All articles by Jennifer Paterson – Page 27
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Mobile-based benefits communications on the rise
But the growing predominance of these types of working patterns means employers must be more creative how they communicate benefits to increasingly mobile workforces, for example using mobile-enabled technology and SMS text messaging.Alex Thurley-Ratcliff, innovation and business development at Shilling, said: “All the work we’re being asked to do is ...
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Mixed messages on 2014 pay landscape
However, the same report also found that just 7% of its 325 respondents intend to raise pay by more than RPI, while 39% intend to raise pay below RPI.The trend towards pay stagnation is also evident among very senior staff. Consultancy EY’s research Into the light: a look back on ...
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Case StudiesEast Coast Mainline keeps reward on track
It is in the process of being re-franchised but will have to wait until October to learn which bidder from a shortlist of interested parties has succeeded. The re-franchising process will be completed in February 2015.John Hayhurst, head of HR at East Coast Mainline, aims to keep the organisation’s benefits ...
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VIDEO: John Hayhurst: How to communicate benefits to a diverse workforce
Hayhurst says: “We are such a diverse workforce, spread over hundreds of miles, from the north of Scotland all the way down to London.”The biggest challenge is getting a consistent message and consistent reward and benefits packages that fit both Scottish employees, Yorkshire employees, etc.”East Coast Mainline revamped its voluntary ...
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Ford Retail promotes Sharon Ashcroft
She will be responsible for overseeing the organisation’s HR function, which includes pay and reward, learning and development, and health and safety.Ashcroft has worked at Ford Retail for eight years in a range of roles, including head of HR and HR manager.Her previous jobs include senior HR consultant at Coda ...
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Astellas Pharma appoints Julia Watts
She moves to the organisation from her role as compensation and benefits manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa at Hess Corporation.Previous interim roles include global remuneration manager at Tata Global Beverages, reward consultant at New Look and reward partner at Hays.Watts’ other roles include director and reward consultant at Alston ...
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Tui Travel appoints Robert Cross
His previous role was global head of reward at ESAB Holdings.Cross’s other roles in the industry include group reward manager at Northgate Information Solutions, reward manager at T-Mobile, and a reward consultant at Towers Watson, Mercer and Hay Group.
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ArticleInterview with Jonathan Sparham, head of HR operations at Novae Group
“You’re working as part of a team with someone that is a bit unpredictable,” he says. “You’ve got these obstacles to get past, and you always have to think about how you’re positioning yourself in terms of tackling these in the best way.“Employee populations are similar. You may think everything ...
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QinetiQ appoints Colin Woods
He previously held a range of interim roles, including compensation and benefits specialist at Novo Nordisk A/S, total reward subject matter expert at Ericsson and reward consultant at Proxima.Woods was also head of performance and reward at Southern Water for nearly a year, and reward and recognition leader at Tribal ...
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Article37% of benefits professionals have access to flexible benefits
The Employee Benefits Salary survey 2014, which questioned 361 people who are responsible for managing benefits and reward in UK organisations, also found that three-quarters (67%) have access to voluntary benefits.Tax-efficient perks are also offered to most respondents, particularly benefits offered via salary sacrifice arrangements.The most common tax-efficient benefits available ...
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Swiss Re extends incentives for energy efficiency
Swiss Re has extended its financial support for employees globally who reduce their personal carbon dioxide (CO2) footprint.Its COyou2 programme has been extended for a period of seven years, ending in 2020 in line with the reinsurer’s current climate strategy.The programme aims to raise awareness among Swiss Re employees about ...
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BBC's DB pension deficit rises to £2bn
The BBC’s defined benefit (DB) pension deficit has risen, from £1.1 billion in 2010 to £2 billion at its 2013 triennial valuation.To fund the deficit, the trustees have asked the BBC to increase the additional contributions it makes to the scheme.Over the next four years, the BBC’s deficit contributions will ...
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Friends Life updates auto-enrolment product
Friends Life has updated its pensions auto-enrolment product to meet the needs of organisations that are staging in 2014.The updated product aims to offer employers greater flexibility, choice and service options. Depending on their needs, employers will now be able to select from auto-enrolment services ranging from a basic qualifying ...
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Virgin Media partners Evans Cycles for charity support
Virgin Media has partnered Evans Cycles to support disability charity Scope.The media organisation has offered employees a bikes-for-work scheme provided by the cycling retailer as part of its voluntary benefits offering since 2011.Through the partnership, a percentage of Virgin Media’s employees’ initial bikes-for-work order has been donated to purchase a ...
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Extend your expertise with Employee Benefits Academy’s 2014 courses
The Employee Benefits Academy’s 2014 courses are open for registration.A joint venture between Employee Benefits magazine and Total Reward Academy, the Employee Benefits Academy provides expert, practical training in benefits and compensation management.The benefits courses for 2014 will take place on:7 – 11 July.20 – 24 October.These comprise:Day One – ...
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Royal Bank of Scotland appoints Carol Young
She previously spent nearly five years as pensions manager at Heineken UK, and almost 10 years as an investment consultant at Mercer.
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Costa Coffee appoints Jo Rackham
She has held various roles at the coffee chain’s parent company, Whitbread, since December 2000, including head of HR projects, head of central HR, head of reward and analysis, group reward manager, and HR processing and reward manager.Before joining Whitbread, Rackham was operational resourcing adviser at Beefeater Restaurant and Pub, ...
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Opinion
Online opinion only - Trevor Rutter: Feel, as well as hear, in benefits communication
I think it’s important to add that, as with all benefits communication, we must be careful not to fall into the trap of concentrating all our efforts on communicating the features of what is on offer.Yes, we all need to understand the facts: what we need to do and when. ...
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Article39% of HR professionals value own perks
The Employee Benefits Salary survey 2014, which questioned 361 people who are responsible for managing benefits and reward in UK organisations, found that 50% are only somewhat satisfied, while 15% are neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, 13% are somewhat dissatisfied and 3% are highly dissatisfied.However, more than one-third (39%) said they ...
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Employers plan benefits strategy changes in 2014
Nearly one in six (59%) respondents plan to change their benefits strategy in 2014, according to research by Edenred.Its Benefits insight: trends for benefits in 2014 research, which surveyed almost 100 HR and reward professionals, found that 69% plan to increase the number of benefits they offer in 2014.Nearly three-quarters ...