All articles by System Administrator – Page 25
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Human spirit the key to performance
Reward and employee engagement must be the focus for HR professionals in the future, says IES' Duncan BrownRichard Pascale's book Managing on the Edge profiles the ever-faster rise and fall of management fads over the past 50 years, illustrating the futile search for quick solutions to improve company performance through ...
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The Future: from thought leaders: So who will go that extra mile?
This article is brought to you by HewittEmployee research will yield invaluable data on levels of engagement, says Jenny Merry, head of UK Engagement Practice, Hewitt AssociatesEngaged employees are a key ingredient in the success of organisations at any time. During the recession, they are vital. So how can we ...
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The Future: from thought leaders: Healthy Competition will be crucial
Good healthcare perks are becoming increasingly important, says IPC Media's Ashley BestwickI was rooting through my cupboard the other day in search of something important that I was beginning to worry I may have filed under "B" for bin, when I found an old book I had kept during the ...
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The Future: from thought leaders: Wellness in the workplace: prevention is better than cure
Healthy-lifestyle benefits can cut the cost of sickness absence, says Dr Doug Wright, head of clinical governance, Norwich Union HealthcareWhether you are reading a newspaper, listening to the radio or watching television, you can almost guarantee the topic of health and wellness will come up. This is not surprising considering ...
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Confessions of a benefits manager: Communication crisis
When Big Bad Boss has a sudden urge for cross-functional communication, his team is faced with weekly meetings and the ordeal of listening to reports on subjects nobody cares about, says CandidI think Big Bad Boss has been reading one of those airport books over the holidays. You know, the ...
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Richard Marsh, head of employer responsiveness at the Learning and Skills Council: Training must be focused on business objectives
When times are tough, all companies have to take a close look at their employee reward packages. It is essential to gain the best possible outcome from your reward package in improving staff motivation and business performance. A strong emphasis on training that really delivers is a step in the ...
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Tribal drums up sharesave
TRIBAL GROUP has doubled staff participation in its sharesave scheme by adding two new saving period options.The company added five- and seven-year saving period options to the existing three-year option on the all-employee share scheme it launched in December last year. Of the consultancy firm’s 2,000 eligible employees, 12% have ...
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Euan Hutchinson leaves Hewlett-Packard
Euan Hutchinson is leaving his position as EMEA rewards director at technology company Hewlett-Packard because of an organisational restructure that followed the firm's acquisition of Electronic Data Systems Corporation (EDS). Robert Gerdes from EDS will replace Hutchinson, who leaves at the end of January after eight and a half years ...
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Retirement Education Services go online
A new online retirement planning service has been developed by Retirement Education Services.Employers buy an annual licence that allows employees access to its website, which contains four hours' worth of retirement seminars.Employees can log on and learn at their own pace, selecting from sessions on finance, pensions, grandchildren, taxation and ...
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Tesco's Giles Nicholson takes on reward in China
Tesco international reward manager Giles Nicholson has taken on managing reward in China, Thailand, Slovakia and the Czech Republic from Michael Poulten, who has become head of talent. This adds to Nicholson's existing responsibilities. He joined Tesco in March from Deloitte, where he advised clients on reward and share schemes.
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De Poel moves temp benefits plan online
De Poel, a consultancy that buys labour on behalf of employers, is to move its voluntary benefits product for temporary workers online.From this month, workers are able to sign up to the scheme online, when they will be issued with a user name and password. They will then be able ...
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Case Studies
Case Study: PricewaterhouseCoopers' expatriate healthcare benefits
At any one time, global business services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has about 3,500 expat employees working in countries all over the world. Most are based in the UK, the US, Australia and Canada, but growing numbers are venturing into the emerging markets of Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and ...
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Ascott returns to Enrich
Claire Ascott has returned to Enrich as manager of its healthcare advisers division. She rejoins the team from Norwich Union Healthcare, where she was a national account manager. Ascott said she was excited to be back at Enrich, having worked there when it was known as Gissings Advisory Services. In ...
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International Supplement 2009
Interview with Narinder Kaur, director of HR at Lee CooperDelivering a successful international benefits strategyHow to ensure adequate healthcare cover for expats in emerging marketsHow the UK can learn lessons from new international pension modelsGet clued up in the world of international benefits. Discover how to deliver a successful international ...
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Malmaison sees increased benefits uptake from Dual Language Web Video communications
Wednesday 7th January 2009Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin, the boutique hotels group, has seen a 60% increase in benefits engagement since the introduction of new web videos which explain their online benefits system in English and Polish.The three videos, produced by Malmaison’s consultants at Asperity Employee Benefits showcase the MalHDV ...
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At last - Childcare Vouchers are as simple as child's play
It's hardly surprising that working parents prefer employers with Childcare Voucher schemes.Click here to find out what's in it for you and your employees.
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Childcare Vouchers - an employer's guide
Whether you are already offering Childcare Vouchers, or thinking about implementing a scheme, Click here for an employer's guide.
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Case Studies
Case Study: Northgate Information Solutions
Northgate Information Solutions has added a range of ethical products to its benefits package, selecting providers according to their corporate social responsibility credentials.It offers staff a range of ethical voluntary benefits including carbon offsetting, payroll and charitable giving, and the option to take time off to take part in local ...
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Case study: Mills & Reeve:
Law firm Mills & Reeve has gone through the selection process for a voluntary benefits provider on more than one occasion.In 2007, the law firm set up a new voluntary benefits scheme after switching providers to avoid additional costs. It had pulled its scheme with Bringme after the provider decided ...
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Case Study : Canon
Camera manufacturer Canon has targeted its voluntary benefits offering at helping the company to click with new recruits.The firm offers a slew of voluntary perks, including private healthcare, childcare vouchers, gym membership and holiday discounts.Caroline Price, HR director, UK and Ireland, says: ""Voluntary benefits add value to a recruitment package. ...