Supplier News

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HR Strategy & Practice

Croner launches a new upgrade of Croner simplify

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Croner Simplify is a complete HR service for small and medium-sized businesses Croner the UK expert in workplace information software and services, part of Wolters Kluwer, has announced the latest…

CV fraud on the rise warns ID Checking website

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With forty eight applicants seeking every graduate vacancy and employees unlikely to take graduates without work experience, 1 the temptation to lie on a CV is considerable. According to the…

Multinational makes Middlesex first port of call to boost employee productivity

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Middlesex University and DP World have joined forces to offer a range of the global marine terminal operator’s employees the chance to boost their qualifications and career prospects. From January,…

Edinburgh is first council in Scotland to achieve workforce Gold Status

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A Scottish local authority has become the first in the country to gain a prestigious national award in recognition of its commitment to staff. The City of Edinburgh Council has…

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Diversity & Equality

Deloitte celebrates Diversity month

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Deloitte, the business advisory firm, is celebrating diversity month with an exciting programme of activities and guest speakers, including Garth Crooks OBE, ambassador for the ‘Kick It Out’ campaign, and…

DHL employee wins MAN everywoman Team of the Year award

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The UK’s leaders in supply chain and logistics have jointly awarded Debbie Palmer, a General Manager at DHL Supply Chain, the MAN everywoman Team of the Year award. The accolade…

MITIE Group PLC named one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women.

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MITIE Group PLCis delighted to announce it has today been named one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. Mrs McGregor-Smith, who has set up and remains involved in…

PwC named a top employer for women

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PwC has been named one of the top UK employers for women in the Top 50 Employers for Women list. The list features organisations from a range of spheres including…

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Employment Law

Acculaw launch new trainee solicitor model for the City.

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A revolutionary new trainee solicitor model, targeted at City Law firms and in-house legal departments, is being launched by Acculaw and has already been welcomed by City stakeholders. Acculaw is…

Company launches first interactive Employment Law iPhone App for UK employers

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Global law firm Squire Sanders Hammonds has launched a new, interactive iPhone application – the Employment Law Cloud. The app has been specifically designed to provide instant legal and HR…

TUC launches website for vulnerable workers

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A new website has been launched by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) which could help staff who feel they have been the victim of workplace discrimination. The ‘Basic Rights @…

MITIE adds employee screening service to security management portfolio

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MITIE, the strategic outsourcing and energy services company, has today announced the launch of PeopleCert, a new employee screening service comprising a range of background checks for pre-employment and on-going…

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Health & Safety

Legal & General expand Group Critical Illness Cover for customers

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Legal & General is proud to announce upgraded improvements to their award-winning Group Critical Illness Cover. Legal & General’s Group Critical Illness Cover will now also include cover for aplastic…

Simplyhealth celebrates 140 years in healthcare by offering the chance to win a £3,000 detox health break

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From 20 February 2012, visitors to Simplyhealth’s Facebook page have the chance to enter a competition to win a fantastic seven day detox health break for two in West Sussex….

Simplyhealth publishes tax fact sheet for businesses

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Healthcare provider Simplyhealth has published straightforward guidance for employers about the tax implications of providing health benefits to staff. The fact sheet titled ‘taxation implications for company paid healthcare’ provides…

Siemens offers cancer specific screening

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Siemens has introduced two new health benefits to its Flexible Benefits programme, ‘My choice’ for 2012. As part of a wider approach to health and wellbeing, Siemens employees can now…

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Recruitment

Totaljobs.com increases access for recruiters through Facebook’s first professional network in the UK

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Partnership with BranchOut, the professional network on Facebook, signals increased scope for recruiters Totaljobs.com announced today that it will be partnering with BranchOut, the largest professional network on Facebook. The…

Comensura and North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) Extend Contract to April 2014

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Comensura, the specialists in organisational efficiency through the managed supply of people, announced today that it has agreed an extension of its collaborative temporary workforce framework contract with NEPO for…

Lumesse customer COSLA saves taxpayers millions with award-winning recruitment website

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• COSLA awarded UK Public Sector Digital Award for ‘myjobscotland’ London, 7 February, 2012 – COSLA (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities) has won the award for ‘Best example of shared…

G4S promotes London 2012 jobs in Enfield

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G4S, the official security services provider to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is taking part in the Enfield Jobs Fair today, as it continues to roll out the…

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Training & Development

Whitbread launches ‘Skills Academies’ in time for the Jubilee and Olympics

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In March 2012, Whitbread is launching three Food and Beverage Skills Academies across the UK. These Academies, which has seen over £1million investment, will offer the very best in specialist…

NorthgateArinso Wins Outsourcing Provider of the Year

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NorthgateArinso (NGA), a leading provider of HR services and software, is delighted to announce it has won Outsourcing Provider of the Year at the prestigious Pay & Benefits Awards. The…

Opus Energy launches NVQ Apprenticeship Scheme

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New roles with on-the-job NVQ Diplomas announced in Northampton Opus Energy has announced the creation of new jobs alongside the launch of a bespoke NVQ Apprenticeship Scheme. The launch marks…

TfL continues its commitment to delivering skills throughout its workforce

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Transport for London (TfL) is building on the success and achievements of its 2009 Skills and Employment Strategy, and refreshing the Strategy to reflect the changes the organisation has made…

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Pay & Benefits

NEST goes on the road to help large employers get ready for pension changes

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NEST is inviting large employers and their financial advisers around the country to attend its regional roadshows which will offer information about the workplace pension changes, along with step-by-step planning…

AMS Selects Earthport to Support International Payroll Services

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Earthport, the global payment services provider, today announced that they are providing cross-border payment services to Active Management Services (ME) Ltd (AMS ), the global facilities management company, to support…

Totaljobs Launches new National advertising campaign

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Totaljobs.com kicks off 2012 with brand new TV and radio campaign Push follows success of TV and radio campaign in 2011 Totaljobs.com is launching a new advertising campaign following from…

Capita Hartshead powers through to Electricity Pensions win

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Capita Hartshead has been appointed to provide central administration services, including scheme accounting and secretariat duties, to Electricity Pensions Trustee Limited (EPTL) and Electricity Pensions Limited (EPL), the central bodies…

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