makes them think they can make up their own rules? Take Geoff, one of the Higher Beings in sales. He can never stick to the plan. None of his team will receive...
View ArticleMotivating employees in 2016
The five-minute video above covers: Why we should worry about a de-motivated workforce? Are UK employees motivated at work? What really affects employee motivation? What do employers need to do to...
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Assessing the limitations of the pensions allowance changes
On 6 April 2016 changes to both the annual and lifetime pensions allowance limits will come into effect. From this date, the annual allowance will be gradually reduced from £40,000 to £10,000 for...
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Telent futureproofs its default investment strategy
Futureproofing its default investment strategy against potential legislative change was a key objective for technology services firm Telent. However, when it introduced its current arrangement in...
View ArticleWays to see your pension and benefits as a profit centre for your business
The six-minute video above covers: What is meant by profit centre versus cost centre employers? What do profit centre employers typically care about? What areas should profit centre employers focus...
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Lovewell’s logic: Fleet goes futuristic
It’s fair to say that cars and I aren’t the most natural of pairings. I have no interest in regularly upgrading the car that I drive and couldn’t name the latest must-have makes and models if my life...
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Meeting the challenge of the national living wage
Since Chancellor George Osborne announced the creation of a new national living wage in his 2015 Summer Budget, planning how to deal with the associated cost increases has challenged many...
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Lovewell’s logic: Is menstrual leave a forward-thinking or outdated concept?
Earlier this week, Bristol-based organisation Coexist hit the headlines with the news that it has introduced ‘period leave’ for its employees. This will enable staff to stay home should they feel the...
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