All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 140
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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 ...