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AnalysisThe changing role of reward in managing the talent pipeline
Need to know: High employment levels are forcing organisations to rethink their employee value propositions, progression pipelines and retention strategies.Demonstrating a long-term commitment, nurturing talent and even providing secondment opportunities can help boost staff loyalty.Flexible working options can be key to appealing to a wide range of employees, not just ...
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AnalysisInfographic: Common traits in organisations with thriving employees
These figures demonstrate the extent to which certain traits can be found in organisations whose employees feel they are thriving, compared with the extent to which the same traits are found in organisations whose employees do not feel they are thriving.!function(e,t,n,s){var i="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName(t)[0],d=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(s)&&(s=d+s),window[i]&&window[i].initialized)window[i].process&&window[i].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var a=e.createElement(t);a.async=1,a.id=n,a.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(a,o)}}(document,"script","infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");
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AnalysisHow can employers build personal learning and development into a reward strategy?
Need to know:Learning and development opportunities that focus on employees’ personal interests and goals can support employers' employee engagement, recruitment and retention strategies because employees can see they are being invested in as individuals.Employers can offer access to personal learning and development, such as language classes or a cookery course, ...
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AnalysisHow can a benefits strategy support the employee experience?
Need to know: In a world where work and life boundaries are blurring, employees are expecting more from their working lives. A great employee experience is more important than ever. Today, workers are looking for more authentic organisations with clear sets of principles. Feeling a sense of purpose is increasingly ...
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AnalysisWhat are the latest trends in Christmas rewards?
Read more:Gift cards and vouchers remain a popular choice of Christmas reward because they offer employees choice and flexibility around where to spend them.Tailored gifts, such as mobile beauty services, experience vouchers and personalised products, are increasing in popularity among employers.Employers must consider the messages that their Christmas rewards are ...
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AnalysisHow to motivate and engage employees after a merger or acquisition
Need to know:Before, during and after a merger and acquisition, transparent and frequent communication from senior leadership is essential to quell potential gossip and rumours that could negatively impact motivation.Staff forums that contribute to the re-design of an organisation’s values and vision after a merger and acquisition can boost employee ...
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AnalysisThe role of the workplace in employee motivation
Need to know:A poor work environment can have a detrimental impact on employee motivation, performance, and wellbeing.Providing a variety of workspaces can encourage new ways of working and enable staff to work in an environment that best suits them and the task at hand.Organisations should consider areas that can contribute ...
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AnalysisInfographic: The office facilities staff value
An infographic highlighting the office facilities that employee respondents value and the proportion of respondents that do not have access to these facilities. (Source: Research by Peldon Rose, published in August 2017).!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");
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AnalysisAre traditional approaches to employee motivation still valid today?
Need to knowContemporary motivation schemes, including digital rewards and points programmes, should sit alongside more traditional employee benefits rather than be mutually exclusive.Employers are still recognising and rewarding talent through loyalty milestones but over shorter periods of time, such as at one-year rather than five-year increments.Employers are also making more ...
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AnalysisTop tips for linking recognition to an organisation’s values
Need to know:Employers looking to link organisational values to employee recognition should ensure that each value can be demonstrated as part of a recognition scheme in order to engage employees with corporate objectives.Values-based recognition should be delivered in the moment to have the greatest impact on employee behaviour.Language used to ...
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Infographic: Will employers offer any summer perks this year?
An infographic outlining the summer perks employers plan to offer in 2017. (Source: Employee Benefits poll, May 2017). Read more in: Quick wins to motivate employees during the summer months.!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","//e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");
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AnalysisQuick wins to motivate employees during the summer months
Need to know:The summer months present an opportunity for employers to boost staff motivation as employees naturally start to think about events such as holidays and days out.Employers can base workplace motivation initiatives around how employees spend their personal time.The summer offers an ideal opportunity to focus on wellbeing, which ...
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AnalysisHow to incorporate corporate social responsibility into a motivation strategy
Need to know:Corporate and social responsibility (CSR) activities can include a range of initiatives such as payroll giving, charitable fundraising, volunteering, and environmentally-friendly schemes.While large employers have a duty to report their corporate sustainability actions, employers can benefit from promoting CSR through the attraction and retention of key talent.Engaging employees ...
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AnalysisWhat is the role of long-service awards in today’s workplace?
Need to know:Long-service awards can form part of a wider employee motivation and recognition strategy.Recognition dates have become more frequent, with some employers now celebrating employee service annually.Long-service awards have developed to offer personalised gifts for staff, such as e-gift cards, rather than a pre-determined reward.Long-service awards have traditionally been ...
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AnalysisHow could workplace automation impact engagement and reward strategies?
Need to know:Increased automation is likely to disrupt established ways of working and individuals’ relationship with employers.Organisations will need to tap into new skill sets, either through reskilling or the attraction of digital and non-traditional talent.As the profile of the workforce diversifies, a more targeted, flexible approach to reward and ...
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AnalysisHow to boost employee motivation to aid retention in the new year
Need to know:Laying the groundwork for a motivation strategy should begin in December to help build momentum and excitement for the new year.January is a good time to promote benefits that focus on financial and physical wellbeing.Long-term goals should be broken down into shorter-term targets to bolster employee motivation.After all ...
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AnalysisHow to engage employees with corporate gift cards
Need to know:To engage employees with corporate gift cards, organisations should involve staff in the creation of a scheme.If employees have an input into the parameters of an incentive scheme, they are more likely to show greater appreciation of a reward.Offering employees a choice of reward will also increase engagement ...
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AnalysisHow to use benefits to boost engagement and motivation during a busy Q4
Need to knowReward and recognition schemes can motivate staff to meet quarterly and year-end targets.Employers should think about what benefits would help employees in the last few months of the year.Physical, financial and mental wellbeing benefits can provide support for staff during a busy fourth quarter.For sectors such as retail, ...
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AnalysisInfographic: The top benefits highly engaged employees received in 2015
An infographic showing the top benefits that were received by highly engaged employees in 2015 (Source: Red Letter Days for Business' The rewards report, March 2016).Read more in The latest trends in the corporate gift card market.
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AnalysisWhat are the latest trends in the corporate gift card market?
Need to knowGift cards can be a great way to reward staff, but reward and benefits managers should think carefully about how they present the vouchers to maximise their impact.Keeping a wide-ranging workforce engaged can be a challenge; gift cards are a great way to keep everyone happy.E-codes are a ...