Extract from IDS Executive Compensation Review 302, April 2006

Benefit trends and provision

With total reward strategies growing in popularity, particularly in recognition that promoting a healthy work-life balance can both attract and retain staff, employers are paying more attention than ever before to the benefits packages they offer. This month, we take a look at what the main benefits surveys say about current provision trends and levels.

As well as in-depth analysis of the latest trends, this article presents a picture of current policy behind benefit provision. Tables provide an overview of popular benefits such as company cars and private medical insurance and a section within the article addresses the implications of the forthcoming simplified pensions tax regime. A further section within the article examines the popularity of all-employee share schemes.