All Global reward articles – Page 5
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Case StudiesFreepik takes flexible approach to supporting working parents in Spain
European technology firm Freepik, which specialises in producing and distributing graphic and audio-visual resources, offers all of its employees with dependent children total flexibility with their time to balance childcare responsibilities with their work.The firm, which has 568 employees located across Spain, UK, Denmark and Colombia, reviews this on a ...
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AnalysisWhat can the UK learn from childcare policies around the world?
Childcare in other developed nations is typically subsidised and invested in by governments to a greater extent than it is in the UK.Looking at childcare provision in other countries, greater investment from government can bring down overall costs for employers to offer working parents more support.Some UK organisations have taken ...
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ArticleLPA appoints global head of human resources
Financial markets software and advisory firm LPA has hired Katrin Becker-Oligmueller (pictured) as global head of human resources to help drive its people agenda and advance its talent strategy.Based in the business' headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, Becker-Oligmueller will be responsible for leading its global HR function, including hiring, retaining, training ...
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ArticleIveco Group introduces global reward platform
Credit: Bjoern Wylezich / Shutterstock.comAutomotive business Iveco Group has launched a global benefits, total reward and communication platform for its workforce spread across 27 countries.Through its partnership with Benify, Iveco Group staff can now access their benefits through an app at any point, while the business can also use the ...
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ArticleKinly appoints global people director
audio-visual integration and collaboration services provider Kinly has promoted Katy Thorpe (pictured) to the role of global people director.Thorpe has been HR director for the UK region for the past three years, and will develop and execute plans that benefit staff across the globe, including new offices in Germany and ...
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ArticleEpiroc enhances paid parental leave globally
Credit: Michael715 / Shutterstock.comEpiroc, a Swedish productivity and sustainability firm for the mining and infrastructure industries, has given its 17,000 global employees a minimum of 12 weeks of paid parental leave.The parental leave policy, called ‘When life transforms’, applies to all new mothers and fathers, including same-sex, surrogate, and adoptive ...
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ArticleEuropa Worldwide Group names new head of HR and recruitment
Logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has promoted Vanita Dass-Puri (pictured, left) to the role of head of HR and recruitment following the combination of its internal human resources and recruitment teams to support international expansion.With more than five years of experience at Europa and 15 years overall, Dass-Puri will lead ...
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ArticleBrunswick Group names new chief people officer
Critical issues advisory firm Brunswick Group has appointed Meaghan Ramsey (pictured) as chief people officer, effective immediately.Stepping back from her current role as UK managing partner and co-head of the London office, which she has been in since January 2021, Ramsey will lead the firm’s people function globally, overseeing all ...
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Supplier articleLet’s Get Creative for Global Recycling Day 2023
Author: Ellie PinderGlobal Recycling Day lands on March 18th. This day serves as a reminder to refresh your sustainability initiatives and ensure your offices are climate-friendly.Business waste accounts for 25% of all waste in the UK, so it's essential to recycle wherever possible and reduce harmful environmental impact (1). This ...
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ArticleDomestic and General appoints chief people officer
Appliance care specialist firm Domestic and General has appointed Anna Capitanio (pictured) as chief people officer as of March.Capitanio, who also joined the leadership team, took over from Jenny Hillyer, who held the position of interim chief people officer.Capitanio has more than two decades of experience across sectors including pharmaceuticals, ...
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ArticleHowden UK and Ireland hires first HR director
International insurance broker Howden UK and Ireland has appointed Tim Hopgood to the newly created role of HR director to reflect and drive its growth strategy, as well as talent retention and attraction.Hopgood has more than 20 years of experience in HR, and will report to Carl Shuker, chief executive ...
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ArticleBBC names chief people officer
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has recruited Uzair Qadeer (pictured) as its new chief people officer as of the end of February.Qadeer will sit on the BBC executive committee, the operations committee, and be a key advisor to the board remuneration committee. He was recruited to oversee all global human ...
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ArticleCouchbase names chief people officer
Cloud database platform business Couchbase has named Fidelma Butler (pictured) as chief people officer.Butler will lead a global team, responsible for business partnering and operations, talent acquisition, employee experience and engagement, total reward, the workplace, and executing the talent strategy for the organisation's future.Butler was most recently vice president of ...
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ArticleS-RM names new equality, diversity and inclusion lead
Global intelligence and cyber security consultancy S-RM has appointment of Maria Petnga-Wallace (pictured) as equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) lead.Petnga-Wallace will further develop and implement EDI policies, procedures and guidelines to challenge the executive committee to put equality, diversity and inclusion at the forefront of its agenda.Petnga-Wallace has more than ...
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ArticleMatillion hires first chief people officer
Data productivity business Matillion has appointed Tamar Elan (pictured) as its inaugural chief people officer.According to the employer, Elan has extensive experience building and scaling global teams while maintaining culture at organisations ranging from early-stage start-ups to public businesses.Prior to joining, she was the executive vice president of people at ...
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ArticleFNZ recruits group chief people officer
Global wealth management platform FNZ has appointed Renata Mrazova (pictured) as group chief people officer, based in Prague.Mrazova will be part of the global leadership team and will focus on developing FNZ’s long-term people strategy, ensuring that it continues to build the structure, talent and capabilities needed.She was previously group ...
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ArticleForbes promotes Ali Intres to chief human resources officer
Global media business Forbes has promoted Ali Intres (pictured) to the position of chief human resources officer, reporting to chief executive officer Mike Federle.Intres will lead the firm’s HR organisation globally, encompassing recruitment, training and development, benefits administration, HR systems, culture and inclusion, and more.She joined Forbes as senior vice ...
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ArticleProcter and Gamble hires chief human resources officer
Procter and Gamble has named Bala Purushothaman (pictured) as chief human resources officer effective 1 January 2023.He succeeded Tracey Grabowski, who retired at the end of the year after a career spanning more than 33 years.Purushothaman will be responsible for developing and leading Procter and Gamble's people and organisation strategy ...
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ArticleRiviera Partners names chief people officer
Riviera Partners,?an executive search firm for engineering, product, and?design roles, has appointed Decio Mendes (pictured) as its new chief people officer.Mendes will lead Riviera’s people and culture strategy in the form of organisational development, talent management and training, and global employee experience.He joined from FLYN, a corporate development firm that ...
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ArticleNorton Rose Fulbright names chief people officer for EMEA
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed Kate Evans (pictured) as chief people officer for the Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) region.Evans will work with the EMEA management team, the broader partnership and business services leaders to enhance employee engagement, talent retention and career development, and bring about ...