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Comments on the bonus payments for employees given out by Goldman Sachs & Co. in London, England. Metaphor over the sum of the bonuses; Perception of Goldman in terms of international fixed income; Speculation over the arrival of Jon Winkelried to Goldman.

There is no graver problem occupying the public mind just now than how the dispute between labor and capital is to be adjusted. There is one means of safety which has been tried very successfully in England, in several cases, and that is the plan of dividing all profits over a certain amount amongst the men as a bonus. The system of trades' unions and other associations of laborers for their own protection have undoubtedly been of material service to those belonging to them, by giving them more correct notions of their rights than their fathers had, and furnishing them with a means of enforcing them.

Focuses on the challenges faced by contractor Bouygues in the reconstruction of the Home Office building in Westminster, London, England. Actions taken to remove rotundas; Institution of a bonus system for subcontractors for completing the packages on time; Decision of the contractor to build the structural frame using hybrid construction.

The article discusses the medal bonuses allotted by the U.S. for its athletes who participated and won in the 2012 London Olympics. The medal bonuses of the U.S. are said to be well below those handed out by other nations such as Russia and Italy. U.S. is said to have paid their athletes, 25,000 dollars for gold, 15,000 dollars for silver, and 10,000 dollars for bronze. Russia reportedly paid their athletes 135,000 dollars per gold, 82,000 dollars per silver, and 54,000 dollars per bronze.

The article reports on the survey of the workforce in publicly funded schools across England. It shows a decline of 10,000 in the total number of teachers employed on a full-time equivalent basis, driven by expensive teachers on the Upper Pay spine retiring and being replaced by cheaper teachers on the bottom of the main scale. It indicates that some 2.5% of the profession is still paid a recruitment and retention bonus.

The author focuses on the financial crisis being experienced by the city of London in England. The author cites the decision of Queen Elizabeth not to meet a single banker when she visited the city in February 2010 as bankers are said to collect big bonuses. The author notes that the real victims of the financial crisis are the little people. The author also claims that popularity is beaten by solvency every time.

The article focuses on the bonus scheme which a law firm in London, England missed a mile without anyone earning something from them for setting targets in more prosperous times

The article reports on the bonuses offered by primary care trusts (PCTs) to general practitioners (GPs) if they hit swine flu vaccination targets in Birmingham, England. It is stated that the Department of Health (DH) gave the power to impose financial penalties to PCTs. It notes that the Heart of Birmingham PCT offered 5.25 pound per vaccination of targets. According to GP Robert Morley, they are asking for work burden information so they can arrange the necessary payments.

The article provides the highlights of discussions on bank regulation and bonuses held by European finance ministers ahead of the Group of Twenty (G20) meeting to be held in London, England, in September 2009. The ministers were seeking to reach a common European position to raise to the G20. Christine Lagarde, minister for economic affairs of France, has advocated a strongly prescriptive approach on the bonus system in the banking sector.

The article reports that a ruling made by a Manchester tribunal granted the petition of 1,200 workers to gain equal pay from Bury Metropolitan Borough Council. The claimants include nursery nurses, teaching assistants, home care workers, cleaners and cooks. The case was brought by public sector union Unison claiming that the basic rate of female workers in the company is less than what the male workers receive. The ruling orders Bury Metropolitan Borough Council to pay the claimants' bonuses which cover six years prior to March 31, 2007.

The article reports on the possibility that worsening market conditions will leave about a quarter of European bankers without a bonus in 2008. A report by London, England-based recruitment firm Armstrong International claims that a 60 percent cut will affect bankers who do get their bonuses. It is also noted that corporate financiers, including best performers, may see cuts ranging from 30 to 70 percent.

The article discusses the bonuses that have been paid to officials at the British National Assessment Agency, which oversaw the marking of the national curriculum assessment (Sats) examination in Great Britain in summer 2008. The bonuses are going to employees of the British Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) of which the agency is a part. School principal Martin Roughley was amazed that bonuses were being given when the Sats grading was so mismanaged.

