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Job bargains
A pretty office and half-decent salary are no longer enough to successfully retain staff. Packages including gym membership, health insurance and fully-paid maternity leave are what employees want, says Claire Veares.
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Becoming fit for insurance
The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has introduced a new general insurance test, which will be available as part of its membership package.The Foundation Insurance Test (FIT) has already won t ...
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Get the best
There is nothing more disruptive to teamwork than finding you have employed a person who does not fit in. The best way of avoiding mistakes is to take the selection and interview process very seriously indeed. Yvette Essen reports.
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Pandora's box
Some employment benefits are truly marvellous, from pension schemes to free nurseries and tax-free bicycles for a healthy commute. But others, such as the company car, contain hidden ills that staff should be wary of, says Claire Veares.
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Building on potential
Training people at all levels of an organisation is desirable for increasing the quality of service across the board. Amanda Swinburn looks at which training courses are available.
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Call centre troubles
A report published by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) on working conditions in call centres around the UK has forced the insurance industry to take stock of its employment practices.The report rev ...
