Cycle-to-work programme provider Cyclescheme become part of Grass Roots Group

Cyclescheme, a business that specialises in the administration of tax-efficient cycle-to- work programmes, has become a part of the Grass Roots Group.

Poor human capital management can jeopardise mergers and acquisitions success

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is set to increase in 2010, but failure to address human capital issues could damage the chances of achieving maximum value.

NorthgateArinso plans acquisition of Convergys to develop its global standing

NorthgateArinso is to strengthen its global position with plans to acquire the HR management division of US provider Convergys.

Employee engagement: Kraft's intentions for Cadbury could leave a bitter taste for both consumers and employees

One of the key success factors for Kraft's acquisition of Cadbury will be how it maintains Cadbury's brand values and intrinsically British identity.

ADP acquires UK-based OneClickHR

ADP, the provider of outsourced HR, payroll, employment screening, and time and attendance services, announced the acquisition of OneClickHR this morning.

Benefits provider Xafinity comes under new ownership

Pensions and employee benefits provider Xafinity has been acquired by Advent International.

Kraft takeover of Cadbury a sad day for British manufacturing, say unions

Cadbury, which employs 4,500 employees in the UK, has admitted job cuts are an 'inevitability', after Kraft finally secured a takeover bid for the 186-year old company after months of wrangling.

Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt complete merger

Towers Watson & Co has completed the merger of Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt.

Jardine Lloyd Thompson and HSBC Actuaries and Consultants join forces to strengthen their benefits offering

The Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group (JLT) has acquired HSBC Actuaries and Consultants (HACL) in the hope of increasing its expertise in the employee benefits market.

Alliance between Xchanging and FirstCare should improve absence management offering

Xchanging and FirstCare have formed a strategic alliance to offer enhanced absence management services in the HR services market.

Adecco's acquisition of Spring creates one of the largest recruitment companies in the UK

Adecco Group UK & Ireland has acquired Spring Group in a move that will see Spring's chief executive Peter Searle take control of Adecco's UK & Ireland businesses as CEO and sit on the Adecco Group's...

HR consultancies Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt are to merge

Towers Perrin and Watson Wyatt will combine in a merger of equals to form a new, publicly-listed company called Towers Watson & Co.