All Benefits technology articles – Page 110
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The integration of payroll, HR data entry and administration
Case Study: International Baccalaureate OrganisationArticle in fullThe public sector could save a staggering £20bn if it took a more "joined-up approach to human resources and back office functions", according to the 2004 government-commissioned report Releasing resources for the front line: independent review of public sector efficiency.In light of this report ...
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Regular pension admin systems reviews necessary
Sonia Speedy asks how often a pension administration system review should take place.If you read nothing else, read this …The need to review systems can be triggered by several factors including lack of supplier support, the need for a major upgrade and changes in pension scheme design.Opinions differ on how ...
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Offshoring payroll and benefits admin
The offshoring of business services has been dominated by payroll and call centre operations, but benefits administration could soon follow, says Edmund TirbuttCase Study: PrudentialArticle in fullLarger employers are increasingly seeking to cut costs by offshoring heavily-scripted transactional elements of the HR function which require little judgement or expertise. Most ...
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Future Strategy 2006 - Outsourcing
Outsourcing individual HR processes is nothing new, but a fresh trend is emerging to outsource entire HR departments, says Victoria FurnessArticle in fullLike a controversial housing development, outsourcing is one of those contentious subjects that divides communities and provokes an emotive response from affected parties. Often the knee-jerk response when ...
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Westminster Primary Care Trust launches online perks system
Westminster Primary Care Trust is believed to be the first to launch an online employee benefits system that includes total reward statements and salary sacrifice benefits within the NHS.Karen Broughton, director of HR and corporate affairs at the public sector health provider, said the scheme, named It's All About You, ...
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Brunner Mond launches total reward statements
Brunner Mond, the chemicals firm, is to introduce online total reward statements and a home-computing package to help retain skilled staff.The Cheshire-based company has also introduced childcare vouchers and discount offers on retail goods.Lesley Lightfoot, HR and payroll manager at Brunner Mond, hoped the reward statements would give staff a ...
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British Red Cross revamps payroll IT
British Red Cross has introduced a sophisticated HR and payroll system to track its disparate workforce of paid and volunteer staff.The charity has installed Oracle PeopleSoft technology to deal with the complex deployment of its staff across 181 countries, comprising 35,000 volunteers, 3,000 paid staff and over 600 delegates.Jo Randles, ...
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Liberating HR with self-service systems
Many in HR are realising the liberating effects of allowing staff to access systems, freeing up time for more strategic pursuits, says Kirstie RedfordCase study: RDF MediaArticle in fullHR departments are constantly being told to be more strategic. At the same time, they are expected to deal with the basic ...
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BAE goes for HR self-service and benefits platform
BAE System’s new online HR self-service and benefits platform is registering 10,000 hits a month, six months after it was rolled out to 28,000 staff.Linzi Blakey, HR communications manager at the defence and aerospace systems manufacturer, said: “In 2000, we went to a an outsourced service model for HR, so ...
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Alfred McAlpine integrates payroll
Last month, construction group Alfred McAlpine began work on a major project that will integrate its HR and payroll, self service and recruitment services. As a result it will cut down on the number of payroll providers used across its businesses. It currently uses ten different payroll providers and processes ...
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Admin and cost advantages are part of flex's appeal
Flexible benefits schemes are high on the agenda for large private employers, which are attracted by admin and cost advantages.A study, Benefits administration in the United Kingdom: survey of trends, drivers and best practice, revealed that 41% of the 223 large private limited companies polled, currently offer flexible benefits.It also ...
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Using data to tailor the benefits package
New advances in analysis of even the most mundane data can help HR predict staff behaviour on a group or individual basis... and even exert a subtle influence, says Debbie LovewellCase Study: The Royal Bank of ScotlandArticle in fullWhile it can be thrilling to live life on a knife-edge as ...
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Fees add to benefits’ cost bundle
Alison Coleman asks if not knowing the actual cost of perks, including fees and commissions, can cause human resources to flounderCase Study: T & F InformaArticle in fullAs the employee benefits market continues to mature, an increasingly diverse range of flexible and cost-effective schemes and products has become available to ...
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Case Studies
Employer Profile - Neal's Yard
Jenny Keefe discovers in the wake of a recent relocation from London to Dorset, the firm has built its green philosophy into its new environment, and it did not forget its ethical roots in the consideration of the staff it left behindIt's an unusually hot spring day. I'm in sitting ...
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Human capital measurement can be tricky
Organisations are compelled to include human resource measurements among financial performance information.Peter White discovers talent-spotting is a tricky process, but can distil good informationCase Studies: CMS Cameron McKenna, West Bromwich Building SocietyArticle in fullThere used to be a tape on a constant loop sitting in the corner of the HR ...
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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra launches new pay technology
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has introduced new pay technology that will help monitor the total earnings of employees.The group is keen to keep in touch with all employees’ earnings as many do a great deal of freelance work. Head of finance Andrew Minns said that it brought its payroll function in-house, ...
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Sickness absence systems
In order to track sickness absence, many organisations are turning to sophisticated software, using the data to target occupational health provisions. Jamin Robertson looks at what’s available and how models can add to the business.Article in fullWith Royal Mail posties driving away shiny new cars as a reward for turning ...
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Pocket guide to data protection
A guide to data protection has been released aimed at small businesses wanting to avoid data scam artists. The book, Data Protection Pocket Guide: Essential Facts at your Fingertips provides basic practical advice and a jargon-busting explanation about steps to take to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.For orders ...
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Is your communication strategy geared up to cope in an emergency?
Communicating emergency news to staff is vital for gaining their trust. Getting it wrong can impact badly on credibility, so the key lies in prior planning. Communications must also be legally compliant, says Victoria FurnessArticle in fullCommunicating with staff during an emergency situation will always be tricky, but it is ...
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Clearwater launch hamper benefits online
Clearwater Hampers has launched an online service to organisations with company intranets. The product gives employees the opportunity to buy food hampers online. The company will offer negotiable discounts to those businesses who offer the tailored reward package.For more information call Peter Loverdos on 01235833732