The article reports on the controversy over the decision of New College in Oxford, England in 2006 to award bonuses to each of its senior academics as a result of a land sale. The decision has sparked anger and resentment among other academics. The implications of the bonus system for the attitude of the college are indicated. In addition, the article states the impact of the bonuses on other colleges.

The article reports on the advice by the National Union of Teachers for teachers in London, England to apply for Chartered London Teacher Status and a bonus by the end of March 2006. Applications for the scheme are based on existing performance management evidence. To get the status, staff must meet standards in areas such as pedagogy, subject knowledge, and knowledge of the city's diverse communities.

The article reports on an expected increase in the number of city jobs and applicants in London, England in 2006 according to recruitment specialists Morgan McKinley. There were 52% more job opportunities in the first two weeks of the year. According to CEO Robert Thesiger, they expect a continuation of growth levels that are similar in 2005. The expectation of bankers regarding bonus levels have not been met.

The article focuses on the payouts to be received by bankers in London, England and in New York in 2005 according to a report published by the Centre for Economics and Business Research. The estimated bonuses received by the City of London is £7.5 billion. The increase in bonuses received by bankers in New York is contributed by the growth in revenues generated by Wall Street firms in the first quarter of 2005. The numbers of jobs created in the London securities industry reached 9,500.

Reports that performance-related pay could destroy the cherished traditions of academic life at the colleges of Oxford University in Oxford, England. Discovery of the fact that introduction of modern management concepts could undermine academic freedom at the university; Erosion of the role of colleges in appointing staff and setting employment conditions; Use of more rigorous appointment standards and tenure criteria for new appointees.

Reports that John Hart, a head who authorized cash-in-hand payments to people carrying out work at his school, has been officially reprimanded by the General Teaching Council for England. Bonuses paid to office workers; Avoidance of tax and national insurance; School's budget deficit.

Reports on the resignation of Peter Davis as chairman and director of J Sainsbury in London, England effective on July 19, 2004. Details of the appointment of Philip Hampton as the successor of Davis; Career background of Davis.

Reports that lecturers are growing used to praise in the drive to increase staff moral in England. Details of the cases related to the issue; Importance of bonuses to the teachers; Stand of the local education authority.

Reports on the suggestion of the National Association of Head Teachers to enhance the salary compensation of head teachers allocated to serve failing schools in England. Coverage of reward packages for head teachers; Allocation of rewards through bonuses; Average salary increases for teachers in secondary schools.

Discusses efforts of top executives in London, England, to circumvent taxes on Christmas bonuses. Requirement that begin in 1986 that made employers pay a National Insurance tax on all bonuses; Ways that employers avoid the taxes, such as by paying bonuses in commodities exchangeable for ready cash, such as wine or platinum; Rules announced by Chancellor Gordon Brown.

Focuses on the support of the people for the bonus payment of the teachers in England. Schedule on the campaign for the compensation increase of the teachers; Repayment of student loans for shortage-subject teachers; Range of financial incentives.

Focuses on the status of the salaries of teachers in England. Implementation of the bonus system; Increase of payments to eligible teachers; Delay on the processing of the performance pay; Plan to boycott the performance pay except for the threshold scheme.

Reports on the decline in bonuses in London, England across most sectors based on a salary and bonus survey of Jared James Associates for 2001.

Focuses on the debate related to the proposed increase in workers compensation in London, England. Indication that excessive bonuses may encourage the City's traders to take too many risks; Fact that pay can be designed to influence the ways in which employees take risks; Importance of compensation arrangements in a company's overall risk-management strategy.

The article focuses on Allison Pitman Giles, former chief executive officer of the Manchester, England-based company Catholic Medical Center. It mentions that she bore personal attacks over her base salary which was 1.36 million dollars but she said that her salary included one-time bonus and deferred compensation. Giles states that if the person is capable in doing the assigned job then gender of that person does not matter.

The article reports on the implication of the 15 percent pay rise announced by Allen & Overy for all its London-based trainees and associates and a new performance-related bonus explicitly linked to partner benefit on other law firms in England. Rival firms were examining the impact of the company's new associate remuneration structure. Firms that do not have bonuses will suffer when recruiting.

