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    Case Study : Alexander Mann Solutions

    2008-10-01T15:52:55Z

    Alexander Mann Solutions launched a flexible benefits plan for its 600 UK staff in March this year and has since rolled out a similar scheme in Germany and Australia.The recruitment process outsourcing firm, which has 1,000 employees worldwide, implemented the schemes after carrying out an extensive global review to gauge ...

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    Case study: Cisco

    2008-10-01T15:44:59Z

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    Case Study : O2

    2008-10-01T15:39:07Z

    Telecommunications company O2 implemented a flexible benefits scheme in the summer of 2007 to enhance the benefits that it offers to its 11,000 employees in the UK. Colin Watt, head of reward, explains: "We introduced the scheme to offer more to our employees in terms of their total reward package ...

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    Case Study : Boehringer Ingelheim

    2008-10-01T15:32:39Z

    Boehringer Ingelheim phased in its flexible benefits strategy between 2004 and 2006.Its first step was to launch a range of voluntary benefits, branded BI Lifestyle, along with a launch brochure and an online movie.This was followed three months later by online total reward statements to demonstrate the company's investment in ...

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    Case Study : Adecco

    2008-10-01T15:30:50Z

    Recruitment agency group Adecco (formerly Ajilon) took a phased approach to the introduction of its flexible benefits plan.A key objective was to ensure its permanent employees could access the benefits that were most appropriate to their needs, as well as understanding their package. To meet these aims, it obtained feedback ...

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    Case study: Home Retail Group pleased with take-u

    2008-10-01T15:06:11Z

    Home Retail Group, which owns Argos and Homebase, launched its second year of sharesave in June to more than 44,000 eligible members of staff. It offered shares at a 20% discount.In its first year, over 21% of all eligible staff joined the scheme, but in the second year only 13% ...

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    Employer Profile: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

    2008-10-01T12:54:16Z

    Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has revamped its benefits package to help keep it at the top of the profession, says Debbie LovewellWhatever the state of the economy, law firms stand to benefit in some way. The credit crunch and economic downturn may have dampened merger and acquisition activity ...

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    Case study: Learning and Skills Council

    2008-10-01T11:56:25Z

    The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) ensures women get parity by carrying out annual equal pay audits.Alastair Hatch (pictured), head of reward at the training body, says: "The LSC uses a range of approaches to ensure consistency and equality in the application of pay and benefits. One of these is ...

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    Case study: Cisco uses the power of IT to attract female workers

    2008-10-01T11:54:42Z

    With the IT industry still seen as very much a male preserve, network infrastructure company Cisco is striving to attract more women.HR director Charlie Johnston says: "Our people could work in many other organisations. It is important to be aware of this and focus on creating a culture where there ...

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    Case study: Fujitsu Services

    2008-10-01T11:46:43Z

    Fujitsu Services looks beyond the definition of the traditional nuclear family when providing benefits, primarily for commercial reasons.Alison Dalley, head of reward at Fujitsu Services, says: "We want the best and most appropriate talent to work for us, and this comes from a variety of sources. The nuclear family is ...

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    Case study: Council designs benefits to have wide appeal

    2008-10-01T11:45:41Z

    Kent County Council (KCC) has designed a wide-ranging benefits package to appeal to as many of its 47,000 employees as possible.Its voluntary benefits scheme, KentRewards, for example, offers discounts on products such as food shopping, clothes, entertainment and leisure to employees, regardless of age or family status.Jane Vivier, former reward ...

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    Benefits on offer at Rightmove

    2008-09-18T14:04:00Z

    Internet property search firm Rightmove has realised that if staff are not aware of the benefits on offer, the value of investing in those benefits is diminishedEmployee benefits account for over 50% of Rightmove’s cost base. The FTSE 250-listed internet property search company’s full year accounts for the 12 months ...

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    Case Study: Rentokil

    2008-09-01T15:48:05Z

    Rentokil eradicates wasteful driving habits Rentokil Initial introduced driver training to combat the rising cost of filling up.It is currently piloting courses, and employees are encouraged to adopt fuel-saving measures such as ensuring tyres are properly inflated and avoiding heavy braking.John Green, procurement director and fleet manager at the pest ...

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    Case study: Whitbread reduces fuel consumption

    2008-09-01T00:00:01Z

    The fleet has 900 cars and 50 light vehicles, and underwent a fleet review in 1999. Little data was available, as mileage was only monitored through the expenses system.†Whitbread decided to reduce fuel consumption using its car choice list, mileage reimbursement rates and ways of working.The car policy is based ...

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    Case Study: Rentokil

    2008-09-01T00:00:01Z

    Rentokil eradicates wasteful driving habits Rentokil Initial introduced driver training to combat the rising cost of filling up.It is currently piloting courses, and employees are encouraged to adopt fuel-saving measures such as ensuring tyres are properly inflated and avoiding heavy braking.John Green, procurement director and fleet manager at the pest ...

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    Case study: Triodos Bank

    2008-09-01T00:00:01Z

    As befits a self-styled 'ethical bank', Triodos Bank's employees drive environmentally-friendly hybrid cars.Trey Sanders, an HR adviser for the Dutch-owned company, says: "Our small fleet is made up of hybrid cars and we promote alternative ways to get to work. Only eight people [out of 84 UK staff] have company ...

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    Case Study: EasyJet

    2008-08-21T09:57:59Z

    In 2006, EasyJet wanted to create a motivation scheme for its 5,500 employees that reinforced its business goals of keeping costs low, safety paramount, and customer service high.To achieve these aims, the airline introduced the Gem awards, which stands for "going the extra mile". Employees can nominate one another or ...

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    Case Study: Fujitsu Services

    2008-08-21T09:54:25Z

    Fujitsu Services is well equipped to motivate staff during the credit crunch, having introduced a new reward and recognition programme almost two years ago.The programme, which was introduced a few months after it was first piloted in 2006, aims to increase employees' understanding of the company's values. As it can ...

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    Wolters Kluwer harmonises pension schemes into one GPP

    2008-08-03T23:00:00Z

    Wolters Kluwer made its pension benefit more competitive by consolidating five separate schemes, resulting from a spate of acquisitions, into one group personal pension plan (GPP).The money the company saved on administration costs enabled it to increase its pensions contributions by an average of 2 percent for each employee who ...

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    Employer profile: Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education

    2008-08-03T23:00:00Z

    A novel approach to staff wellbeing has helped the Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education slash sickness absence, says Debbie LovewellFew people will ever encounter an employer that encourages them to drive a car while blindfolded, relying only on a colleague for directions. But for staff at the Grimsby ...