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CAA takes first steps to flex
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is launching paper total reward statements (TRS) and a voluntary benefits scheme this summer as the first step towards rolling out flexible benefits in the longer term.The CAA plans to send out the statements after its annual pension statements have been distributed in an effort ...
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White & Case looks to revamp flex plan
Law firm White & Case is planning to introduce carbon offsetting and mole screening as part of efforts to revamp its flexible benefits scheme.If the plans are approved by the firm's executive committee, its London-based employees, which number more than 600, will have access to a skin screening service provided ...
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Regulation changes for debt of DB members
Changes to the Employer Debt Regulations will give employers greater flexibility when dealing with the debt that arises when they cease to employ active members in a defined benefit pension scheme. The changes to the existing employer debt regime, which are due to come into effect on 6 April, should ...
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Hoffman heads for Computacenter
Computacenter has appointed Barry Hoffman, head of HR at Charteris, as its UK HR director. Hoffman said: "My first priority is to build upon the excellent work already undertaken to create and manage a talent pipeline. The people strategy is truly at the heart of the organisation's plans to secure ...
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Dental perks too costly
Two-thirds (67%) of employers think dental benefits are too costly to provide, although almost three-quarters express concern about the oral health of their staff, according to research conducted by HSA. Its Annual dental survey 2008 of 321 companies also found that 65% believed their employees would value dental care above ...
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Eyecare policy myopia
One-in-five (21%) companies do not have, or don't know whether they have, an eyecare policy for their staff, according to research carried out by Specsavers. The survey of over 100 HR professionals across the UK also revealed that some employers (9%) were not familiar with the 1992 Health and Safety ...
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Low faith in pension plans
Employees place more trust in themselves than their employers to provide a pension for when they retire, according to research released by the National Association of Pensions Fund (NAPF).The NAPF's inaugural Workplace pensions survey showed that 36% of the 1,317 respondents trusted themselves to provide a pension for their retirement, ...
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Part-time firefighters win out
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has won an eight-year legal battle to ensure that part-time firefighters working on a emergency call system entitled 'retained duty' receive the same benefits as full-timers.Firefighters working retained duty respond solely to emergency requests via 999 calls.The Croydon Employment Tribunal found that firefighters working retained ...
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Universal Music to run a health week
Universal Music will run a health awareness week in April to encourage employees to think about their health and to boost their understanding of the wellbeing benefits available at the music firm.Health advisers and experts will offer guidance on a different health issue each day of the week to 1,000 ...
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Moves at Herbert Smith
Baker & McKenzie's European director of talent management Chris Lynch is leaving the firm to take up the role of global HR director at Herbert Smith.Lynch, who will start her new role in May, replaces HR head John Lucy, who was due to leave Herbert Smith at the end of ...
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Pushing the message to quit smoking
A series of No-Smoking Day events were held across the country last month by employers keen to encourage their staff to quit the habit and to embrace a healthy lifestyle.QVC, the television shopping channel, set up a stall manned by representatives from Quit, the no-smoking charity, at its London office ...
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Misys places reward online
Misys has provided its 3,000 staff with access to online total reward statements (TRS).The software and services provider previously used paper statements, but has moved these online as part of an initiative to harmonise HR processes.The online statements support the organisation's commitment to be more environmentally responsible, says Andrew Brown, ...
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Case Studies
Case study: Flight Centre's engagement plan climbs high
Case study: Flight Centre's engagement plan climbs highFlight Centre promotes engagement using team activities and recognition.Fleur Stafford, employee engagement and development manager, explains: "It's important to us that our employees are engaged, that they think Flight Centre is a great place to work, will recommend us to their friends [as ...
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Case study: Camelot aligns reward with company values
Case study: Camelot aligns reward with company valuesCamelot aligns its reward package with company values to boost engagement levels.Steve Thompson, HR director, says: "From day one, it is critical that employees are engaged with our vision [of] serving the nation's dream, and understand they're part of our overall purpose, which ...
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Case study: QVC channels survey data
Case study: QVC channels survey dataHome shopping broadcaster, QVC, began measuring the engagement levels of its 2,300 UK employees last year when it ran a survey to identify the impact of employee engagement on its business performance.Frank Robinson, HR director, explains: "Providing an environment where people want to give their ...
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Case study: Network Rail staff signal change
Case study: Network Rail staff signal changeNetwork Rail, which manages the UK's rail infrastructure, has measured engagement since it took over Railtrack five years ago.Bob Hughes, talent and employee engagement manager, says: "We [effectively] needed to build a new company and change the culture so that we created a safe, ...
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Case study: Mace builds perks despite slowing markets
Case study: Mace builds perks despite slowing marketsConstruction consultancy Mace is continuing to bolster the benefits that it offers for staff, despite the tightening economic conditions.So far this year, it has already increased its employer pension contributions by one percentage point, introduced a cycle-to-work scheme and added one extra day ...
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Case study: FirstGroup drives in-house savings plan for staff
Case study: FirstGroup drives in-house savings plan for staffBus and rail operator FirstGroup hopes its financial education scheme will help employees ride out the credit crunch.The firm encourages its workers to save and borrow through company-sponsored credit unions, which are currently used by a third of its workforce. It also ...
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Case study: Hertfordshire Council cuts unique supplier deals
Hertfordshire Council cuts unique supplier dealsHertfordshire County Council negotiates its voluntary benefits direct with suppliers for strategic reasons.Its voluntary benefits are integrated into its work-life balance initiative rather than standing alone and benefits are only included if they add value to the council's three work-life policy strands of care, health ...
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Case study: Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Case study: Glide through changeWhen Lee Valley Regional Park Authority introduced flexible working arrangements in 2006, one of the biggest barriers to the change was its management's traditional attitudes to working hours.Claire van der Most, HR manager, explains: "Our objective was to become an employer of choice. Staff turnover was ...