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Are you measuring the cost of absence? Jan 08

Many employers are still unaware of the financial burden that employee sickness and absence is having on their business. Employee absence can be damaging for an organisation in several ways, the reduction in rescources not only leads to reduced productivity but feelings of resentment develop if it is felt that some employees are abusing the system, the end result can be poor staff morale. The average cost of absence per employee has increased to around 659 from 598 in 2005/06 according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel.

E Smart Money May/June Edition

The May/Jun edition of Beckett e smart money is now available. Topics covered in this edition include the following:

Higher earners will need to pay more into their pensions - a break from the long-standing principle that an individual receives tax relief on their pension contributions at their highest marginal rate
Nine in ten gold-plated pension schemes are at risk of closure - the vast majority of firms say they have insufficient assets to meet their pension promises
2009/10 tax tables…what do the numbers mean to you?
Housing market fortunes - could you end up paying too much tax?
Absolute return funds - making money during both rising and falling markets
Moving your pension - bringing your money under one roof
Where should I put my money? - recession-proof your portfolio
Will you be forced to delay your retirement? - advice is invaluable, particularly when you are dealing with more complex financial products
Corporate retirement planning - choosing the right pension scheme options for you and your employees
Retirement matters - your questions answered
Budget 2009 at a glance - were you a winner or a loser?
Self-employment - new penalties if you are late in notifying HMRC that you have commenced selfemployment
Good news for grandparents - you’ll still be able to claim credits towards the basic state pension even if you’re providing childcare
ISA limits increased - welcome news for savers who have seen their savings income fall
Remortgaging - reduce the cost of your single biggest debt
An opportunity to limit tax - crystallising losses could work to your advantage
Budget 2009 - chancellor increases tax rate on high earners’
A Budget for business? - the highlights at a glance
Silver Savers - equality bill could outlaw accounts which are specifically for people aged over 50
Maintaining the financialsecurity of your business - don’t overlook your most important assets
National Insurance Contributions - 2009/10 financial year
Protecting your money from inflation - what are your options?
Investment trusts - driven by the level of demand for its shares

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