All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 110
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LinkedIn gives all employees an iPad mini
LinkedIn has awarded each of its 3,500 employees an iPad mini as a reward for beating quarterly revenue targets by more than $25 million.The iPads were handed out at the organisation’s bi-weekly, all-employee meeting.A LinkedIn spokesperson said: “We wanted to acknowledge the hard work and accomplishments of all of our ...
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The White Company launches corporate reward division
The White Company has launched a corporate reward division called The White Company for Business, which enables employers to incentivise and recognise employees.Gift vouchers are available in £5, £10 and £50 denominations, which can be spent online, in-store and via phone. The vouchers can also be remotely activated.The White Company ...
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Visa Europe trains staff to volunteer
EXCLUSIVE: Visa Europe is to provide training to employees this month, before they embark on UK-wide volunteering assignments.The credit card company’s volunteering programme, which has been in place for several years, enables staff to develop skills by working directly with local communities.Through the Arc Building Better Business programme, which is ...
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Cary Cooper: Do team incentives really work?
This prolonged recession means staff are focusing more and more on survival. This type of scenario often leads to people looking after their own career, whether that means protecting their own job or promotion prospects.It is difficult, in this context, for managers to initiate change, which is vital when times ...
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Stephen Bevan: Do team incentives really work?
You might imagine this would be supported by team-based pay or incentive systems, but these are not as common as you might think. Why is this?For a start, there is no point trying to incentivise a team unless it really is a team. Does it form a natural grouping in ...
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Phil Handley: Do team incentives really work?
In the past, we have operated a popular incentive where income exceeding our quarterly sales target is split among staff members as a bonus. In addition to this, we organise a host of social events to reward good company performance. The budget for these events is tied to certain financial ...
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Travel incentives inspire staff
IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE, READ THIS…Travel incentives can help to engage and motivate employees.There are incentives to fit motivation budgets of any size.Rewards can range from cinema tickets to round-the-world trips for two.Exotic holidays occupy many an employee’s daydreams during the dreary winter months, but for some employers they ...
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Center Parcs pilots incentives for saving energy
Center Parcs has launched a Home Energy Pilot scheme offering financial incentives to encourage its 6,000 employees to reduce the amount of gas, water and electricity they use in their homes.Employees that opt into the scheme are given an electricity smart meter to record electricity consumption.Water and gas use is ...
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Anglian celebrates 24 long-serving employees
Anglian Home Improvements held an awards ceremony to celebrate 24 employees’ service with the organisation.The ceremony was held on 29 November at the Holiday Inn at Norwich Airport, where 21 employees were awarded for 30 years’ service and three employees for 40 years’ service, including factory manager Andy Mobbs (pictured).Each ...
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Peer 1 staff get gift-wrapping service
Web hosting provider Peer 1 is offering staff a free professional gift-wrapping service at its Southampton headquarters today.The organisation’s 60 employees have been allowed to do their Christmas shopping online at work with presents delivered to the office.The gift-wrapping service, provided by Happy Wrapping Services, will be available free of ...
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Starbucks makes changes to staff benefits
Starbucks’ employees have been asked to sign revised employment terms, which include the addition of a contributory pension scheme, the removal of paid lunch breaks, and changes to sick leave and maternity benefits.The changes will affect around 7,000 staff at 750 UK coffee shops.A consultation with peer-selected employees from across ...
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Employee owners are happier and healthier
More than two-thirds (78%) of respondents who work for employee-owned businesses (EOBs) said their organisation had very good policies on health and wellbeing, according to research by the Employee Ownership Association (EOA).Its research, Fit for work? Health and wellbeing of employees in employee-owned business, sponsored by John Lewis Partnership, found ...
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Confessions of a benefits manager: Presents of mind
Big Bad Boss has asked me to organise a Christmas gift for the UK office. At least it is only for the UK; I can imagine what it would be like if I had to do it for the whole of the international business. All the same, I am rather ...
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Employers spread seasonal cheer
Michael Rose, director at Rewards Consulting, said employers are more aware of the diversity in their workforces, which is reflected in the gifts they give.Staff at Asda received a ‘thank-you’ £20 gift voucher to spend at the store, contributions to their Christmas party and a free festive lunch. Jane Earnshaw, ...
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Buyer's guide to motivation vouchers
Motivation vouchers are a great benefit to offer employees during an economic downturn while pay increases and bonuses remain in short supply.A simple thank-you is sometimes not enough to make staff feel appreciated, but a retail voucher or gift card, because of its tangible nature, can do the trick.Employers are ...
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AnalysisNew look for long-service awards
IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE, READ THIS…The cost to employers of providing long-service awards will increase as employees work longer.Recognition for one or two years’ service is increasing as the UK workforce becomes more transient.The value of long-service awards increases with employees’ length of service.Gold watches, carriage clocks and lunch ...
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Case Studies
Asda staff wear service badges with pride
Employees receive a one-off cash payment of £15 or £20 at 15 and 20 years’ service, respectively, on which Asda pays the tax and national insurance.Alan Robertson, recognition team leader at Asda, says: “We are reviewing that because £15 and £20 payments are not particularly relevant in today’s economy. It ...
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Asda gives employees a festive thank you
EXCLUSIVE: Asda has given employees a festive thank you, which includes a £20 gift voucher to spend at the grocery store, contributions towards their Christmas party, and a free Christmas lunch.The thank you is packaged up in a card, which each line manager personally writes to each staff member.Employees received ...
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AnalysisSocial media plays growing role in recognition schemes
IF YOU READ NOTHING ELSE, READ THIS …Employers are increasingly using social media as an internal communications tool.Popular sites include online billboards, such as Chatter, Jive and Yammer.The low-cost, instantaneous nature of social media-based recognition programmes makes them attractive tools for employers to use, particularly during the economic downturnRecognising and ...
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Case Studies
Virgin Media uses social media-based recognition
The scheme started at Virgin Mobile, where it was managed by an external provider. Staff filled in a form, known as a ‘Shout’, and handed it to a colleague, who pinned it to the back of their desk.When Virgin Mobile was rebranded to Virgin Media in February 2007, the recognition ...