All Employee engagement articles – Page 71
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OpinionLovewell's logic: What constitutes a good resignation?
In the age of the Great Resignation, it seems that some employees are looking for alternatives to the traditional resignation letter. Greetings card retailer Funky Pigeon this week launched a resignation card which simply requires an individual to fill in the blanks in a template resignation message.But what message does ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 40% of global employers fail to include staff in remote work discussion
EXCLUSIVE: Two-fifths (40%) of global organisations have failed to include employees in decision-making around remote-working policies, resulting in a disconnect with staff preferences, according to research conducted by workplace experience business ISS.Its research surveyed 100 real estate and facilities management professionals within global organisations in a range of industries, including ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 15 July – 21 July 2022
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 15 July and 21 July were: Supreme Court rules teacher entitled to more holiday pay in landmark caseJohn Lewis Partnership becomes Menopause Friendly EmployerCourt of Appeal overturns injunction preventing Tesco from removing enhanced pay English NHS staff receive minimum £1,400 pay rise ...
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ArticlePrincipality and Admiral named Best UK Workplaces for Women 2022
Admiral Group, Principality Building Society and Salesforce are among the employers named as the Best UK Workplaces for Women in 2022 by Great Place to Work UK.Principality Building Society was ranked first in the super large organisation category, followed by Salesforce and Admiral.Education and training business Realise topped the leaderboard ...
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ArticleYapily hires new chief people officer
Open banking platform Yapily has appointed Caroline Abercrombie (pictured) as chief people officer as part of its continuing growth strategies.Abercrombie, who has more than two decades of experience in growing tech start-ups, has been recruited to lead Yapily’s efforts to acquire top talent, support a thriving and dynamic team, and ...
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Supplier articleHow to support employees in a difficult economic climate
Author : Dominic Taylor, Director of Enterprise at Reward GatewayHR leaders everywhere are looking to apply the lessons learnt during the pandemic to address new challenges brought on by rising inflation costs. One solution you can control is how to harness technology to deliver world-class benefits to support your people, ...
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ArticleRSA Insurance launches domestic abuse support
RSA Insurance has introduced a domestic abuse policy to support its 4,500 employees, including paid leave for those who need to deal with issues at home.The initiative has been designed to raise awareness in the workplace, as well as creating a safe and inclusive environment, and to increase the visibility ...
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ArticleHaleon introduces inclusive parental leave policy
Consumer health organisation Haleon has launched an equal parental leave policy to coincide with its first day as an independent business, following its demerger from GlaxoSmithKline.On its first day of trading on the London Stock Exchange, 18 July 2022, the business announced that its 22,000-plus members of staff across 170 ...
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Supplier articleConsistently recognise employees with a culture of recognition
Author : Alexandra Powell, Director of Client Culture & Engagement at Reward GatewayRecognition itself is a powerful topic in 2022. Our recent survey found that 85% of employees say it's important employers enable recognition from peers and managers. Employees aren’t just hoping that their managers are good at recognition, ...
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AnalysisHow much of a priority is employee engagement for employers?
With employers battling issues such as increased stress among the workforce, burnout among managers, resignations, health concerns, and Covid-19's (Coronavirus) impact on staff absence, employee engagement has become more of a challenge for some.Organisations that can link their work either directly or indirectly to broader societal goals that employees care ...
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OpinionGethin Nadin: Employee engagement is still relevant in its own right
For many, it probably seems like employee engagement gave way to employee wellbeing or the employee experience over the last five years, but the reality is all that three of these separate, but symbiotic elements of work, are still very relevant in their own right. Employee engagement is the psychological ...
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Case StudiesSaga prioritises engagement within people strategy
Saga, a provider of products and services for people aged 50 and over, has always considered employee engagement to be a significant priority, but since 2020 has reinforced its efforts through the introduction of a people strategy supported by engagement initiatives.The organisation, which employs more than 2,500 employees, focuses on ...
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Supplier articleExploring 3 common Employee Value Proposition myths
Author: Alastair Fitzsimons Employee Engagement Consultant at Reward GatewayIt seems like businesses of all shapes and sizes are being challenged with employee retention and attraction. But you don’t have to be a multi-national powerhouse to create an amazing culture and Employee Value Proposition (EVP) for your people.In my role as ...
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Article77% think flexible working is most important benefit
More than three-quarters (77%) of employees think flexible working is the most important benefit when considering a job move in 2022, according to research by global HR and payroll firm Remote.The firm surveyed 10,000 full-time employees across the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the US, to find out what ...
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ArticleJohn Lewis Partnership becomes Menopause Friendly Employer
The John Lewis Partnership has been awarded Menopause Friendly Employer accreditation by Menopause Friendly’s independent panel.According to the panel, the partnership has received the accreditation as it created an inclusive culture where all members of staff can talk about the menopause, and women are given the support they need.The business, ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: The temperature's rising...
As the temperature looks set to soar further in the coming days, the question of when it becomes too hot to work is inevitably on many people's minds. Under current UK law, there are rules around minimum working temperatures, but no maximum limit.With the Met Office having issued a level ...
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ArticleTrident Building Consultancy transfers ownership to staff
Surveying practice Trident Building Consultancy, which has offices in the UK and Dublin, has transferred ownership of the business to its 90-plus employees, with all shares passing to an employee ownership trust (EOT).According to the directors, the existing management structure will stay in place, with the EOT managed by five ...
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Case StudiesMoneypenny's leadership builds on authentic foundations
Telephone answering and outsourced reception organisation Moneypenny was set up by brother and sister Ed Reeves and Rachel Clacher in 2000, whose leadership established that authenticity should be at the heart of its operations.Joanna Swash, chief executive officer (CEO) of Moneypenny, says: “It comes from personality of leadership, and Ed ...
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AnalysisWhy is authentic leadership important in business?
Need to knowEmployees are increasingly demanding that their leaders act with authenticity and integrity as they re-evaluate their priorities post-pandemic.Authenticity demands a number of skills, from empathy to strategy, many of which can be coached and nurtured by businesses.Listening to employees and fostering the right culture are integral to survive ...
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ArticleRoyal Docks starts campaign to become London's first living wage place
Credit: dominika zara / Shutterstock.comThe Royal Docks in Newham, London, has launched a campaign to become a living wage place, with the aim of increasing the number of accredited employers by 50% over the next three years.The campaign has been launched at the same time as ExCeL London received living ...