All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 116
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EXCLUSIVE: Renishaw rewards staff with gift cards
Healthcare manufacturer Renishaw rewarded each of its 1,800 UK staff with a £30 Love2shop gift card for Christmas.The pre-loaded card can be used at high-street shops such as Argos, BHS, Boots, Comet, Debenhams and HMV. Hannah Hind, personnel administrator, said: “Our board is committed to rewarding the hard work and ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Asos relaunches giving scheme with 'winter wonderland' theme
Online retailer Asos has increased take-up of payroll giving by 30% after using a ‘winter wonderland’ theme to relaunch its scheme.The event, held at the firm’s London office on 1 December, saw the office cafe decked out with candy canes and gingerbread houses.Staff were invited to build a gingerbread house ...
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Olympics can kick-start new benefits
If you read nothing else, read this:Employers can motivate and engage employees by aligning benefits and reward strategies with London 2012.They can implement a business plan that allows staff to take holiday or work flexibly.Putting in an office TV or allowing staff to stream events live on their computers is ...
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CIPP research: Most employers will throw Christmas party for staff
Most employers will be throwing Christmas parties this month, with a fifth (80%) of bosses saying no to the work festive night out, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).The annual survey found that more than half (56%) of respondents are getting paid early this month. ...
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Centaur Media raises £21,400 for charity
Employee Benefits’ owner, Centaur Media, raised £21,400 for Cancer Research UK in 2011.The organisation committed to pay £5,000 a year to the charity for two years, and to match any funds raised by staff up to a further £5,000.Employees raised £11,400 in the first year for the charity, and Centaur ...
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HR staff are most likely to snog a colleague at a work Christmas party
HR staff are most likely to snog a colleague at the work Christmas party according to research by TGI Fridays.The poll of 2,000 employees showed that 55% of HR employees have kissed a colleague at a work party, although this is somewhat reserved when compared to the drunken antics of ...
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Sainsbury's celebrates 1,000th store by doubling staff discount
Sainsbury’s is celebrating the opening of its 1,000th store by doubling its staff discount from 10% to 20%.Following the opening of its store in Irvine, Ayrshire all 150,000 employees will receive 20% discount between 1 and 4 December.Justin King, chief executive at Sainsbury’s, said: "Opening our 1,000th store is a ...
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HSBC, M&S and Deutsche Bank awarded for engaging employees in sustainability
HSBC's sustainability programme has won the gold award in the ‘Best green employee engagement strategy’ category at the International Green Awards. Marks and Spencer followed in second place and Deutsche Bank won third place.HSBC has worked with non-profit organisation Earthwatch for the past five years to engage its global workforce ...
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Rewarding staff when inflation is high
If you read nothing else, read this…The lag between pay rises and inflation in the UK could have serious consequences for employers that want to remain competitive and reward performance.Employers should be clear about how reward aligns with business strategy.Financial education services and employee assistance programmes (EAPs) can help employers ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Willis Group offers fundraising events for staff
Since selecting Children’s Hospices UK as its charity of the year for 2011, Willis Group has introduced a variety of fundraising activities for its staff to take part in.Employees have pledged to raise £100,000, with the insurance broker matching the funds raised to a maximum of £50,000.The fundraising efforts started ...
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When employers should use social media
If you read nothing else, read this…Social media can help employees understand the value of benefits.Establishing a social media strategy is vital to engage staff appropriately.Social media should not be used as a platform to address individual or personal queries.Before embarking on a strategy, employers must ensure they are committed ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Quorum Business Park rewards cyclists
Quorum Business Park, which has 12 employer tenants and 3,500 workers, has introduced a discount and reward programme to encourage staff to cycle to work.The Newcastle park includes organisations such as Balfour Beatty, Convergys, HM Revenue and Customs, IBM and Tesco Bank.The programme, which is being trialled for six weeks ...
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Case Studies
Case study: Gentoo builds engagement through social media
In November 2011, property developer Gentoo Group launched an internal social media platform to help boost staff engagement.Adam Brown, internal communications adviser, says: “The platform is called The Hub, and is a bit like a combination of Facebook and YouTube. “We plan to post pictures and updates on employee benefits, ...
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Long-service awards still have value
If you read nothing else, read this…Long-service awards are considered one of the most important forms of recognition because they reward staff for loyalty to the business.Awards may be offered after three, six or 12 months at organisations that recognise staff may not be in a role for long and ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Attwaters reduces benefits disparity and increases staff satisfaction in benefits
Attwaters’ 2011 staff survey showed that 60% of respondents were now satisfied with their benefits package, compared with 38% back in 2009.It has made healthcare benefits fairer by introducing employer-funded cash plans for support workers. Previously, only lawyers were given private medical insurance (PMI).Also, all staff can now take advantage ...
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Case study: Asda staff check out regular rewards
Asda ensures long-service awards are well celebrated. As well as celebrating one year’s service, the supermarket rewards staff at five year intervals.After completing one to 10 years’ service, employees receive a certificate and a pin badge recognising their loyalty. After 15 and 20 years’ service, they are given a monetary ...
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News analysis: Sober thoughts on parties
Christmas parties can boost staff morale and motivation, but employers must be aware of the tax consequences of their spend, says Nicola SullivanIt's Christmas party time again, and although many employers will not want to dampen the festive spirit by being overly frugal, they will probably want to keep the ...
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Employees holiday with colleagues
Most of us spend more time with our colleagues than anyone else, and we are increasingly prepared to go onholiday with them too.A study by www.sunshine.co.uk showed that 9% of full-time employees had been abroad with at least one of their work colleagues, and 4% had turned a work-related trip ...
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Grass Roots research: 90% of employers say rewarding staff contribution is important
Nine out of ten organisations still think it is important to recognise and reward the contribution that staff make to the business, according to research by Grass Roots.The straw poll found the majority of employers still rate the traditional cash bonus, closely followed by time off, as the top rewards ...