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Blog Posts from 2015:

Why are effective share plan communications important?

28th July 2015

Given share plans are often implemented to align employee interests to that of shareholders to ensure long-term value is considered as part of decision-making, communicating their value to employees is vital. Good communication of share plans fosters: Employee engagement (prompting attention and action) Greater loyalty A closer alignment of interests A stronger work culture Motivation […]

HMRC Online Filings – Clarification

22nd June 2015

HMRC has clarified a point relating to the filing of online returns relating to employment-related securities scheme or arrangement: “Companies are required to supply HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) with an online return for each registered employment-related securities scheme or arrangement by 6 July following the end of the tax year, including details of any […]

Employee Benefits Awards

18th June 2015

On Friday 12 June, 24 awards went to a variety of companies for their successes within their employee benefits structures at the 13th annual Employee Benefits Awards. Categories vary widely, from ‘Best financial education strategy’ to ‘Best benefits communications’, alongside the much-coveted ‘Best employee share schemes’ category. All winners demonstrated their commitment to effective employee […]

Employee Benefits Awards - implement an award winning share scheme

Conservative Budget 2015

10th June 2015

In addition to the Budget in March, Chancellor George Osborne give a new Conservative Budget based on the party’s manifesto to Parliament on Wednesday 8 July. At this point we are not anticipating any major outcomes that will impact on remuneration policies or employee share plans. Read more: https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/budget-july-2015 We will provide an update in […]

Conservative Budget - Impact on employee share plans

HMRC – Online returns and registration

2nd June 2015

The deadline for registering new and existing share plans and for completing annual online returns is 6 July 2015, which is nearly upon us. To register your share plans you must register to use the ERS online service: www.gov.uk. For more details about ERS, read our related Factsheet. Register now if you haven’t already, as […]

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