All Employee engagement articles – Page 120
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ArticleRob Wall: What can employers do to address Bame inequality in the workplace?
When looking to address the inequalities faced by black, Asian and minority ethnic (Bame) individuals, employers should first focus on leadership.Senior leaders need to speak up and talk publicly about their organisation’s commitments. They need to develop and own action plans for increasing the representation of Bame employees and for ...
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ArticleSandra Kerr: What can employers do to address Bame inequality in the workplace?
Responsible employers are inclusive employers. However, for a variety of reasons, inequality persists among UK employers, with many people from black, Asian or minority ethnic (Bame) backgrounds still underemployed, underpromoted and under-represented at senior levels, as detailed in Race in the workplace: The McGregor-Smith review, published by the Department for ...
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ArticleHilton and Mars UK recognised among UK’s Best workplaces for women 2019
Admiral Group, Adobe, EY, Gap, Hilton (pictured), Goodman Masson and McCarthy Recruitment are among the organisations recognised in the UK’s Best workplaces for women 2019 report, compiled by Great Place to Work.The report, now in its second year, recognises organisations that go beyond statutory requirements to ensure that women are ...
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OpinionJemima Coleman: Diversity in the legal sector needs to improve to reflect society as a whole
Across the UK, more than half of all practising solicitors are women, while black, Asian and minority ethnic (Bame) individuals account for 21% of lawyers in law firms, according to August 2017 data from the Solicitors Regulation Authority. These figures compare favourably to the UK as a whole, where women ...
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ArticleSainsbury’s Argos named Best place to work at logistics awards event
Image credit: Serge Cornu/ShutterstockRetailer Sainsbury’s Argos has been named the Best place to work at the annual Talent in Logistics Awards, in recognition of its high employee engagement.The awards, organised by Talent in Logistics, a support business for the transport, logistics and warehouse sector in the UK, aim to recognise ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Seven in 10 cite engagement as the main issue driving benefit strategy
EXCLUSIVE: Seven in 10 (71%) respondents see driving employee engagement as the main issue influencing their benefits strategies, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Benefits research 2019, published in May 2019, found that when it comes to the issues shaping benefits strategies, the same items sit at the top as ...
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ArticleStagecoach wins international awards for employee experience app
Transport organisation Stagecoach has won two international awards for its implementation of an employee experience app for around 20,000 bus and rail employees.The app, provided by Blink, was initially launched in November 2018 to help improve the organisation’s employee engagement. Since then, the app has been rolled out to staff ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Is work-life balance so difficult to achieve?
Hello! Earlier this week, I returned to my role as Editor of Employee Benefits after 13 months’ maternity leave (which seemed to fly past at a frightening speed!).I have spent the majority of my first week back trying to catch up with all that has happened in the world of ...
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Supplier articleElements of a successful benefits platform
by Debra Corey, Best-Selling Author & Advisor to Reward GatewayDiscover the six elements of a successful employee benefits platform and how they can make your Employee Value Proposition stand out as a top employer to better attract, retain and engage your workforce. By downloading this highlight you'll:Discover how to align ...
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ArticleCisco and Etsy among 2019’s best North American organisations for engagement
Technology organisation Cisco (pictured), e-commerce website Etsy and global food manufacturer Mars are among the organisations recognised at the 2019 North American Employee Engagement Awards, organised by The Employee Engagement Awards (EE Awards).The annual event is designed to celebrate organisations based in North America that put employee engagement at the ...
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Supplier article12 ways to showcase company culture in everything you do
by Didi Kirova, Head of Learning at Reward GatewayCompany culture is one of the most important parts of your organisation and is key to attracting and retaining the best talent. Which is why it’s key to keep it at the forefront of everything you do, especially as your company goes ...
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Supplier articleThree unique employee benefits for working parents to boost engagement
By Hend Perks, Employee Engagement Specialist at Reward GatewayI’ve just come back to work after having spent the last year on fully-paid maternity leave. Yes, you read that right: one year of fully-paid maternity leave, thanks to Reward Gateway.I don’t think I could name many businesses that afford this kind ...
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Supplier articlePlanning ahead: Four steps to creating an efficient employee reward calendar
By Debra Corey, Best-Selling Author & Advisor to Reward GatewayWe all use calendars, right? We use them to plan for our business meetings, our social events outside of work, for activities big and small that we want to prepare for or not miss. Then why don’t we do the same ...
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ArticleAmazon uses video games to engage warehouse employees
Something for the weekend: E-commerce organisation Amazon has tried to combat boredom by taking a leaf out of Mary Poppins’ book and turning work into a game, or more specifically, a video game.According to US newspaper The Washington Post, Amazon has implemented screens next to employees’ desks at five warehouses ...
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Supplier article15 innovative benefits to delight and engage employees
By Debra Corey, Group Reward DirectorAny employer can put a benefits offering in place. It’s how you use those benefits which will really set you apart. In this eBook, written by Debra Corey, our Group Reward Director, she covers 15 innovative benefits which you can use to delight and engage ...
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Supplier articleHow to implement an employee volunteer benefit to increase engagement in your organisation
by Rob Marsh, Content Writer at Reward GatewayPaid volunteer days are becoming increasingly popular as a benefit, especially amongst younger people that are entering the workforce for the first time. And, according to a Deloitte survey, 89% of employees believe that companies who sponsor volunteer activities offer a better overall ...
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Supplier articleHow personalised benefits attract and retain staff
Your employees are used to personalisation as consumers and they're beginning to expect the same level of individualisation at work. Suddenly, one-size-fits-all benefits are exposed for what they really are: one size fits no-one.With five generations in the workplace for the first time, variety and flexibility is the key to ...
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OpinionNicola Critchley: Nurturing talent is vital to closing gender gaps
It may come as no surprise that the issue of gender diversity and equality in the legal industry is on a par with the experiences that women face in most traditionally male-orientated sectors.However, data published by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in February 2018, based on information from 180,000 people working ...
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ArticleBT Group adopts employee ownership model for 100,000 staff
Telecommunications organisation BT Group (BT) has launched an employee ownership scheme for its 100,000 worldwide employees, aiming to boost employee engagement and improve customer service.The new 'yourshare' scheme will amount to approximately £50 million a year for BT’s global employees; this includes an initial award value of £500 per staff ...
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Supplier articleHow small businesses can win the war on talent
Looking for new ways to attract and retain top talent?You’re not alone. 99% of businesses in the UK fall into the category of small to medium enterprises (SMEs), employing less than 250 people. Studies undertaken in 2018 found recruitment and retention was high on the list of the key challenges ...