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Booker introduced a new HR strategy in July 2009, designed to provide BG Group with the skills to succeed across the gas chain. The HR strategy is closely aligned with the business strategy and is designed to meet the changing demands of the business in both the short and long term. The introduction of the new strategy has been well received throughout the business, particularly in the HR function even during periods of uncertainty when restructuring the function. Booker has also delivered significant savings through streamlining processes and raising awareness of cost consciousness. The HR function has made significant advancements in the past year since Robert's appointment and is now well placed to deliver the new strategy.Prior to joining the BG in 2006, Booker worked as a senior HR consultant for Ernst & Young and Mercer Human Resource Consulting in the UK and Canada. He is a chartered accountant and holds a Masters in Finance from London Business School. He is currently responsible for all matters relating to human resources strategy and policy.
Q&A: How to save safely
By Laura Starkey
Last year, the collapse of several major financial institutions caused thousands of people to ask: how safe are my savings? Now, another building society's brush with disaster and Santander's decision to rebrand its British banks raise new questions about who we can trust with our rainy day funds.
Just a few short years ago, it might have seemed inconceivable that a bank or building society could collapse.
Sadly, we all know better these days. Since the start of the credit crunch, the demise of big name institutions including Northern Rock, Lehman Brothers, Kaupthing Edge, Icesave and Bradford & Bingley has seriously shaken people's confidence.
This month, West Bromwich Building Society managed to reach a deal with creditors and preserve its independence after intense speculation that it would need to be broken up or bailed out by the taxpayer. However, the society's brush with disaster acts as a timely reminder that it's too early to assume our financial institutions are 100% stable.
What's more, Spanish bank Santander's decision to re-brand Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford and Bingley – all British banks it has purchased during the downturn – has implications for how much cash new customers will be able to stash in their savings accounts.
So, what's the latest on how to keep your savings safe?
1. What protection is in place for savers?First of all, it's important to be aware that not all kinds of savings are protected by the government. In this article, I'm going to explain the rules surrounding cash savings in bank accounts, building society accounts and ISAs – but if you hold investments, a pension or have a life insurance policy, you can find out about what protection you're entitled to by visiting the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) website, www.fscs.org.uk.
As far as ordinary savers are concerned, the FSCS offers £50,000 worth of protection per individual, per financial institution.
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a very special feeling and a period that I'm not close to forget. But when Bradford & Bingley in the UK went bankrupt there was a period ...
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Tracking down lost money This is Money Tracking down lost moneyThis is MoneyWhile this time is long passed for Abbey, there is still time to claim the cash proceeds on Alliance & Leicester, Bradford & Bingley, Friends Provident, and more » |
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Savings and investments: when the guaranteed isn't guaranteed Telegraph.co.uk Savings and investments: when the guaranteed isn't guaranteedTelegraph.co.ukIn addition, the FSCS will pay out 90pc of any pension or insurance claim (more information at www.fscs.org.uk). Those buying products from foreign-owned and more » |
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Wait and see before switching to a new current account Sunday Herald Wait and see before switching to a new current accountSunday HeraldBy the end of next year the familiar brands of Abbey, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley will all be submerged into Santander'. and more » |
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Cheltenham & Gloucester axed 1660 jobs to go Times Online Cheltenham & Gloucester axed - 1660 jobs to goTimes OnlineAlliance & Leicester, Bradford & Bingley branches will probably be closed as well as C&G. The reality in the UK banking sector is that we have four main and more » |
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Banco Santander and Equity sign affinity agreement Insurance Daily Banco Santander and Equity sign affinity agreementInsurance DailyAbbey is one of several British banks the Spanish banking giant has taken over in recent years, the others being Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley and more » |