All Employee Benefits Awards articles – Page 15
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Employee Benefits Awards 2010: Most effective use of a flexible benefits plan (Sponsored by Bluefin)
WinnerBG Group BG flexible benefitsThe judges were impressed with the innovative structure of the oil and gas firm's scheme around a share incentive plan (Sip). All eligible employees receive an allocation of shares through the Sip, which they can accept or decline as they wish during the annual flex enrolment ...
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Employee Benefits Awards 2010: Most effective benefits strategy in a public sector organisation
Winner Kent County Council Kent rewardsLike many public sector organisations, this entrant has a strong focus on increasing workforce diversity, so it was important that it offered a wide-ranging benefits package. Also, because not all staff are computer literate, it was important that any websites used were easy to navigate. ...
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Employee Benefits Awards 2010: Compensation and benefits professional of the year
WinnerColin Miller, reward manager, Kent County CouncilColin Miller has been highly rated for the work he has done at Kent County Council in recent years.The local authority has won several Employee Benefits Awards accolades during his tenure, notably the 2010 'Most effective benefits strategy in a public sector organisation' award ...
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Employee Benefits Awards 2010: Benefits team of the year
WinnerE.On:This entry from the large energy provider shows good practice can be simple, provided it is executed well and team members are prepared to put in the hard work at the front line.This is a team that is happy to roll up its sleeves and promote benefits directly to its ...
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Employee Benefits Awards 2010: Most effective pensions strategy
WinnerSantander UKThis financial services firm acquired Abbey in 2004 and inherited the challenge of different categories of staff having different levels of pension benefits from eight legacy schemes - four defined benefit (DB) and four defined contribution (DC).After setting up a common trust-based fund and investing £120m into it to ...
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Employee Benefits Awards 2010: Grand Prix
WinnerWhitbreadWhitbread was voted winner of the Grand Prix because of its strong performance in several categories in this year's awards. The company proved it has more than one string to its bow, winning the awards for 'Most effective motivation or incentive strategy', 'Communications strategy of the year for employers with ...
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Employee Benefits Awards 2010: The judging panel
DEBI O’DONOVAN editor, Employee Benefits is responsible for editorial across the magazine, online and events.DEBBIE LOVEWELL deputy editor, Employee Benefits oversees features and news in the magazine and the website.PAUL BISSELL head of reward, Cable & Wireless has 30 years’ experience in reward and benefits, and was previously head of ...
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Employee Benefits Awards 2010: Most effective use of financial education in the workplace (Sponsored by Wealth at Work)
WinnerCapital One (entered by Secondsight)Although this entrant focused purely on educating staff on pensions rather than broader financial matters, its phenomenal results won it this category.The financial firm's largely young, call centre-based workforce had a poor knowledge of pensions, so Capital One set out two key objectives: to educate employees ...
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Employee Benefits Awards: Don't miss gala lunch on 25 June
The Employee Benefits Awards 2010 have been inundated with inspiring entries, so make sure you have got a table booked for the gala lunch on 25 June to see all the winners announced.This year's awards attracted a large number of entries, with over 100 finalists in 21 categories. Leading employers ...
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Finalists announced for Employee Benefits Awards 2010
Boots UK, Centrica and Virgin Media are among the top employers that have been listed as finalists for the Employee Benefits Awards 2010.The winners will be presented with their prizes at a glittering awards ceremony which will take place on June 25 at the London Hilton on Park Lane.The award ...
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2010 Employee Benefits Awards judging is about to begin
The judging for the Employee Benefits Awards 2010 will take place during March and the finalists will be announced online in April.Remember to book your table for the Employee Benefits Awards before the early-bird discount offer runs out.For more information, visit: www.employeebenefitsawards.co.uk
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Employee Benefits Awards – book now
Do not forget to book a table for the Employee Benefits Awards, which will take place at Park Lane's London Hilton hotel on 25 June. This event has been so popular, it has sold out in previous years, so it is best to reserve your place as soon as possible.For ...
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Employee Benefits Awards raises £9,000 for Samaritans
Donations from employers and advisers entering the 2009 Employee Benefits Awards amounted to £9,000.Suki Dale, senior corporate fundraiser at Samaritans, said: “You've raised a fantastic £17,000 [over the past two years] and increased awareness of Samaritans service, particularly our Worklife training programme so, thanks again Debi, to you and your ...
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Royal Bank of Scotland win 'Most Effective International Benefits Strategy' at Employee Benefits Awards
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) have won “Most Effective International Benefits Strategy” at the Employee Benefits Awards 2009, for the global implementation of their flexible benefits plan “RBSelect”. †RBS, who were entered for the award by Thomsons Online Benefits, beat off stiff competition from HSBC and Baker Hughes to take ...
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Employee Benefits Awards 2009 winners announced
The winners of the Employee Benefits Awards 2009 were announced last Friday during a glittering lunch ceremony at the Park Lane Hilton Hotel.The capacity event, attended by more than 650 high-level industry professionals, saw trophies presented to the winners by leading Welsh comedian Rhodd Gilbert.Among the winning employers was Ladbrokes, ...
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Employee Benefits Awards 2009: Most effective use of a flexible benefits plan (Sponsored by Thomsons Online Benefits)
WinnerWhite & Case YouchooseThe judges were impressed with how the law firm went the extra mile to ensure it used its flexible benefits scheme to maximum effect. Since the scheme began in 2006, White & Case has sought employee feedback to identify how it can improve its offering, and has ...
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Employee Benefits Awards 2009: Most effective company car strategy
WinnerFujitsu Fujitsu Company Car SchemeThe judges liked Fujitsu’s holistic approach to fleet management. In 2008, the IT firm updated its company car strategy for its 6,600-plus drivers. Its aims were: to optimise whole-life cost savings through formula-controlled lease agreements giving total cost transparency; to expand the choice of makes available ...
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Employee Benefits Awards 2009: Most effective benefits strategy for working parents and carers (Sponsored by kidsunlimited)
WinnerCentrica Work:wise – Achieving the BalanceProject Martini (later renamed Work:wise) was launched to offer staff, irrespective of grade or statutory requirements, greater control over their work-life balance, while using office space more efficiently. The project’s original name aimed to promote a shift in thinking to “anytime, anyplace, anywhere” working. Also, ...
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Employee Benefits Awards 2009: Most effective all-employee share scheme strategy (Sponsored by RBC Corporate Employee & Executive Services)
WinnerLloyds Banking Group Lloyds TSB Group Sharesave SchemeThe judges praised Lloyds TSB Group for seizing the opportunity to take advantage of revised sharesave bonus rates issued by HM Treasury in September 2008 to make a one-off special offer to employees at a considerably lower, more attractive option price. The bank ...
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Employee Benefits Awards 2009: Most effective use of reward as part of a CSR strategy
WinnerAviva Helping You Make a DifferenceThe judges awarded this entrant top prize because of the simplicity of its wide range of strategies, its back-to-basics approach and the way it practises what it preaches. The insurance giant puts an emphasis on treating people as individuals, and the benefits and rewards aspect ...