The article reports on the bonus scheme introduced by London, England underground operator Metronet to bring its Tube upgrade programme back on schedule, in April 2006. The pay plan hopes to raise Metronet's performance on the modernization programme. It wants to implement a new clocking-on system that will identify all workers through the use of electronic fingerprint scanning devices. The bonus scheme could run into trouble with the Rail, Maritime and Transport union.

The article highlights the indulgence of local investment bankers in food and drinks after their bonuses have increased by about 16% and some of hospitality facilities where they spend their money in London, England as of March 2, 2006. A banker has spent his bonus on the £49,000 worth of Dom P´rignon jeroboam champagne. Suite and spa treatments are included in the amenities being offered at the Renaissance Chancery Court.

The article profiles Keegans in London, England. The multidisciplinary consulting firm offers various services including building surveying, project management, and employer's agent services to public and private sector clients. Moreover, it cites the top benefits offered by the firm to its employees including profit-related bonus and childcare vouchers. A chart that demonstrates the company's staff rating is presented.

The article reports on the closing of Thring Townsend Lee & Pembertons' two satellite offices as Cirencester and Wiltshire as the company aims to cut its 5 percent overhead costs. It says that the company will move its 25 people into the Swindon base and will look at reversing partners' lockstep positions, thus will not pay any bonuses. Moreover, comments from the company managing director Thomas Sheppard.

The article reports that the London, England associates of Allen & Overy are set for a bonus of up to 23,100 pounds following the firm's record financial performance this year. The company's new bonus scheme provides that associates who meet the relevant competency requirements are in line for between 50 and 75 percent of a partner profit point. A spokesperson of the firm discloses that the bonus is the first step in the move towards a performance-driven reward package.

The article reports that the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has threatened strike action after Network Rail deferred the bonuses of rail workers and managers. These workers and managers maintained the line around Grayrigg, Cumbria, England following a derailment in February 2007. John Armitt, Iain Coucher, Ron Henderson and Peter Henderson, deferred their own bonuses, worth a total of £286,074, in an attempt to prevent a strike.

The article reports that recruitment agency Carlisle is offering a £100 signing on bonus to attract haulage drivers. The agency's branch in Cumbria, England, is short of qualified drivers which forced the agency to accept some work. The company says the driver shortage is particularly acute in Cumbria and Scotland.

The article reports that senior associates at Allen & Overy could earn up to £200,000 as part of the complete overhaul of the magic circle firm's career structure for employees in London, England. The company has abolished its current bonus system and will raise associate pay trainees and associates by 15 percent starting November 1, 2006. Furthermore, the associate bonuses will now be linked to the value of partner profit points.

The article reports on an arbitration ruling that grants an increase in bonus for steelworkers of Heathrow Terminal 5 in England following a legal dispute between Amicus, client BAA and its contractors in November 2005. The ruling may impact a pay deal within the British engineering sector. BAA questioned the nonparticipation of the Engineering Construction Industry Association in the dispute. The court decision may spur other sectors to demand an increase.

Reports on the strike to be staged by Amicus steelworkers at the Heathrow Terminal 5 scheme in London, England against client British Airports Authority (BAA) to obtain pay bonus to match the conditions received by electricians under the Major Projects Agreement. Actions taken by Amicus on the planned strike; Position of electricians on the issue; Statement issued by BAA on the agreement.

Focuses on issues arising from the bonus scheme for traffic wardens in Westminster, London, England. Increase in the number of parking tickets in 2003; View of Colin Barrow, Westminster Council's cabinet member for transport, on the scheme; Comments from the Freight Transport Association on the impact of the system; Opinion of Ray Dickson, managing director at F Dickson Transport, on the survey.

Provides information on the relations of the Reefs Resort with travel agents in Southampton, England. Commission structure of Reefs; Over-ride program for its agents; Incentives given to agents.

Reports that Destination Europe Resources (DER) has decided to pursue plans to mail bonus commission checks to preferred travel agent partners across the United States. Worth of the bonus checks; Comments from Joe Haddad, owner of Diners Fugazy Travel and recipient of the DER bonus check; Features of the DER package tour in London, England.