All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 140
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Case Studies
BT believes in flexible work
Case study: BTTelecommunications firm BT is a great believer in flexible working arrangements, with around 12,000 of its staff working from home and over 10,000 dividing their time between their home and the office.Dave Wilson, head of employment policy at BT, strongly believes that employees are empowered via this flexible ...
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Opinion
Guest opinion: Richard Scase, Emeritus professor of organisational behaviour, Kent Business School
The rise of China and India as economic powers means large employers need to find new ways of motivating and inspiring staff, but smaller firms may have the answers they are looking for, says Richard Scase, Emeritus professor of organisational behaviour, Kent Business School, University of KentArticle in fullThe world ...
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Article
Employers in manufacturing less likely to throw seasonal party
Employers in the manufacturing sector are less likely to provide a Christmas gift to staff this year, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's (CIPD) Annual reward management 2007 survey. The number of organisations in this sector which are likely to throw a Christmas bash has also fallen ...
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Article
Festive period helps employers to motivate
Employers are introducing additional perks to help motivate staff working through the busy Christmas period.Asda is to offer increased discounts and contributions towards a Christmas lunch to all staff who joined the company before 1 September. For the first time, this year, it will publish details of its Festive Thank ...
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Case Studies
Ringwood Brewery offers choice around personal development allowances
The Ringwood Brewery in Hampshire has a PDA policy that allows staff to spend their £500 yearly allowance on almost anything. However, it does impose some restrictions such as only being able to spend up to £250 on gym membership. Office manager, Lin Black, says she hasn't yet turned down ...
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Case Studies
Emap takes strategic approach to seasonal celebrations
Emap delegates the organisation of seasonal benefits to individual departments. Stewart Grant, group benefits manager at the company, which publishes titles such as Heat and Zoo, says staff identify strongly with their individual brand.The company is aligned into three operating divisions: consumer media, communications, and radio, in addition to its ...
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Opinion
Guest opinion: Barry Hoffman, head of human resources, Charteris
When looking to motivate and reward professional services staff, it can be easy to subscribe to some with common misconceptions - the trick is to avoid doing so by looking to individuals’ value, says Barry HoffmanArticle in fullIf you believe all the tabloid hype, then the City is awash with ...
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Article
DSG International boosts morale through benefits
DSG International has boosted employee motivation with a cost-effective reward system for team performance.In the session How to boost employee motivation without breaking the bank, June Diamond, recognition and incentives specialist from DSG International, explained how the company behind Currys.digital and PC World established team bank accounts for its 27,000 ...
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Analysis
Seasonal benefits
Seasonal events may seem like a way of motivating staff, but beware of cultural and religious issues, says Jamin Robertson.Article in fullIn sporting circles, it is said that rain is a great leveller in terms of status. In the world of work, the same may be said of Christmas parties.Most ...
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Analysis
Managing benefits during a restructure
Retaining and motivating key staff during a restructure can be a challenge, unless the right benefits package is offered, says Vicki TaylorArticle in FullThe last few months have seen a steady stream of high-profile organisations announcing changes to their workforce due to company restructuring, including Aviva, Thames Water and the ...
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Opinion
Guest opinion: Ivan Robertson, managing director of Robertson Cooper and Emeritus professor at the University of Manchester
What employees crave is to feel good and their psychological wellbeing can result in greater commitment and energy, particularly if bosses know how to use it to its greatest effect, says Ivan RobertsonArticle in fullAll enterprises want to get the best possible results. They do this by directing and sustaining ...
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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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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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Article
Legislation - Help women back to work
The government has launched an action plan to help employers improve opportunities for women in the workplace.The measures, which were announced last month by Ruth Kelly, minister of communities and local government, include an initiative whereby the government will work with employers to develop programmes to help women returning to ...
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Case Studies
Employer Profile: Malmaison
Article in fullHistorically, the hotel industry is not known for its leading-edge approach to reward. However, increasing competition both for staff and customers coupled with a typically high level of employee turnover and the need for organisations to grow and expand has prompted many employers in the sector to take ...
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Analysis
Getting the most from staff surveys
Staff surveys can be invaluable in identifying employees' top perks but employers must be prepared to act on the results, says Nick GoldingCase study: Mills & ReeveArticle in fullAt some point in our lives, whether at Christmas or on a birthday, we have all unwrapped a present, feigned a smile ...
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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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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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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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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 ...