Monthly Archives: October 2012

UK employees lack knowledge of pensions

The start of the UK’s auto-enrolment scheme has recently been the focus of much attention, leaving people who already save for

UK workers most likely to suffer from depression

UK businesses may need to reconsider their employee benefits policies, as a new survey suggests that British employees are the most

Tips for finding a job outside the UK

As young people’s career options in the UK seem to be quite limited, many young professionals are considering leaving home and

Book now for Jelf’s “Sent to the Tower” event…

Are you fed up with the daily torture of managing employees? If so, then the latest in the acclaimed Jelf Employment Seminars may help

Auto enrolment launches for large employers

The beginning of October saw the start of a brand new approach to UK pension saving. The launch of auto-enrolment aims to encourage British

Half of expats in UAE were unprepared for move

As many as 45% of British expats who live in the UAE say they had not been prepared to deal with life in the new country, with almost one in

Overtime linked to increased heart disease risk

Working overtime can lead to an up to 80% higher chance of developing heart disease, a new study from the Finnish Institute of Occupational

Parents Could Use Pension Pots To Secure Children’s Mortgage Under New Government Plans

The government is planning to provide a boost to home ownership by allowing parents to tap their pension pots to help their children

Switzerland to revamp tax system

For many years, Switzerland has been considered a tax haven and an attractive destination for affluent Brits who have chosen the country

The lady is NOT for turning…

Many of you will have seen the media coverage, or my recent post, regarding the suggested ‘review’ of the long proposed flat-rate