All articles by Jennifer Paterson – Page 36

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    Use of self-service HR and payroll on the rise

    2013-11-21T09:30:00Z

    A quarter of respondents intend to introduce self-service HR and payroll in the next two years, according to research by MidlandHR.Its research, Self-service e-evolution: HR and payroll, which surveyed 200 HR and payroll managers from UK organisations with more than 500 employees, found that almost two-thirds (61%) of respondents that ...

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    DP World appoints Justine Brown

    2013-11-21T05:55:00Z

    DP World has appointed Justine Brown HR director for Europe and Russia.She joins from John Laing Integrated Services, where she has been HR director for more than three years. She has also been HR director, primary care at Care UK.Previously, Brown spent more than 13 years at Taylor Woodrow, where ...

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    Flex more popular among large employers

    2013-11-20T12:06:00Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Flexible benefits schemes are more popular among larger employers, according to research by Aon Hewitt.Its Employee benefits and trends survey 2013, which Employee Benefits published a section of exclusively in September, questioned nearly 350 UK HR and benefits professionals.It found that 44% of respondents with more than 500 employees ...

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    TPR launches auto-enrolment compliance for recruiters

    2013-11-20T12:05:00Z

    The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has carried out a series of fact-finding visits to recruitment organisations to ensure they are prepared for auto-enrolment.The visits, which TPR is making to a range of sectors, are to prevent and tackle possible breaches, ensure compliance, learn lessons and share good practice among the industry.The ...

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    USS acquires stake in NATS

    2013-11-20T12:04:00Z

    The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is to acquire a 49.9% non-controlling stake in The Airline Group, which is a 41.9% shareholder in National Air Traffic Services (NATS).The transaction was arranged by USS Investment Management (USSIM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the university pension fund and its principal investment manager and advisor, ...

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    Vebnet partners Nuffield Health to offer access to private GPs

    2013-11-20T12:04:00Z

    Vebnet has partnered Nuffield Health to allow its employer clients to offer their employees access to the healthcare provider’s private GP service.The partnership, which is exclusive to Vebnet until 1 May 2014, includes:A 15-minute consultation within 24 hours of the initial request.Private referrals to consultants and specialists, either through private ...

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    Norton Rose Fulbright hosts wellbeing event

    2013-11-19T12:00:00Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Norton Rose Fulbright has hosted a wellbeing event as the first phase of a holistic health and wellbeing strategy.The event, which was held on 7 and 8 November to coincide with National Stress Awareness Day on 6 November, included a healthcare benefits fair and a range of seminars for ...

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    Government publishes update on employee ownership

    2013-11-19T11:30:00Z

    The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has published an update on employee ownership, one year after the government’s response to The Nuttall review on employee ownership.The update, The Nuttall review of employee ownership: one year on report, said that progress has been made against all 28 of the review’s ...

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    NAPF publishes guidance on remuneration policies

    2013-11-19T11:15:00Z

    The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has published its latest Corporate governance policy and voting guidelines.The guidance includes:New remuneration principles against which investors can judge an organisation’s pay policy and its appropriateness for that organisation.More robust expectations for corporate accountability.Greater emphasis on corporate reporting of extra-financial factors, including risks ...

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    Paper published on global tax and social security

    2013-11-19T10:30:00Z

    HR data and systems provider, ECA International, has published a free paper on tax and social security liabilities for both employers and employees around the world.The paper, Global perspectives – tax and social security, looks at developments in government policy across the globe in 2013 through guides and associated commentaries.The ...

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    Pg 16-17 Interactive – The month in numbers

    2013-11-18T14:38:00Z

    0.75% – Cap the government has proposed on pension charges for default funds (see Update on workplace pension charges)£200 – The amount NCFE employees receive each year to spend on their own personal development and training (see NCFE focuses on flexibility in benefits package)25,000 – The number of employers that ...

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    Hymans Robertson on Employee Benefits win high

    2013-11-18T11:30:00Z

    Steve Moore (pictured), HR manager at Hymans Robertson, explains what it means to be recognised with two Employee Benefits awards.The organisation won ‘Best flexible benefits plan – smaller employer’ and ‘Best workplace savings benefits’ at the Employee Benefits Awards 2013.What has winning an Employee Benefits award meant to you?This is ...

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    Britvic recognised for employee engagement

    2013-11-18T11:15:00Z

    Britvic Soft Drinks has been recognised for its employee engagement excellence with the Good Employer Award at the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards.The awards celebrate organisations across the food and drink industry that make an extra effort to create a positive working environment for employees.Britvic was recognised for its ...

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    Employers must promote better staff healthcare

    2013-11-18T10:45:00Z

    The majority (96%) of respondents believe it is appropriate for employers to promote better health to their staff, according to research by Jelf Employee Benefits.Its research found that 93% believe that positive health interventions can influence individual and organisational performance.It also found that 62% of respondents do not believe current ...

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    Buck Consultants and Wragge & Co launch auto-enrolment initiative

    2013-11-18T10:30:00Z

    Buck Consultants and Wragge and Co have launched a joint initiative to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fulfill their auto-enrolment obligations.The initiative includes:A free online questionnaire designed to capture key information.A face-to-face consultation with pensions and legal experts who will review questionnaire responses and guide organisations through a comprehensive ...

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    Pg 13 – Events – The Employee Benefits Awards 2014 categories

    2013-11-15T15:57:00Z

    Best staff travel policyBest healthcare and wellbeing benefits – small employerBest healthcare and wellbeing benefits – large employerBest stress managementBest pensions auto-enrolment strategyBest pensions communicationsBest DC pension default investmentsBest financial education strategyMost motivational benefitsBest flexible benefits planBest voluntary benefitsBest employee share schemesBest international or expatriate benefitsBest benefits communications – small ...

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    City and Guilds hosts wellbeing day for staff

    2013-11-15T11:45:00Z

    EXCLUSIVE: City and Guilds has hosted a day of massages and manicures for staff.The organisation, which provides vocational qualifications, invited students from the London School of Beauty Therapy to come into the office to provide the services to its employees.Chris Coyne, head of reward and HR services at City and ...

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    Greenery UK hires DB pension administrator

    2013-11-15T11:30:00Z

    Food distributor, Greenery UK, has appointed Capita Employee Benefits to provide actuarial and administration services for its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme.The services, which are part of a three-year contract, went live on 1 October.John Priest, trustee of the pension scheme, said: “We saw [Capita] as a trusted partner and ...

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    Stress is barrier to staff productivity

    2013-11-15T10:15:00Z

    Three-quarters (75%) of London respondents said stress is a significant barrier to productivity in their job, according to research by Canada Life Group.Its research, which surveyed 763 UK employees, found that only 22% London respondents said stress has never been a problem for their productivity, compared to 27% of national ...

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    Award fosters pride at Hewlett-Packard

    2013-11-14T11:15:00Z

    Lorna MacMillan (pictured), former total rewards manager, UK and Ireland at Hewlett-Packard (HP), explains what it means to be recognised with an Employee Benefits award.The technology organisation won ‘Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits’ at the Employee Benefits Awards 2013. It was chosen for its education-based campaigns and screening initiatives in ...