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Myra Lisky takes on interim role at GTS
GTS (part of Kuoni Group) has appointed Myra Lisky interim compensation and benefits manager.Her previous roles include interim global reward manager at SThree, interim global reward manager at the British Standards Institute, HR mobilisation manager at Interserve, divisional HR and business improvement head at Accord Operations, and remuneration and benefit ...
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Mark Connell joins Friends Life
Friends Life Group has appointed Mark Connell senior reward manager.His previous roles in the industry include reward and recognition manager at Tata Steel Europe, consultant at Lloyds Banking Group, head of reward at Royal Mail Letters, HR manager, reward at the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency and group evaluation executive ...
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Ceridian UK to launch products for pension reforms
Ceridian UK is to launch a series of products to help large employers manage the cost of the pension reforms, which are due to come into effect on 1 October this year.The products include software that will identify and enrol relevant staff into a chosen scheme, ease communication and administration, ...
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The Big Question: Is a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) scheme a good idea?
Charles Black, chief executive officer, Nasstar:Allowing employees to bring their own devices to use at work is increasingly popular. It is a great development for employees, and it is also a great development for employers.Employees like it because they prefer their own devices. It is easy to understand why. First, ...
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Buyer's guide to voluntary benefits platforms
Focus on factsWhat are voluntary benefits platforms?These are IT systems through which staff can access voluntary benefits, ranging from high-street discounts to healthcare and bikes-for-work schemes. Systems are often run by third-party providers and paid for by the employer.Where can employers learn more?Read more on voluntary benefits platforms hereWho are ...
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Confessions of a benefits manager: Spot the manager
Candid is tasked with identifying criteria to create a ‘senior manager’ title in the company, but soon enters a minefieldFollowing the success of our project looking at executives, Big Bad Boss wants me to do it all over again for the next level down. Apparently, the US wants to create ...
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Interview with James Kirkland, head of pensions, benefits and recognition at Telefonica Europe
James Kirkland, head of pensions, benefits and recognition at Telefonica Europe, still has time to play in a rock band despite the demands of applying reward packages internationallyJames Kirkland, head of pensions, benefits and recognition at Telefonica Europe, was not planning on a career in pensions. But after graduating with ...
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Morrison Supermarkets appoints Karen Caddick
Morrison Supermarkets has appointed Karen Caddick HR director.With almost 20 years in HR, she has held various roles, such as HR director at Punch Taverns and The Spirit Group, global HR director at the Financial Times, head of HR at Channel Five Broadcasting, head of employee relations and HR policy ...
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Dixons Retail appoints Carolyn Ryan
Dixons Retail has appointed Carolyn Ryan interim head of reward.Ryan is the founder of a consultancy called Performance, Leadership and Success Cultures, and her previous roles include interim reward manager at Northern Rock, interim group HR executive at Skipton Building Society, interim European HR director at Premier Farnell, interim group ...
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Rolly Srivastava Khera appointed to global role at Tullow Oil
Tullow Oil has appointed Rolly Srivastava Khera global reward adviser.Previous roles include HR business partner at Talisman Energy, compensation and benefits specialist at Talisman Energy UK, assistance manager, HR, at AOL India, consultant at Mercer and HR intern at Max New York Life Insurance.Read more about careers in reward and ...
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Retirement bridge helps to solve annuity dilemma
A new approach to retirement income could boost an employee’s annual income by up to a quarter, according to research from fund manager AllianceBernstein.The study revealed confusion among consumers approaching retirement and those who have just retired about how best to secure their income.“Most retirees face an impossible choice between ...
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Debi O'Donovan editor of Employee Benefits: A historic time to take stock and look ahead
When Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952, employee benefits were pretty thin on the ground for the vast majority of her subjects. But the intervening 60 years have brought in a raft of perks and major changes in the workplace. Our cover story shows how government policy has, ...
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Pensions fear for over-50s
Almost 30% of Britons aged over 50 have no pension in place and look set to rely on the state pension in retirement, according to the LV= State of retirement report.Government plans for a universal state pension of £140 a week will still mean an annual income well below the ...
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Employee Benefits Workplace Savings Quarterly – June 2012
Download a PDF of the Employee Benefits Workplace Savings QuarterlyNewsViewpoint: Padraig Floyd of Workplace Savings QuarterlyViewpoint: Mark Polson of Lang CatViewpoint: Frances Corbett of the National Association of Pension FundsCover story: Can DC pensions shape up to meet employees’ future needs?Corporate Isas: Winning betShare schemes: Twin charmsEmployer profile: L’Oreal gives ...
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Healthcare research 2012: Key Findings
Our survey was carried out in April 2012, with analysis based on 216 responses from Employee Benefits readers and users of www.employeebenefits.co.uk††††Read more Healthcare research 2012
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Healthcare research 2012: Stress
More than half of respondents now have specific benefits or strategies to tackle stress in the workplace, and concern for staff wellbeing is the main driver, says Debbie LovewellThis year has seen a big rise in the percentage of respondents that have implemented specific benefits or strategies to tackle stress. ...
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Healthcare research 2012: Current issues
Healthcare benefits are being used increasingly to help employees cope with stress, while fit notes have had little impact on the workplace so farThe difficult economic climate of the past few years has affected people in numerous ways. For many, a recurring theme has been increased pressure and stress, be ...
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Healthcare research 2012: International
More than half of respondents have a business presence outside the UK, and healthcare benefits are a key attraction for employees working abroad, says Debbie LovewellIn the light of new, rapidly growing markets across the globe, it is perhaps unsurprising that the percentage of respondents with operations or divisions outside ...
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Healthcare research 2012: Benefits offered
Employee assistance programmes' rise in popularity continues as employers seek to support staff who may be under pressure for a variety of reasons, says Debbie LovewellThe top core healthcare benefits have changed little in recent years, although the order in which they are ranked has altered slightly. For the second ...
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Healthcare research 2012: Changes
The economy has put employers under increasing pressure to reduce the cost of benefits, with many seeking better deals from providers and insurers, says Debbie LovewellAs the economic climate has deteriorated once again over the past year, more than half (57%) of respondents say they have come under increased pressure ...