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An insurance giant has apologised for a cash bonus offer to staff who recommend a friend for a job, weeks after announcing 450 workers were to be cut.An insurance giant has apologised for a cash bonus offer to staff who recommend a friend for a job, weeks after announcing 450 workers were to be cut.
Norwich Union handed out leaflets at its Perth call centre promising £250 to employees who could put forward someone they knew for recruitment.Norwich Union handed out leaflets at its Perth call centre promising £250 to employees who could put forward someone they knew for recruitment.
The insurer announced last month it would shed 200 posts in Perth and a further 250 in offices around Glasgow.The insurer announced last month it would shed 200 posts in Perth and a further 250 in offices around Glasgow.
Aviva, Norwich Union's owner, currently employs 3,700 staff in Scotland.Aviva, Norwich Union's owner, currently employs 3,700 staff in Scotland.
A Norwich Union spokeswoman said: "The recommend-a-friend scheme has been in place for a number of years,A Norwich Union spokeswoman said: "The recommend-a-friend scheme has been in place for a number of years,
'National company''National company'
"It is a good way for staff to introduce suitable candidates to the company for specific vacancies where appropriate."It is a good way for staff to introduce suitable candidates to the company for specific vacancies where appropriate.
"We're sorry this has caused some sensitivities in this case. But we're a national company and this is just one method we use to aid recruitment when needed.""We're sorry this has caused some sensitivities in this case. But we're a national company and this is just one method we use to aid recruitment when needed."
A total of 4,000 Norwich Union jobs are being cut in a bid to save £250m.A total of 4,000 Norwich Union jobs are being cut in a bid to save £250m.
Norwich Union's owner, Aviva, said 1,000 jobs would be moved to India and another 500 information technology staff would be out-sourced.Norwich Union's owner, Aviva, said 1,000 jobs would be moved to India and another 500 information technology staff would be out-sourced.
The firm said more customers were buying policies online.The firm said more customers were buying policies online.
The redundancies in Glasgow affect 'back-office' posts in administration and processing.The redundancies in Glasgow affect 'back-office' posts in administration and processing.
The customer service centre in Pitheavlis, Perth, has been earmarked for the brunt of the Scottish job losses.The customer service centre in Pitheavlis, Perth, has been earmarked for the brunt of the Scottish job losses.