All articles by System Administrator – Page 98
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Provider introduces a personal touch
A personalised gift provider to the individual market has launched a corporate offer that offers employee benefits in a box.www.buyauniquegift.com offers rewards including a personalised certificate, that details a promise from an employer to employee. Viv Griffiths, director, said a typical example might be a paid-for meal.
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Unumprovident and RNID promote workplace of the future
UnumProvident and RNID, the charity for the hearing-impaired, have launched the Workplace of the Future campaign, aimed at outlining the importance of regular hearing tests.A stand promoting the campaign will be displayed at theconferences of the three major political parties. The partnership states its aim is to highlight the range ...
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Specsavers launch low cost VDU testing
Specsavers is to launch an eye test and glasses provision service in October, aimed at users of visual display units.The service, which costs £17, offers an eye examination and VDU glasses. Employers can buy a voucher for staff to redeem at Specsavers stores. Adrian Taylor, director of corporate healthcare, believed ...
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Cigna funds breast cancer drug
Cigna Healthcare is funding the use of Herceptin for sufferers of early stage breast cancer, in conjunction with Healthcare at Home.Currently, the NHS only provides the drug for advanced stage HER2 breast cancer.Sharon Lyons, Cigna Healthcare managing director, said the move was a logical and sound response to recent positive ...
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Citrix virtually answers mobile workers woes
Citrix online has launched an online meeting network that it claims promotes the collaborative efforts of mobile workers.A survey conducted in conjunction with Lancaster University found mobile workers faced feelings of isolation following extended periods of home-working.Go To Meeting 2.0 aims to allow more user-friendly viewing of documents during e-conferences
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LHF Healthplan announces wellbeing product
LHF Healthplan aims to tackle workplace stress with a new cash plan product.The LHF employee wellbeing plan is aimed at employers of between 10 and 2,000 staff, with four levels of coverage. The plan includes a helpline and EAP service
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Nexstep aims to make sedentary workers shape up
Nexstep, a personal training agency, has announced the launch of a corporate fitness plan aimed at businesses looking to ensure the health of their workforce.The service offers a range of options including personal fitness training, and a health MOT. The company aims to provide a bespoke service including massage therapy ...
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Actuaries punt on latest pension guide
Consulting actuaries Punter Southall have released the ninth edition of their A-day guide series focussing on the implications of pensions simplification for individuals.The guide outlines key issues for a range of people likely to be affected by A-day including high earners and members of workplace defined contribution (DC) pension plans
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P&MM hopes travel rewards soar
P&MM, the motivation company, has launched a travel and leisure reward scheme.Escape VIP Travel awards includes faraway destinations including Canada and New Zealand.
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Leaseplan starts up green car scheme
Leaseplan, the vehicle management company, has launched Greenplan, which will encourage customers to sign up to a reforestation scheme.Under the plan, companies will offset CO2 emissions with tree plantings in Panama. Kevin McNally, managing director of Leaseplan, said it was a simple way to be more environmentally responsible.
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Smart Human Logistics builds better scheduling tool
Smart Human Logistics has launched updated time and attendance software that aims to deploy staff at the right cost.EHL 2005 includes new director alerts delivered via email including productivity, absence and costing information.
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JLT rolls out executive benefits
Jardine Lloyd Thompson has launched a new advisory service to provide information on issues surrounding pensions simplification.JLT consultant Graham Cooke said many employers recognised the importance of identifying employees likely to be affected by the legislative changes and it was important they receice the correct advice.
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Effective staff repatriation
Organisations often have staff scattered to the four winds, so Peter White asks how HR can pre-empt employees’ needs to help them feel safe and secure when awayIf you read nothing else, read this …Managing an employee’s purchasing power, either through cost of living allowances or exchange rate mechanisms, is ...
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Dorking firms rally to rid roads of cars
Employers in Dorking have established a green travel plan that could act as a blueprint for employers in other regions.Under the plan, commuters are being encouraged out of their cars with the offer of a replacement bus service, available to employees who work for several large employers based near Dorking.The ...
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Feature - Focus on Cars: Car theft costs
Car vandalism, break-ins and theft blight the UK, but Peter White questions the readiness of company car drivers to react to car crimeIf you read nothing else, read this ....Ensure drivers close and lock all car doors, close windows and hide any valuable possessions in the boot.Employers would do well ...
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Feature - Buyers Guide to fleet management
Curtis Hutchinson explains why contract hire has become the most popular form of fleet funding, as he weighs up tax and other procurement issuesArticle in fullThe company car may be a bruised and battered benefit but its desirability among employees is alive and well with fleet sales this year outstripping ...
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EADS Astrium launches childcare vouchers
EADS Astrium has launched several new perks in a bid to stop other employers poaching its space scientists.The aerospace and defence company's new package includes a bonus scheme, home computing initiative (HCI), tax-free bicycles and childcare vouchers.Allie Neal, project manager, said: "We are in the space industry so some of ...
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Whittard of Chelsea aims to retain with vouchers
Tea and coffee merchant Whittard of Chelsea has introduced a suite of new benefits aimed at retaining staff in the high-turnover retail industry.The retailer is using benefits tailored to suit the employee demographic where four-in-five of the 900 staff are younger than 35.Anna Nilsson, human resources coordinator for Whittard of ...
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Liberating HR with self-service systems
Many in HR are realising the liberating effects of allowing staff to access systems, freeing up time for more strategic pursuits, says Kirstie RedfordCase study: RDF MediaArticle in fullHR departments are constantly being told to be more strategic. At the same time, they are expected to deal with the basic ...
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How to retain talented PA staff
Often with responsibilities to match their bosses, part of the solution to keeping PAs lies in developing talent, says Jenny KeefeArticle in fullCase Study - Heritage Lottery FundIn the days of yore, young women took typing so they would have a fallback skill while they waited for Mr Right to ...