The A-Z business fleet guide – B is for Benefit-in-kind
As part of our Fleet For Growing Businesses hub we’ve taken a look through the A-Z of key business fleet terms. Here, we explore benefit-in-kind.
British employees reveal most desired workplace perks
As the trend of job satisfaction continues to grow across the country, UK employees have revealed the workplace perks they desire the most.
Autumn Statement 2016: A 500-word summary for entrepreneurs and SME business owners
Chancellor Philip Hammond has just given his first Budget address in the Autumn Statement 2016 speech, and here are the most important developments for business leaders.
Revered John Lewis benefits package set for further cut
A pair of scissors could be taken to John Lewis benefits for staff, perks that made it one of the most attractive retailers on the high street to work for.
Staff loyalty is falling, but Great British Bake Off shows it’s still valuable
Last week’s news wasn’t dominated by goings on in the Palace of Westminster, but, in fact, by events surrounding a large white marquee in the picturesque English countryside.
Why SMEs should look at tech-based employee benefits
Small and medium sized businesses are increasingly finding that employees are demanding the same benefits they would find in a large, multinational corporation – and won’t accept limited budget or the size of the company as an excuse for not receiving them.
Let’s hope naming and shaming closes the book on deplorable minimum wage abuses
There are plenty of things most of us are glad have been consigned to the history books, but it appears some company owners still have their feet firmly in the past when it comes to getting a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.
The apparent solution to the small business “staff drain”
Since the beginning of 2016, it’s been made evident that staff no longer feel they need to be tethered down to a particular job out of worry they might not find work elsewhere. But research offers one solution that could work in your favour.
Improve employee motivation and increased productivity will follow
However much you may want a workforce to enjoy being at work, the bottom line is always that to be profitable, grow the business or meet other business objectives you need a productive team.
Would you think of implementing one of these 20 quirky employee perks?
Employees have, quite frankly, grown tired of beanbags, pool tables and birthday cakes and have made it their mission to find a company that offers the most unusual benefits – so can you afford not to consider using one of these odd perks?
UK offers some of the least generous benefits in Europe
Governments play an important role in providing a safety net for those who are unable to work, and in deciding what benefits and income support peopleare entitled to. It has been revealed, however, that Britain is one of the most frugal countries in terms of benefits.