Monthly Archives: March 2015

Two in three employers intend to use Fit for Work service

A recent survey of employers, carried out by Jelf Employee Benefits, suggests that many employers intend to utilise the new Fit for

Don't Panic!

The freedom to be confused…

We are now less than a week from the start of the new Pension Freedom’s announced by George Osborne in the 2014 Budget Speech, and I think

UK Government Concerned About Lack Of Cyber Insurance

Despite 81% of large UK firms having experienced a security breach in the last 12 months, only 2% have insurance cover that could help

Thinking of leaving your employee benefits intermediary?

It’s time to review your benefits

The world of employee benefits is experiencing a period of unprecedented change, largely led by

The impact on state benefits…

A document - with the rather unpromising title of Pension flexibilities and DWP benefits - was issued on Friday

The Increase of Electrical Contractor Business

Since the recession began in 2008, businesses in the UK have been waiting for signs that the economy is picking up. With the recent growth

Pension Wise - now taking calls…

Those with decent length memories will recall that in the 2014 Budget Statement George Osborne announced the new (and entirely unexpected)

Fit For Work - where next?

As we have previously reported on this blog, the rollout of Fit For Work (FFW) has now started in England and Wales.

The service is already

Recruitment Insurance: Are Your Contractual Basis Covered?

A 2014 study of the REC recently revealed that 46% of employers plan to increase temporary staff during 2015. It has been suggested that

Fuel Duty Freeze announced in 2015 Budget

Chancellor George Osborne has scrapped the planned September increase in fuel duty as part of his pre-election Budget, claiming families