News – Page 54
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Mercer turns to Staffcare software for flex platform
Mercer has signed an agreement to use Staffcare employee benefits software to support its flexible benefits and total rewards administration business, replacing an existing deal with Vebnet.Tony Morgan, head of client management for Mercer's UK benefits outsourcing business, said: "We had previously signed a framework agreement with Vebnet, but we ...
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Buyer's guide to self-service systems (April 2009)
Self service HR is helping to reduce administration but must be controlled carefully, says Nicola SullivanWhat are self-service HR systems?Self-service HR systems allow both managers and employees access to a variety of electronic information and data relating to a variety of areas, including pay, holidays, expenses, performance and absence. Such ...
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Aviva improves reward provision
Insurance group Aviva has launched a benefits website, online total rewards statements and a recognition scheme ahead of the firm's rebranding in June. The firm will also move to a flexible benefits scheme to coincide with the rebrand.
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Law firm introduces HR self-service and better capital management reporting
Browne Jacobson has implemented a new human capital management system, allowing employees self-service access to a number of functions, including HR records and holiday requests.The Midlands-based law firm brought in the software, provided by COA Solutions, to store, update, access and process HR and payroll information more efficiently and accurately. ...
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Wrongly approved expense claims cost UK business £2bn
Wrongly approved staff expense claims are costing UK businesses an estimated £2bn according to research conducted by GlobalExpense.The 2009 GlobalExpense Employee Expenses Benchmark Report, highlighted that 11% of all claims should not be approved by managers because the items purchased are not covered by company policy.In addition the report estimated ...
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White & Case introduces new HR and payroll system
Law firm White & Case is to introduce a new HR and payroll system that will gather data on sickness absence, benefits spend and turnover, help to manage staff holidays, and improve the efficiency of processes relating to pay and expenses.The in-house system, provided by Sage HR and Payroll, will ...
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Heath Lambert launches off-the-peg benefits product
Heath Lambert has launched an off-the-peg total reward and benefits solution for employers.Its Benefits Box product offers a menu-style service that enables employers to select the type of benefits and level of cover they require for their staff at a fixed price.The service has been designed with small- to medium-sized ...
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Buyer's guide to flex admin systems (February 2009)
Reduced costs and improved technology means employers can now expect more from flexible benefits administration systems, says Tom WashingtonImplementing a flexible benefits plan can be a time-consuming and costly task for any employer. Behind every flex programme is its administration system - a cog in the machine that because of ...
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Delivering a successful international benefits strategy
An international benefits strategy requires clear objectives and a focus on common ground rather than on the differences between countries, says Peta HodgeOn paper, the idea of having an international benefits strategy, that delivers consistency to the perks offering of a multinational, seems simple. But when looking to put such ...
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What to consider when selecting a voluntary benefits provider
Cost, communications expertise and the provision of management information services are among the factors to be considered when choosing a voluntary benefits provider, says Nicola SullivanTo read the full Employee Benefits Voluntary Benefits and Salary Sacrifice 2008 supplement, Click hereMain article:Voluntary benefits schemes are often seen as the icing on ...
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Emap switches flexible benefits provider
Emap is switching its flexible benefits provider to improve HR efficiency and make the scheme more accessible for staff.The publisher will outsource its flex provision for 1,400 eligible employees to NorthgateArinso, which also administers its HR and payroll, from 1 January to give staff access to benefits and HR on ...
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TUI Travel completes first phase of its journey to benefits harmonisation
TUI Travel has completed the first phase of its move towards benefits harmonisation 12 months after it was created following a merger between First Choice Holidays and the tourist division of TUI, owner of Thomson Holidays.Harmonisation of the terms and conditions of the 19,000 employees in the company's UK and ...
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Norwich Union renews annuity and payment contract
Norwich Union has renewed its contract with Xafinity Paymaster to provide administration and payment services for the annuity part of its business for a further five-to-10 years.Norwich Union hopes to improve customer service by further integrating and automating its payment processes, as well as providing effective administration for an increasing ...
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Thomsons Online Benefits launches tool to monitor perks' spend
Thomsons Online Benefits has developed an online data collection service that helps employers monitor their spending on perks.The service, Dashboard, is exclusive to Thomsons Online Benefits' clients, and offers a clear idea of which perks are being used by staff. It is the latest product to be launched from the ...
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JLT Benefit Solutions to launch online benefits platform
JLT Benefits Solutions (JLT) is to launch an online benefits platform to provide employers web-based communication and benefits management.The online platform will deliver advice, as well as procurement and administration services. The technology will also be able to be licensed and implemented into employer organisations and product providers.Duncan Howarth, managing ...
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Buyers guide to Total reward statements
Total reward statements outline the value of financial benefits, as well as perks with a less tangible value, says Nicola SullivanTotal reward statements are documents which are used by employers to demonstrate the value of an employee’s total reward package in order to raise awareness of the value of the ...
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Saffery Champness launches online TRS and pensions calculator
Saffery Champness has moved its total reward statements online and launched a pensions calculator for its 340 employees.The accountancy firm wanted to reduce the amount of administration involved in distributing paper-based total reward statements and to give staff† the opportunity access details of their benefits package whenever they wanted.Nigel Boniface, ...
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Nestle implements governance software for four pension schemes
Nestle has implemented governance software for four of its pension schemes.The governance software, provided by eShare, will automatically produce risk registers and manage risk on an ongoing basis.The software will provide a central searchable base of information for trustees, and ensure that information for trustees' meetings becomes more transparent. It ...
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Morrisons improves accuracy of payroll process
Supermarket chain Morrisons is to roll out a computerised employee time and attendance system to its 375 UK stores.Using the new system, staff will use swipe cards and will optimise the firm's time-keeping processes over the store network. It will also assist the retailer's efforts to improve productivity and reduce ...
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Buyers Guide to Pensions administration
David Woods examines the options that employers have around pensions administration and the duties that should be coveredPensions administration is the business of managing the everyday workings of pensions schemes.It is the job of a pensions administrator to protect employees' records, make sure contributions are received on time and invested ...