All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 116
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The Entertainer increases take-up of payroll-giving scheme
Toy retailer The Entertainer has seen a 26% take-up of its payroll-giving scheme among its 800 staff since it was launched in May.Gary Grant, owner of The Entertainer, said: “The Entertainer has always had a culture of giving. We give 10% of our profits to charities we support and staff ...
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How reward professionals should tackle conflicts of interest
If you read nothing else, read this... Bending the rules when it comes to benefits is a highly emotive issue and can result in conflicts of interest for reward professionals. Self-interest in a particular perk is not necessarily a bad thing. Reward professionals must not be tempted to let personal ...
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Case Studies
Case study: B&Q fits in older workers
DIY retailer B&Q sees that an age-diverse workforce brings a wealth of skills and experience. It has operated without a default retirement age for over 15 years, and aims to provide ageneutral benefits for its 32,000 employees.This means ensuring the perks for staff across its 300 UK branches, such as ...
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Case study: Marks and Spencer sells flexible approach
At Marks and Spencer, a workforce with a broad age demographic means ensuring the benefits that it offers are relevant to all generations.The retail firm has operated without a default retirement age since 2001.In 2006, it introduced flexible retirement, offering staff the opportunity to retire and take their pension while ...
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Planning ahead for an ageing workforce
If you read nothing else, read this… Taking a long-term view of the workforce is essential. Reward can play a key role in recruitment, retention and staff development strategies. With people living longer, pensions will have to stretch further, so many people will consider staying in work past ...
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Hastings Direct pledges 1,000 days support for charity
Hastings Direct has pledged to give 1,000 days support for charity, one day each for every member of staff.The insurance broker has announced that its charity this year is Raystede Welfare Centre for Animals.Edward Fitzmaurice, chief executive officer at Hastings Direct, will kick off the 1,000 day pledge by taking ...
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Amec wins BG Energy Challenge
More than 200 participants making up 38 teams from companies including Centrica, Hess and Tullow Oil took part in the BG Energy Challenge from 7-9 July, and raised £236,000 for charity in the process.The money went to overseas aid agency Care International and Sparks, the children’s medical research charity.The six-stage ...
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Acorne grows new team events service
Experience days specialist Acorne has launched a team events service for business clients.The name behind brands such as Virgin Experience Days, The Virgin Voucher, Leisure Vouchers and Exhileration, Acorne now offers group packages at popular venues, designed to reward, motivate and build strong bonds through shared experiences.Acorne also offers a ...
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Asda celebrates 15,000 years’ service from employees
Asda employees celebrated 15,000 years’ service at the supermarket’s Big Anniversary celebration.The 700 attendees of the celebration will receive an extra week’s holiday and £300 each.The annual event, this year held at Harewood House in Leeds on 20 July, recognises employees with 25, 30 and 40 years’ service with the ...
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Former bin man clears up rubbish for fun
A former bin man spends his free time travelling hundreds of miles to empty bins at waste tips for free, demonstrating that employee engagement can reach extreme levels.Steve Jones, who secured his first job as a dustman in 1987, has taken ‘rubbish’ holidays in places as far flung as Malta ...
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Mercer research: Less than half of employees think they are paid fairly
Less than half of employees (41%) feel they are paid fairly for the job they do while 54% think they are treated fairly at work, according to research conducted by Mercer.†The What’s Working survey also found that 42% of employees believe they are recognised for doing a good job, and ...
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P&MM launches personalised rewards service
P&MM has launched a new recognition service that allows employers to personalise incentive rewards.Its Recognise Me - Personalised By You programme is available as part of a motivation scheme and enables line managers to select employees to reward, or staff to nominate colleagues.The programme is then used to design a ...
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Home Group launches peer recognition scheme
Home Group has launched a peer recognition scheme to enable its 4,000 employees to show their appreciation of colleagues.After reviewing its benefits offering, the supported and affordable housing organisation identified that staff wanted some form of recognition scheme.The scheme, launched last month, allows employees to nominate a colleague for an ...
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Analysis
Recognition has global differences
If you read nothing else, read this…The recognition awards staff prefer to receive varies across the globe.Employers must determine what type of incentives are appropriate for their diverse workforces.Employers should also consider what language to deliver their scheme in.Logistics such as delivery of incentives and import duties should be measured ...
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Case Studies
Case study: Symantec spreads the good news on reward
Security software provider Symantec has expanded rapidly through acquisition, growing its workforce from 6,500 to 14,000 in July 2005, and reaching 18,500 today. The firm operates in more than 50 countries.Jennifer Reimert, senior director, global compensation at Symantec, says: “One of the challenges of rapid growth was a resulting ‘culture ...
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Eversheds’ staff volunteer on community projects
International law firm Eversheds has participated in its third annual Give and Gain Day.The UK’s national day of employee volunteering, managed by Business in the Community (BITC), saw more than 20,000 volunteers from 527 organisations donating hours worth £2.4 million into community projects.More than 330 employees from across Eversheds’ international ...
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Globoforce launches employee recognition application for smartphones
Globoforce has launched an HR application for smartphones to enable employers to ensure staff recognition and appreciation keeps pace with behaviour and performance.The application, Globoforce Mobile, allows managers and employees to give, receive, approve and redeem recognition awards anywhere and at anytime.In addition, with Globoforce Mobile, employees who have received ...
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Ukranian football team have pay docked when they lose
In many industries, reward is closely linked to performance. However, in football, players take home bumper pay packets, regardless of whether they perform on the pitch or score on their own goal during a crucial match.Ukranian football team Dynamo Kiev, however, has taken a new approach to motivating players, which ...
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City workers raise money for juvenile diabetes research
Employees in the City of London took part in a sponsored lunchtime spin event to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).The Spin to Cure Diabetes event saw 33 teams of five take part in the eight-minute sprint challenge on static bikes outside the Royal Exchange in London ...
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IFF Research: UK faces challenge to embed volunteering culture at work
The UK faces a challenge to embed volunteering in workplace cultures, as research from IFF Research found that just 7% of employees have done voluntary work on paid work time at their current employer.The research, part of IFF Research’s Attitudes to Work study, found that 38% of respondents said that ...