All Company cars articles – Page 35
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Carlsberg takes the green road with car incentive plan
Carlsberg has cleaned up its fleet with greener cars and incentivised its employees to choose more environmentally-friendly vehicles.The drinks firm now offers fuel-efficient BMWs, emitting less than 140g of C02 per kilometre (km), to the 320 drivers in its employee car ownership and traditional company car programmes. From September, employees ...
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How to calculate the whole life cost of cars
Motivated by factors such as tax changes and the potential savings on offer, employers are increasingly moving towards calculating the whole life cost of vehicles within their fleet, says Laverne HadawayAs the economic downturn continues, knowing precisely how much items cost is more important than ever, both for employers and ...
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CIPD Reward Forum: Maximising tax breaks on company car plans
Speaking at the CIPD Reward Forum, Chris Bolan a consultant at Compass Reward Consulting advised employers to do a cost-benefit analysis on fuel for private use. “Fuel for private use is very tax inefficient,” he said, although many organisations still offer it.He is also seeing increasing numbers of employers considering ...
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Company car drivers are becoming more eco-friendly
When selecting a new company car, most employees will consider how environmentally friendly the vehicle is, according to new research published by Leasedrive Velo Group.The survey revealed that almost nine in 10 employees (87%) feel that the level CO2 emissions would influence the choice of their next company car.Of the ...
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Employers could face jail under new fleet safety laws.
Company directors and managers, including fleet operators, that turn a blind eye to occupational road risk management could find themselves being jailed for up to two years when the Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 comes into force on 16 January 2009.The legislation, which gained Royal Assent this month, amends ...
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Fleet drivers would rather travel solo
More than half of company car drivers would refuse to car share if they had choice, according to new research.The Masterlease survey, found that 55% of fleet drivers would refuse to car share if they could, and three quarters of those admitted that they would rather make up an excuse ...
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Interview with Donna Miller, European HR director at Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Donna Miller, European HR director at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, attributes her success to hard work, luck and having a comprehensive knowledge of the profession.Despite falling into HR “by complete accident”, Donna Miller cannot imagine being involved in any other career. As Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s European HR director, Miller has seen her role ...
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The future of traditional company car schemes
Tax changes may have made most company cars less attractive as a perk, but corporate manslaughter legislation has left employers in a quandary over alternative arrangements, says Nicola Sullivan.†Traditionally, employers have regarded company cars as one of the most valued perks they can offer, but changes in tax rules mean ...
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Buyer's Guide: Fleet Management
Looming green taxes, rising fuel costs and corporate responsibility legislation are all forcing employers to think more carefully about their fleet commitments, and providers to up their game, says Nic PatonIf fleet managers haven't done so already, they should circle 1 April 2009 in their diaries with a big fat ...
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Global banking and stock market crisis hits benefits
The global banking and stock market crisis has had significant fallout for pensions and other benefits.THE CRISIS hitting the financial services sector is not only set to result in a review of bonus structures in the City, but is also likely to hit defined benefit (DB) pension schemes and other ...
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General Motors suspends employee benefits in America
General Motors (GM) in America has reportedly suspended several of its employee benefits programmes in a bid to cut costs during the economic downturn affecting the industry.The car manufacturer said it is trying to eliminate 15% of the costs associated with its white-collar work force in the U.S. and Canada ...
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Managing a fleet fuel efficiently
Driving has become an expensive business. Record crude oil prices fuelled by demand from the growing economies of China and India, combined with tanker drivers' strikes and the effect of the economic slowdown have all contributed to rapidly-increasing petrol prices around the world.Over the last year the price of a ...
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Analysis
Has the role of the fleet manager changed?
The role of the fleet manager was once relatively straightforward. At its most basic level, the job often simply required an organised individual with a good knowledge of cars to source and supply staff with a company vehicle.Changing legislation, increasing cost pressures, and a greater onus on employers' duty of ...
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Case Studies
Case study: Whitbread reduces fuel consumption
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
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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Fleets review green policies to cut costs and carbon emissions
Employers are reviewing fleet policies to cut fuel use and carbon emissions. Fitzpatrick Contractors offered cash bonuses to encourage drivers to select cars with low CO2 emissions; it aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% over the next three years. McDonalds is trialing mileage-capture technology to identify, then educate, ...
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Company car fleets are going green to cut fuel costs
Changing the way company car drivers use their vehicles not only boosts a company's green credentials, but boosts the bottom line, reports Roger CarterBuilding a business case for cutting the carbon footprint of the fleet hasn't always been straightforward. It relies on the idea that corporate social responsibility eventually feeds ...
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Hitachi Capital to hold car safety day for staff
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions will carry out safety checks on their employees' company cars and private vehicles.The main purpose of the safety checking day, due to take place on 17 September, is to teach employees how to conduct simple checks and maintain the safety of their own vehicle. Staff will ...
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United Biscuits gives employees the chance to trial green vehicles
United Biscuits has given its drivers the chance to try out green vehicles in a bid to raise their awareness of fuel-efficient vehicles.The manufacturer of biscuits, including McVitie's, has loaned vehicles with low CO2 emissions to staff over a two-week period through Lloyds TSB Autolease's Green Trial Fleet service.The aim ...
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Case Studies
Case study: Triodos Bank
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 ...