All articles by System Administrator – Page 7

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    Mark Bradshaw joins Tata Steel

    2011-08-29T23:00:00Z

    Tata Steel Europe has appointed Mark Bradshaw director, reward and recognition.He was previously HR director – reward and engagement at Amey for eight years.Bradshaw has also held various pensions and benefits roles at Siemens and National Grid.Read more about jobs in reward and benefits

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    The Big Question: Is the stock market fall turning staff off pension savings?

    2011-08-29T23:00:00Z

    We ask the experts for their answers… have your say online.Dev Raval, director of reward at BSkyB:The recent fall in global stock markets is only the latest challenge to the ‘pension’ brand. Recent headlines have told us of changes to state, private and public sector plans and stories of poor ...

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    Richard Beeby bubbling at Britvic

    2011-08-29T23:00:00Z

    Britvic Soft Drinks has appointed Richard Beeby group reward manager.For the past six years, he has worked at Comet Group in roles including group reward manager, reward analysis and implementation manager, HR business programme manager, and HR business partner.Before joining Comet Group, Beeby spent three years as a personnel manager ...

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    Benefits roles change after Punch Taverns and Spirit Pub Company demerger

    2011-08-29T23:00:00Z

    Following the demerger of Punch Taverns and Spirit Pub Company, Simon Belton, previously group pensions manager at Punch Taverns, is now head of pensions at Spirit Pub Company.Belton’s previous roles include international benefit consultant at Thomsons Online Benefits and pensions consultant at KPMG.In addition, Jackie Burn is now HR director ...

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    Employee Benefits/Randox Health Checks health screening roundtable discussion 2011

    2011-08-29T23:00:00Z

    Download a PDF of the Employee Benefits/Randox Health Checks health screening roundtable discussionView 10 minute video of health screening discussionEngagement: Attracting interestWellness: A wider view of wellnessData: Getting the vital statisticsOlder workers: New plans for an older issueStress: Pressure tests to find stressEditor’s commentIn an age of high medical inflation ...

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    Employee Benefits/Towers Watson Flexible Benefits Supplement 2011

    2011-08-29T23:00:00Z

    Download a PDF of the Employee Benefits/Towers Watson Flexible Benefits Supplement 2011Workforce profiling: Know your audienceBest service: Booking a ticket for first-class serviceMeasuring success: The proof is in the tastingEmployer profile: BNP Paribas banks on savingsCommunication: Now for something completely differentPension reforms: A flexible approach to auto-enrolmentCorporate wraps: Powerful packageEditor’s ...

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    Claire Gibbens moves to Reed Smith

    2011-08-01T08:00:00Z

    Law firm Reed Smith has appointed Claire Gibbens compensation and benefits adviser. In her new role, Gibbens will be responsible for Europe and the Middle East. She previously worked in compensation and benefits at property firm Jones Lang LaSalle.Read more about jobs

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    Philip Hutchinson's new reward role at Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment

    2011-08-01T08:00:00Z

    Philip Hutchinson has been appointed interim manager – reward at online gaming business Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment, following the merger of Bwin and Party Gaming in March. Hutchinson will continue to be owner and chairman of RePosition Consulting while performing his interim role, which will last at least until the end ...

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    Emma Blaney moves up at Informa

    2011-08-01T08:00:00Z

    Informa has appointed Emma Blaney group HR director. She was formerly group HR director at Informa Business Information, and has worked for the firm for 10 years.She takes over the role from Keith Brownlie, who has retired.Read more about jobs

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    Ericsson appoints Colin Woods

    2011-08-01T08:00:00Z

    Ericsson has appointed Colin Woods interim HR compensation and benefits manager. Woods previously served as reward and recognition leader at public sector provider Tribal Group for almost three years. He has also worked for procurement outsourcer BuyingTeam.Read more about jobs

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    Employee Benefits/Friends Life Group Risk Research 2011

    2011-07-04T00:00:00Z

    Download a PDF of the Employee Benefits/Friends Life Group Risk Research 2011Key findingsCurrent issuesAttitudesActions takenBenefits on offerCostSponsor’s commentEditor’s comment:Several government initiatives and new pieces of legislation over the past 12 months have increased many employers’ focus on group risk benefits. The removal of the default retirement age, the Welfare Reform ...

