All Employee engagement articles – Page 157
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ArticleJackie Buttery: Should benefits professionals get to know their staff?
I read an article fairly recently about the value of insight and about doing your homework before investing money. The retailers all do their homework extensively, canvassing customer opinion widely.Could benefits professionals take something from this sector and regard staff as more like customers to seek feedback more readily?We conduct ...
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AnalysisHow employers can support the transforming nature of employees
If you read nothing else, read this…Employees have evolved to demand a far broader mix of employee benefits and a more supportive working environment.Employees increasingly want a job to be on their terms, which includes being able to work and do things on the go.Many employers may simply require an ...
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ArticleOvo revamps flexible benefits scheme
EXCLUSIVE: Ovo has revamped its flexible benefits scheme for its 700 employees, in order to reflect its values and reward philosophy.The energy firm’s new online benefits strategy ‘My Rewards’, which uses Thomsons Online Benefits’ Darwin software, was introduced to better cater to its workforce which has doubled in size due ...
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AnalysisHow to use wellbeing initiatives to boost employee engagement
Key pointsA workplace culture focused on wellbeing can help to boost employee engagement.A strong visual brand and communication strategy designed to increase awareness across large workforces is key to engaging employees. Line managers play an important role in supporting staff to cope with everyday pressures effectively and, consequently, boosting engagement ...
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AnalysisBupa: The benefits of engaging employees in health and wellbeing
Key pointsThere is a compelling business case for engaging employees in their health and wellbeing.Engaging staff in their health and wellbeing is more likely to achieve results and create long-term change. Creating a positive and proactive health culture can reduce future health risks and ensure employers benefit from a workforce ...
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AnalysisSimplyhealth: How online portals can boost staff engagement in health and wellbeing
Key points Health and wellbeing technology, such as online portals, can help staff to engage and manage their own health and wellbeing.A range of benefits and support services can be offered to staff via online portals.A health management tool that is free, easily accessible and user-friendly can reinvigorate all employees ...
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ArticleCapital One named UK's best large employer
Capital One has been named the UK’s best large employer in the Great Place to Work Institute’s ‘Best Workplaces 2015’ awards.This is the third consecutive year that the credit card organisation has won the award, which is based on an assessment of organisations’ workplace culture, employee engagement and management practices.Capital ...
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ArticleLaurus Development launches employee ownership trust
Laurus Development has launched an employee ownership trust.As part of its move from the public to the private sector, the qualification and learning provider to the justice sector is now 25% owned by its employees.Laurus Development has been advised by law firm Fieldfisher on its move to employee ownership since ...
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Neil McCawley: Engagement and cost the focus for Awards finalists
brightcove.createExperiences();Employee engagement and cost were the focus for finalists of the Employee Benefits Awards 2015, who demonstrated the value they had obtained from all of the benefits provided to their employees, according to Neil McCawley, head of reward and benefits ...
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Article39% offer staff paid time off to volunteer
More than a third (39%) of respondents offer staff paid time off to volunteer, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).Its From big society to the big organisation: the role of organisations in supporting employee volunteering report, which surveyed 868 employers with more than 250 ...
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AnalysisHow to create a summer motivation strategy
If you read nothing else read this…Summer can be a good time to motivate employees by highlighting benefits such as childcare provision, health and wellbeing programmes and retail discounts and vouchers.Financial wellbeing is equally important during the summer months.Personal recognition or a ‘thank you’ can help boost staff motivation.The summer ...
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ArticleHome Group recognition scheme boosts corporate values
Housing charity Home Group offers its staff recognition e-cards to send to one another for helping to better represent its core values and increase employee engagement.So far, 12,000 of these have been sent to employees. The organisation also conducted workshops in-house with employees and managers about how to better live ...
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ArticleScottish Power increases benefits engagement
EXCLUSIVE: Scottish Power has increased employee engagement with benefits after switching from online to paper-based total reward statements.Since the launch of its paper statements in November 2014, 70% of the energy firm’s employees either strongly agreed or agreed that they appreciated the benefits offered by their employer.More than 70% of ...
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ArticleBehavioural science can boost motivation
A better understanding of the science behind the impact of pay and reward on employee behaviour could increase staff motivation, according to a study by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).Its Show me the money! The behavioural science of reward report also found that money may not always ...
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AnalysisWhat is employee engagement?
If you read nothing else, read this…A single definition of employee engagement does not exist.But engaged employees are typically motivated to go the extra mile in their work for their employers. A balanced psychological contract between employers and employees helps to ensure that this is the case.Definitions vary considerably between ...
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AnalysisCan employee benefits really drive employee engagement?
The relationship between employers and their employees is similar to a marriage, in that it needs to be a two-way partnership. For the relationship to work, both parties need to know what they are committing to, and both the employer and the employee need to be honest about what is ...
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AnalysisHow health engagement drives the health of a business
The business benefits of a healthy and engaged workforce are about more than low sickness absence figures.Employees who feel that their employer cares for their health and wellbeing are more likely to be motivated and engaged and less likely to leave the organisation.Deciding to invest in a long-term healthcare strategy ...
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AnalysisHow apprenticeships can help boost employee engagement
Apprenticeships are becoming an increasingly popular option for businesses, and it is easy to see why. They enable organisations to grow their workforce, providing highly qualified and motivated employees.A primary reason for employers employing an apprentice is a need to improve their skills base and boost their long-term business development ...
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ArticleAsons Solicitors launches staff incentive scheme
Asons Solicitors has launched an incentive scheme aimed at motivating its 306 employees.Through the scheme, the personal injury law firm awards staff certificates, which can be exchanged for high street retail vouchers. Employees can earn merit certificates for actions such as 100% attendance, good time management, hitting individual targets and ...
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ArticleE.On boosts staff engagement via recognition
E.On has improved its employee engagement and motivation scores by up to eight percentage points as a result of its recognition scheme. Before implementing its Buzz recognition programme, provided by P&MM, in 2013, the energy organisation recorded a staff motivation score of 61%. This has now increased to 69%. In ...