All Employee engagement articles – Page 129
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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 ...
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OpinionLiza Andersin: The importance of boosting employee morale
The way people work has changed dramatically over the last five to 10 years, and is predicted to continue shifting rapidly as we move into the future. Employers are having to compete to attract and retain the best talent in this ever-changing space, in addition to focusing on business outcomes. ...
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Supplier articleHow employee benefits help you retain staff and save £30k per new hire
£30,500 is the average cost of replacing an employee. For a business of 500 people with an annual turnover rate of 19% that’s £2.85m in lost productivity and logistical costs each year.Reducing turnover is the key to minimising these costs. And employee benefits play a central role in creating an ...
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Supplier articleWhy you should align your benefits with your purpose
Aligning your employee benefits with your company’s purpose, values and brand is a great way to engage your employees and strengthen those company values.Engaging your employeesThere’s a good chance your employees have been drawn to your business due to its purpose and values in the first place. This is particularly ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Highways England launches engagement platform for 5,650 staff
EXCLUSIVE: Motorway and A-road maintenance and operations organisation Highways England has launched a new employee engagement platform for its 5,650 staff.The Extra Mile platform, provided by Xexec, was implemented on 1 April 2019 to offer employees access to more than 3,000 discounts and lifestyle services, as well as a dedicated ...
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Supplier article5 reasons why flexible work arrangements are good for business
Employers are legally obliged to consider one flexible working request a year from any employee who has worked for them for more than six months – but they don’t have to accept.Flexible working doesn’t have to mean employees who work less – it means helping your employees find hours that ...
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Supplier articleFive ways to engage and motivate Generation Z
By Catrin Lewis, Head of Global EngagementWhat motivates you at work may not motivate the person sitting next to you. Think about the people who work at your organisation – you likely have a diverse group with different expectations, goals and preferences.We now have four distinct generations working together at ...
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ArticleGoodman Masson and Sky shortlisted for Best employee engagement strategy
Financial recruitment organisation Goodman Masson and telecommunications business Sky have been shortlisted in the Best employee engagement strategy category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2019.This award recognises and celebrates an employer that has used benefits within its wider reward strategy to engage employees with the organisation, boosting productivity, satisfaction and ...
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ArticleMore than nine in 10 leaders believe they need to use benefits better to retain staff
The majority (94%) of employers believe that their organisation needs to better use benefits as a strategic lever to improve employee retention, according to research by Capita Employee Benefits.The digital opportunity: Re-imagining the employee experience in benefits, a report which surveyed 200 HR and benefits professionals, 500 business leaders, including ...
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Supplier articleState of Employee Engagement 2019
TerryberryReward is teaming up with HR.com to conduct a survey on the State of Employee Engagement in 2019. Various sources indicate that overall workforce employee engagement levels have remained stagnant. This state of the industry study will attempt to find out why. The study will examine everything ...
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Supplier articleNine ideas to help launch an effective employee engagement programme
By Helena Davies, Corporate Client Success Manager Getting your company’s employee engagement programme off the ground can be pretty daunting. Given the time (and money!) you’ve already put in, what you want most is to have your people using the programme and experiencing how it can change their everyday interactions ...
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Supplier articleEmployee culture and why we should care
Corporate and employee culture impacts every corner of your business. Leadership stays on the same page. Employees are happier and, therefore, more engaged and productive. Prospective employees are more interested in joining and staying with your company. Perhaps most importantly, all these components work together to give your company its ...
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Supplier articleQuality of life benefits
From the name, employee benefits might be seen as something which benefits only the employee. However, with 69% of workers saying they’re more likely to apply for a new role that offers them good benefits, employee benefits schemes can prove to be just as beneficial to the employer.How can benefits ...
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Supplier articleWhy a car benefit beats cash for employee wellbeing
The ease of making cash payments each month instead of looking after a fleet of company cars is tempting. But it’s not the best option for employee wellbeing, as we explain in this article.Why cash doesn’t cut itCompany car cash allowances are usually offered to employees in roles that ...