Today is Tuesday, 7 September 2010

NEWS

The benefits all add up at Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK is thinking outside of the box to attract and retain talented staff without the budget of the private sector.

Busy Bees buys Leapfrog

Childcare voucher provider Busy Bees claims to have become the biggest firm in its sector after acquiring Leapfrog Day Nurseries and Leapfrog Childcare Vouchers.

Family Care Company acquires Bupa Childcare

BUPA’s corporate childcare arm has been bought out by Emergency Child and Home Care. The deal sees the company renamed as the Family Care Company to reflect the complete services it now provides to employers.

Parents missing out on childcare savings

One in fifty working parents have signed up for childcare vouchers, according to new research. The research carried out by childcare voucher specialist Childcare Choice reveals that most parents who have access to a childcare scheme at work, haven't signed up because they believe it is too much hassle or would take too long. This is despite the fact that if both parents are working, they could be saving as much as £2,400 a year.

Gissings and P&MM join forces on childcare

Gissings Advisory Services is to offer P&MM's childcare voucher scheme to its 500 plus clients. P&MM’s Childcare-Plus scheme offers added value benefits by giving parents discounts or 2 for 1 deals on attractions.

Vouchers help Notts recruit and retain parents

Nottinghamshire County Council has cited a commitment to employee-friendly environment in launching childcare vouchers for its staff.

The great NIC riddle

The do's and don'ts of salary sacrifice