All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 141
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A look to Hollywood for benefits lessons
Jenny Keefe looks to Tinseltown and discovers that benefits managers could learn a trick or two from big screen blockbustersArticle in fullCops, cowboys, geishas and western singers: all are occupations that have recently been given the big-screen treatment. Even IT managers have recently been the focus of a Channel 4 ...
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Article
Wickes introduces reward scheme
DIY chain Wickes is introducing a reward scheme for sales staff following a trial. The Xsell scheme allows each of its 360 sales staff to earn up to £1,200 a year to spend on a range of rewards, including high street vouchers, tickets for the London Eye, a PlayStation 2 ...
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The workplace as a benefit
Creating an appealing workspace could be a boost to productivity, but you might need to set aside serious planning time and resources, says Nick GoldingCase studies: Eresearch Technology, Thomas CookArticle in fullIf you are looking for new ways to motivate your staff, you may not need to look any further ...
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Royal Bank of Scotland introduces sabbaticals
The Royal Bank of Scotland is planning to introduce a paid sabbatical leave scheme in a bid to retain its skilled staff.The details of the scheme have yet to be formalised. But Jim Cowan, senior consultant, remuneration and benefits at RBS, said the company is thinking of paying employees the ...
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Online measurement systems abate performance appraisal drudgery
Using online measurement systems can help to abate the time-consuming and divisive nature of performance appraisals, says Kirstie RedfordCase study: General MotorsArticle in fullThe traditional appraisal process that most organisations have in place can be time-consuming and is often resented by employees and managers alike. HR all too often must ...
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Staff suggestion schemes
Old-fashioned staff suggestion scheme can be a productive workplace initiative, helping staff feel valued and engaged, says Sam BarrettCase Study: British GasArticle in fullBusinesses thrive on good ideas. They can help shape everything from the way an organisation operates to its next range of products and services. And, because there ...
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Article
Recognition is greatest motivator
Just under two-thirds of employees (62%) believe they are adequately rewarded for their contribution at work, according to research by the Roffey Park Institute. However, the company's Management agenda 2006 survey showed that just 33% of employees polled were motivated by financial rewards and perks. Recognition by others scored much ...
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Employer Profile: Gedas
IT firm Gedas deliberately started flex slowly, developing staff awareness so that benefits can be introduced to a waiting and receptive audience, says Debbie LovewellArticle in fullHomegrown enterprises can yield great dividends. You only have to look at BT's spin off of BT Cellnet to form O2, Asda's creation of ...
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Opinion
Guest opinion: Accessible flexible working is worth the challenge
In today's economy, flexible working has particular currency for employers and employees alike. Legislation introduced in April 2003 increased the pressure on organisations to provide flexibility to employees. The key question is: how are organisations making increased flexibility work for both their business and employees? Roffey Park has undertaken research ...
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Employee Benefits Future Strategy 2006 - Sponsor's comment: Recognition the kicker
Article in fullWith UK Plc seemingly facing a slowdown as we move into 2006, the role of motivation will become more business critical. During my 28 years in the business, it seems that during a downturn, motivation is used more effectively than during boom time. During a recession it is ...
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Product news - Towers Perrin unveils online diagnostic survey tool
Towers Perrin HR Services has unveiled an online diagnostic survey tool with the aim of giving organisations a more accurate insight into the level of employee engagement.The Towers Perrin Rapid Engagement Diagnostic Survey has been designed to provide a quick and accurate way of measuring a level of employee commitment, ...
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UK's low engagement in Europe
Employees in the UK are less engaged with their employer than most of their European peers. Watson Wyatt's World at Work 2005 survey found that just 12% of UK employees said that they were fully engaged at work. This compares with 36% of Swiss, 24% of Irish, 18% of German ...
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Star employer brands
Burgeoning choice and higher staff expectations have made the hunt for top talent ever harder, as branding acquires a vital recruitment role, says Debbie LovewellFeatured employers: GCHQ, Penguin, ICI, CorusArticle in fullIn today's image-obsessed world, branding plays a part in almost every decision that an individual makes. The role of ...
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Article
Medium-sized firms big on cheer
Organisations that employ between 50 and 249 employees are the most likely to provide a festive party or lunch. According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development's Reward Management 2006 survey, 84% of employers said that they planned to do so compared with 45% of organisations with 5,000 or ...
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Research update - Some 16% never thanked by boss
Over three-quarters of employees report that being thanked for their efforts at work by their employer is important or extremely important to them. Yet a survey by motivation company Maritz found that 16% of staff are never thanked by bosses. A further 16% said they are thanked once a year ...
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Case Studies
Snowdrop Systems measures staff satisfaction
Case Study: Snowdrop SystemsFor HR software provider Snowdrop Systems, entering the Sunday Times Best Company to Work For Awards added an extra dimension to the process of measuring staff satisfaction and also saved it money. Jenny Campbell, marketing manager at Snowdrop Systems, says: "We had done employee satisfaction surveys in ...
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News update - Asda staff to win car
Asda will introduce a scheme to motivate staff in the run up to Christmas, offering employees the chance to win a new Vauxhall Corsa car in a prize draw.The scheme requires all participating stores across the country to focus their sales attention on six products, with each outlet having targets ...
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Opinion
Guest opinion: Recognition strategy
As HR and compensation professionals, we spend a significant amount of our time developing strategies, plans and processes to motivate our employees. The plans are usually costly and, depending on the total payroll, can run into millions of pounds. So why is it that many organisations, public, private and not-for-profit ...
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Article
RMPC launches entertainment incentives
Entertainment and marketing promotions company RPMC is to launch an incentive programme in the UK that will offer trips to top entertainment events that could include the Grammys and pop concerts. The IncentEvents programme is based on a benefit scheme, run by RPMC in the US, that includes preferential entry ...
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Case Studies
Employer Profile: Google
Growing from three to 4,000 staff in seven years, search engine Google is using its company culture to attract new recruits, says Debbie LovewellArticle in fullI rounded off my time at Google sitting on a sunny balcony overlooking London’s West End, sipping a cold drink as our photographer snapped away. ...