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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: A chance for the profession to Connect
Earlier this week, hundreds of senior benefits and HR professionals attended the eighth Employee Benefits Connect, held at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London.The event focused on helping employers prepare for the future, while the underlying theme of the day was, of course, about encouraging people to connect, whether with other ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Knowing the business case for benefits will help gain approval
Employee Benefits Connect 2019: When building a benefits business case, being able to explain the reasoning behind an initiative's introduction is the most important factor, according to Jonathan West (pictured), client development director at Let’s Connect, a Personal Group company.Addressing delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2019 on Wednesday 27 February, ...
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ArticleOnly one day left until Employee Benefits Connect 2019
Employee Benefits Connect 2019, the one-day conference and exhibition for in-house senior HR, benefits and reward professionals, is taking place tomorrow (Wednesday 27 February 2019) at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.Delegates will be able to gain insights on and discuss leading trends in benefits and reward, thanks to an extensive ...
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ArticleColliers International appoints Ings
Global real estate and investment management organisation Colliers International has appointed Lydia Ings as its new HR director.Ings, who has tackled both strategic and operational HR projects, has experience in talent acquisition, graduate development, training and career development, HR operations and business partnering.Previously, Ings worked as head of talent acquisition ...
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ArticleAdmiral Group, EY and Halfords among Best Big Companies to Work for in 2019
Accenture, Admiral Group (pictured), Deloitte, EY, Halfords and Lookers are among the organisations recognised in the Sunday Times’ 25 Best Big Companies to Work for 2019 list.The Sunday Times’ Best Companies lists are based on the results of anonymous, 70-question employee engagement surveys, designed to allow employees to comment on ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Learn to make the business case for benefits at Employee Benefits Connect
EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan West (pictured), client development director at Let's Connect, will be discussing how to gain leadership buy-in, create an appealing benefits package and ensure engagement at Employee Benefits Connect 2019.West's presentation, titled 'Building the business case for better benefits', will form part of the technology conference stream on Wednesday ...
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ArticleSheffield Forgemasters International promotes Allchin
Engineering organisation Sheffield Forgemasters International has promoted Gemma Allchin to HR director.In her new role, Allchin, who originally joined Sheffield Forgemasters International nine years ago, will focus on delivering a cohesive HR strategy for the organisation's 680 staff; this will be designed to tie in with its five-year business plan.During ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 14-20 February 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 14 and 20 February 2019 were: Heal's boosts wellbeing with puppy love on Valentine's DayThree-fifths cite having more than 28 days of annual leave as an important benefitLegal action continues against Morrisons in equal pay caseLeonardo launches roadshows and employee networks ...
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ArticleBlackhawk Network acquires Gift Voucher Shop
Global financial technology organisation Blackhawk Network has acquired gifting and reward business Gift Voucher Shop (GVS), the founding firm of the One4All umbrella brand and An Post subsidiary.The acquisition aims to strengthen Blackhawk Network’s position in the digital gift card market, as well as supporting the continued growth of GVS ...
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ArticleThree-fifths cite having more than 28 days of annual leave as an important benefit
Approximately three-fifths (59%) of employees state that having more than 28 days of annual leave within their benefits package is important; however, only 36% of employers offer this, according to research by recruitment organisation Hays.The Hays salary and recruiting trends 2019 guide, which surveyed 7,820 employers and 14,889 employees, also ...
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ArticleA fifth of job hunters feel benefits and perks make offers more attractive
Nearly a fifth (19%) of respondents who are looking for new employment believe that benefits and workplace perks make job offers more attractive, according to research by CV Library.The online job site's survey of 1,200 prospective employees and 300 employers also found that 21% of organisations agree that benefits and ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 6-13 February 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 6 and 13 February 2019 were: Hush Hush seeks luxury product tester to review £47m superyachtsGlasgow City Council ratifies £548m worth of payments for equal pay compensationAccounts manager fined £5,000 for auto-enrolment non-complianceBright Horizons acquires My Family CareTSB reports a 31% ...
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ArticleBureau Veritas promotes White
Global health and safety organisation Bureau Veritas has promoted Katie White from head of centres of expertise for Northwest Europe to HR director.In her new role, White will be responsible for ensuring that HR effectively supports wider business objectives, using a people-first approach.Her main focus will centre around developing management ...
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ArticleOpenwork appoints Morris
UK-based financial advice network Openwork has appointed Carrie Morris as chief people officer.In her new role, Morris, who has worked in HR for 30 years, will be responsible for all staff-related activity.Morris has worked across a range of different sized organisations, in sectors such as telecoms, manufacturing, music and IT.Previously, ...
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ArticleHush Hush seeks luxury product tester to review £47m superyachts
Something for the weekend: London-based luxury goods marketplace Hush Hush is hiring for a luxury product tester to review opulent items such as a £47 million superyacht.Applicants with an eye for the finer things in life will love the gold-plated opportunities this unique job offers. Not only will the chosen ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read stories: 31 January-6 February 2019
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 31 January and 6 February 2019 were: Harrods, QVC and Travis Perkins recognised as 2019's top employersCourt of Appeal upholds that Asda store and distribution staff are comparableHermes offers 15,000 self-employed couriers holiday pay and guaranteed ratesAlmost two-fifths of working parents ...
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ArticleBroadstone Group acquires CS Financial Solutions
UK-based employee benefits and pensions consultancy Broadstone Group has acquired specialist employee benefits consulting firm CS Financial Solutions (CSFS), including its CS Trustees arm.The acquisition enables Broadstone Group, which also operates an independent trustee business, to strengthen and extend its current offering in the employee benefits consulting sector to support ...
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ArticleTwo-thirds of employers find that offering diverse benefits is a major challenge
Two-thirds (66%) of employers find that providing benefits that suit the needs of a diverse workforce is a major challenge, according to research by global insurance brokerage, risk management and consultancy firm Gallagher.Its Benefits strategy and benchmarking survey, which polled 172 UK employers, also found that 45% of HR professionals ...
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ArticleHarrods, QVC and Travis Perkins recognised as 2019's top employers
Image credit: LumosiaLuxury retailer Harrods, energy supply organisation Ovo Energy, retailer QVC, financial business Santander and building and construction supplier Travis Perkins are among the 90 organisations that have been certified as 2019's top employers in the UK by independent HR certification organisation the Top Employers Institute.To gain certification, organisations ...
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ArticleChief executive offers £40,000 to jet fashion designer around the world
Something for the weekend: A UK-based chief executive officer is offering a lucrative £40,000 pay slip, 28 days of annual leave and full sick pay in order to hire an experienced fashion designer to travel the world with her for the next 12 months.The job, posted on online fashion manufacturing ...