All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 140
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Opinion
Guest opinion: Talent management. By Duncan Brown, assistant director general, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
The merit of talent management is a hotly-contested debate but does it really lead to an over-emphasis on external recruitment and can individual stars prove to be counterproductive?Psychologist Carl Jung observed that "great talents are the most lovely and the most dangerous fruits on the tree of humanity: they hang ...
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Analysis
Guest Opinion. Cultural alignment. By Irene Cowden, group HR director, Group 4 Securicor
Cultural alignment is always a big hurdle for merged entities, and providing opportunities for training and development is just one of many ways to help lock in senior managers and key staff.All too often, employee development is seen as a right rather than a benefit but the reality is that ...
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Analysis
Segmenting the workforce for benefits provision
Breaking a workforce down into specific segments may help employers get the best from their benefits package, as targeting marketing at these groups could significantly boost buy-in, says Vicki TaylorCase study: Friends ProvidentArticle in fullHistorically, employee benefits have been provided as a one-size-fits-all solution. Now there is an increasing awareness ...
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Article
Product news - Sodexho to roll out reward vouchers
Sodexho will launch its first multi-store retail voucher in late September. The catering and support company has not yet released specific details about which stores the product will cover, but said it will offer access to a wide range of established retail brands. Sodexho will also offer prize draw competitions ...
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Article
Philips launches voucher rewards
Philips Medical Systems has introduced a voucher incentive scheme with rewards of £50 and £300 for staff who go beyond the call of duty. This follows an employee survey, which revealed that while the company was good at providing incentives like yearly bonuses, it was not so good at saying ...
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Analysis
The merits of benefits versus cash incentives
Case studies: SAP, NikeArticle in fullWhen trying to motivate staff to achieve particular goals employers can use a number of incentives, ranging from bottles of wine and weekends away to cold hard cash. But it's tricky to decide whether a cash incentive scheme or non-cash benefits are most appropriate, especially ...
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Analysis
Interview with work-life balance expert Peter Thomson
Jamin Robertson talks to Henley Management College’s work-life balance expert, Peter Thomson, who advocates that managers must re-examine performance measurement and adopt more flexible working practices to help boost engagementArticle in fullMany HR managers are shackled by outdated management techniques that reinforce the concept of presenteeism. However, allowing employees total ...
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Opinion
Guest opinion: Align reward with business and staff
There is compelling evidence that badly-designed or poorly-installed HR policies are often more damaging in reducing employee commitment than having no policy in place at all.Article in fullEmployees are placing increasing importance on how their manager, and not just their organisation, rewards them. This poses several challenges for HR, not ...
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Analysis
Interview with Kriss Akabusi
As a torch bearer for the enthusiastic, retired Olympic athlete and motivational speaker Kriss Akabusi, urges employers to find out what makes staff tick and to break down barriers in the workplace says Nick GoldingArticle in fullWhen the name Kriss Akabusi is mentioned, most of us will recall an Olympic ...
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Analysis
How to motivate employees of all ages
Offering benefits that appeal to staff is vital if employers are to boost employee motivation, so Jamin Robertson looks at how to reward staff of all ages.Case study: AS WatsonArticle in fullIt’s a scene played out regularly in workplaces worldwide. A senior manager gives a short speech recognising an employee’s ...
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Case Studies
Lloyds uses flex to engage staff
Lloyds TSB’s flexible benefits package, Flavours, has had a positive impact on employee engagement. Elizabeth Yates, manager of compensation and benefits, says: “I think because we offer a benefits package where people can have a say in how they are rewarded it has a positive impact on employee engagement levels.”Lloyds ...
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Article
World Cup incentives for Friends Provident
Friends Provident held a lucky shirt day for employees when England played Trinidad & Tobago in the World Cup group stages. Employees were able to wear football shirts to work, while events such as a barbecue were arranged at its Dorking head office. The finance company also allowed staff to ...
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Article
Age discrimination surgery: Service-related benefits
Employer's queryRedundancy aside, we have a variety of service-related benefits. Some of these kick in before five years' service, while others are only available to longer-serving employees. Some of these benefits have been negotiated with the unions over a long period of time, so where do age laws leave us ...
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Analysis
Accreditation schemes
Nick Golding questions whether the number of accreditation schemes and polls is diluting the overall value for featured organisationsCase studies: Nationwide Building Society, Compass Group Article in fullHanging out at restaurants like The Ivy or going to film premieres are guaranteed ways for celebrities to raise their profile, because in ...
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Article
Eversheds staff do community work
Employees at law firm Eversheds took part in several community volunteering events last month to boost motivation.Some 120 London-based staff helped to decorate a children's sports facility, clean up an adventure playground and run sporting events at a school in Kent for mentally and physically disabled children.They also ran a ...
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Article
Bosses need tuning into World Cup legal issues
Employers must ensure they avoid discrimination claims when organising events centred around the World Cup for staff this summer, warn lawyers. Those that make provisions for employees to watch games at work, for example, must cater for all nationalities rather than only screening England's matches, explained Tony Bourne, head of ...
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Article
Buckingham County Council's post-audit holiday
Buckinghamshire County Council has rewarded staff with one extra day's holiday after the council achieved a maximum four-star rating from an Audit Commission comprehensive performance review. The Commission assesses the performance of councils and the services they provide. Gillian Hibberd, corporate director, organisational development and HR at the council, said ...
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Analysis
Employees barter for better benefits
Opening up negotiations to some elements of the perks package can help employers to clinch key staff, but its impact on the rest of the workforce should not be overlooked and overall flexibility can benefit all, says Victoria FurnessCase study: MourantArticle in fullFamous for a stiff upper lip and ability ...
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Analysis
Organisation-wide recognition schemes hit target
Diminishing line manager involvement and opening up an organisation-wide peer recognition awards process can help to boost employee morale, says Vicki TaylorIf you read nothing else, read this ...Ensure the company culture is right before introducing a scheme.Create systems to avoid joke nominations.Get everyone involved from the chairman to the ...
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Case Studies
Employer Profile: Post Office
Drastic operating losses mean the Post Office must change, so a number of bonus and incentive plans are shaping its culture, says Amanda WilkinsonArticle in fullCulture change is high on the agenda at the Post Office, the retail network of the Royal Mail Group. But turning a company that has ...