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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 13 and 19 October 2016 were: Employee Benefits Live 2016 speaker slidesTesco staff to take legal action over reduced payEmployment tribunal rules on comparability of roles in Asda equal pay case53% would prefer flexible-working arrangements to a pay riseAdmiral introduces home-moving ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Live 2016 speaker slides
Where speakers have given approval, we have uploaded the slides for the keynote and conference sessions at Employee Benefits Live 2016, which took place on 11-12 October 2016 at Olympia, National.Thank you very much to all of the speakers for sharing their ideas, experiences and insights.Keynote speakers:K1: Revealed: the secrets ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 6 and 12 October 2016 were: British Gas Court of Appeal decision confirms inclusion of commission in holiday payEXCLUSIVE: Central government to launch online benefits platformFollow the action at Employee Benefits Live 2016Government to develop single body for pensions and debt ...
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ArticleFollow the action at Employee Benefits Live 2016
Employee Benefits Live, Europe’s largest employee reward and benefit event, returns for its 18th year on 11 and 12 October 2016 at Olympia National, London.Delegates will be able to attend sessions spanning six conference streams on each day of the event, such as workplace pensions, workplace equality and diversity, global ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: BDO to present benefits overview at Employee Benefits Live
Accountancy and business advisory organisation BDO will discuss the basic principles around employee benefits programmes at Employee Benefits Live 2016.Debbie Thomson (pictured), head of HR operations at BDO Services, will present the session Back to benefits basics, alongside Dominic Cole-Morgan, group reward and employee policy director at Standard Life, on ...
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ArticleIs there a place for personalisation in a benefits strategy?
Need to know:The definition of personalisation has changed and is now data driven.The personalisation of benefits helps to empower employees to perform at their best at work.Challenges to the increasing use of personalised benefits packages include many employers' desire for standardised benefits systems, particularly in large, multi-national organisations.The initial personalisation ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Countrywide to discuss cost-efficient benefits strategies at Employee Benefits Live
EXCLUSIVE: Countrywide will discuss how to structure and implement a cost-efficient benefits strategy at Employee Benefits Live 2016.Neil Goodwin (pictured), head of reward, human resources, at Countrywide, will present the session on cost-efficient benefits strategies as part of the benefits on a budget conference stream on Wednesday 12 October 2016.During ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 22 and 29 September 2016 were: 80% do not take time off for stress-related illnessesBMW consults on closure of final salary pension schemes to future accrualBenchmark your organisation's pensions strategyIs augmented reality climbing the next team-building challenge?EXCLUSIVE: Pinsent Masons to discuss ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to total reward statements 2016
The facts:What is a total reward statement?It is a document outlining the full value of the benefits package an employee receives, including salary, pension and shares. It can also include data about non-financial benefits, such as health and wellbeing and workplace training.Where can employers get more information?See the Employee Benefits ...
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ArticleThe month in numbers: July-August 2016
A look at some of the facts and figures relating to employee benefits in July and August 2016:65% of employee respondents say that access to back-up care has allowed them to work on a day they otherwise would not have been able to (Source: Bright Horizons) bit.ly/2a2Tq5z30% feel unsure about ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: June-August 2016
The top 10 most-read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 21 June and 7 August 2016 were: EU referendum ‘leave’ vote expected to impact workplace benefitsThe vote to leave the European Union could have an impact on employment law and workplace benefits, such as pensions and share schemes. bit.ly/28YcpNR2. EXCLUSIVE: Royal Mail ...
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ArticleAirey moves to William Hill
Ed Airey has moved to global betting and gaming organisation William Hill as group reward director.Airey joins from insurance organisation RSA, where he was UK head of reward.He also has previous experience at the BBC, Deloitte, Philips, and RWE Npower.
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ArticleFairweather takes on reward at Ovo Energy
Jo Fairweather is now reward manager at Ovo Energy. This is a new position and the organisation’s first reward role. Fairweather will be solely responsible for its full reward and benefit agenda.Previously, Fairweather worked at Marks and Spencer, moving from HR manager, to senior people policy specialist, to reward manager.
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ArticlePriory Group appoints head of reward
Behavioural care provider Priory Group has appointed Natalie Cowell head of reward.Her previous roles include reward manager at Spirit Pub Company, reward consultant at E.On, and reward analyst at Experian.In her past roles, she has helped implement reward strategies, as well as support reward and pension departments.
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ArticleNHBC appoints Johnson
National House Building Council (NHBC) has appointed Louise Johnson reward consultant. In this role, Johnson will support the selection, management and communication of benefits, as well as tackle HR and reward review projects.Previously, Johnson worked as HR associate at German pharmaceutical organisation Grünenthal.
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ArticleCarlin moves to Daniel Thwaites
Hospitality organisation Daniel Thwaites has appointed Joanne Carlin director of people and development. Carlin was previously at Pirelli, where she was HR director UK. Her other prior experience includes HR roles at Honeywell, John West Foods, MW Brands, and Nutricia.
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ArticleRoberts moves to Zaha Hadid Architects
Caroline Roberts has joined Zaha Hadid Architects as global head of people and talent. In this role, Roberts is responsible for leading people provision and strategy, including developing HR policies and approaches to help staff flourish. Previously, Roberts was based at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators as director of HR ...
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5: briefing: Employee Benefits Live 2016 creates benefits buzz
Benefits, reward and human resources professionals gathered at Olympia National, London, on Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 October for Employee Benefits Live 2016.Diarmuid Russell, vice president of international at Glassdoor, delivered this year's opening keynote address, highlighting how employers can build their brand by embracing the opportunities that social sharing ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 15 and 21 September 2016 were: EXCLUSIVE: Hachette UK introduces financial education workshops for under 30sOngoing legal cases could impact employers' pay and benefits strategiesGovernment officials reward journalists with pizza and vodkaOld Mutual launches financial education programme for staffGovernment launches inquiry ...
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ArticleSingapore is the top destination for expatriates
Singapore is the best overall destination for expatriates, according to research by HSBC.Its 2016 Expat explorer report, which surveyed 26,871 expatriates in 45 host countries, also found that 62% of respondents who move to Singapore experience an increase in earnings.The research also found:67% of respondents receive benefits as part of ...