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    The Big Question: Will the government's push to increase payroll giving work?

    2011-07-03T23:00:00Z

    We ask the experts for their answers … have your say onlineElena Joseph, head of new projects and charity liaison at Workplace Giving UK:?Workplace giving, payroll giving or give as you earn remains a simple concept and we welcome any campaign to increase awareness and take-up.Whether the campaign works remains ...

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    Employee Benefits Awards 2011: Most effective use of a voluntary benefits plan

    2011-07-03T23:00:00Z

    WINNERCancer Research UK, CR-UK RewardsThe judges were impressed by this charity organisation’s belief that, if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. When Cancer Research UK’s previous voluntary benefits scheme suffered from very low take-up levels, a lack of promotion and a sign-up process that seemed to discourage staff ...

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    Employee Benefits Awards 2011: Most effective use of a flexible benefits plan

    2011-07-03T23:00:00Z

    WINNERCisco, i-Benefit@Cisco entered by Thomson Online BenefitsCisco was the outright winner in this category because of its input from top leadership, the speed at which the new package was delivered to staff, its focus on aligning its employee profile and business brand, and the impressive savings worth more than £1 ...

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    Employee Benefits Awards 2011: Most effective travel strategy for business and perk car drivers

    2011-07-03T23:00:00Z

    WINNERInterserve Project Services, Fleet Carbon Reduction Scheme entered by The Miles ConsultancyThis entrant’s UK car strategy is closely aligned with its business needs to provide transport for almost 1,300 drivers, as well as its corporate social responsibility goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Almost all the fleet is classified as ...

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    Employee Benefits Awards 2011: Most effective pensions strategy

    2011-07-03T23:00:00Z

    WINNERInstitution of Civil Engineers entered by SecondsightThe Institution of Civil Engineers Group dealt with the closure of its final salary pension scheme in a fair and responsible way, while taking into account employees’ negative reactions to the changes. Generous employer-funded contributions were offered for members to sweeten the pill for ...

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    Employee Benefits Awards 2011: Most effective sickness absence management strategy

    2011-07-03T23:00:00Z

    WINNERCisco, i-Benefit@Cisco entered byThomsons Online BenefitsAs winner of this category, Cisco demonstrated the implementation of a sickness absence management scheme that reduced the high number of staff on long-term sick leave and tackled the underlying causes of ill-health.With a high-performing culture and long working hours, Cisco was affected by high ...

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    Employee Benefits Awards 2011: Most effective motivation or incentive strategy

    2011-07-03T23:00:00Z

    WINNERThe Pensions Trust, Rewards and Benefits ProgrammeA key part of this entrant’s people strategy is what it describes as the deal between the employer and the employee. This refers to what it means to work for The Pensions Trust and the benefits of the employment relationship for both parties. A ...

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    Employee Benefits Awards 2011: Most effective benefits strategy for working parents or carers

    2011-07-03T23:00:00Z

    WINNERUniversity of Lincoln, UOL Total Reward and WellbeingThe clear winner in this category, this entrant proved that public sector funding is not an obstacle to offering a wide scope of benefits to achieve a healthy work-life balance.The diverse workforce at the University of Lincoln includes a number of people with ...

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    Employee Benefits Awards 2011: Most effective all-employee share scheme strategy

    2011-07-03T23:00:00Z

    WINNERMarks and Spencer, Sharesave 2010 entered by EquinitiThe tough economic climate, coupled with the Treasury’s decision to remove the bonus on three-year sharesave schemes, prompted Marks and Spencer to review its scheme to ensure it continued to be valued as an employee benefit.he company took the bold step of stripping ...