All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 143
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Employer profile: Timpson
Old-fashioned values remain popular at the national repair and dry-cleaning chain, and the firm has been independently rated as one of the UK’s top places to work. Jenny Keefe reportsArticle in fullBill Platt loves a woman in high heels. Not least, because as people person at shoe repairer Timpson, he ...
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Heathrow Express staff raise momey for charity
Employees at Heathrow Express have raised over £500 for charity by filling out a staff survey. The company, which runs the rail-air link between London Paddington station and Heathrow Airport, donated the money to Friends of the Earth's Tsunami appeal after over 100 employees completed a survey on safety at ...
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Flexible working brings staff contentment
Over 84% of workers credit flexible working with better job satisfaction according to research by Johnson Controls Consulting and the University of the West of England. Some 87% of organisations believe they are more productive, while many workers (41%) retain a fixed workstation at their central office. Negative feedback included ...
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Unlocking the HR secrets in self-help books
Jenny Keefe finds some parallels for HR managers in some of the world's bestselling self-help books. Topics include change, quantity v quality, male and female benefit provision, and career enjoyment.Article in fullA bit like owning a complete back catalogue of Cliff Richard records, reading self-help books is something one avoids ...
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The advantages of flexible working
With studies showing that flexible working can reduce short-term sickness absence, Jamin Robertson also reports diminished stress among parents working flexiblyIf you read nothing else, read this ...Studies have shown flexible working arrangements can reduce short-term sickness absence levels.Parents that are able to work flexibly report lower stress levels because ...
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English Heritage joins voucher product
English Heritage has joined voucher group Leisure Vouchers, with customers able to redeem rewards for yearly membership allowing free access to historic sites. English Heritage, which coordinates visits to Stone Henge and Hadrians Wall, joins other Leisure Vouchers tourist attraction providers including London Zoo and the Royal Yacht Britannia in ...
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Lakeside Shopping Centre joins voucher group
Lakeside Shopping Centre has become a member of the Voucher Association, the trade body representing players in the £1.41b per annum voucher market. The giant shopping centre, which hosts 300 retailers, aims to expand its Lakeside Gift Voucher product following the move.For more information contact the Voucher Association on 08702416445
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Kingfisher launches recognition and reward voucher scheme
Kingfisher Gift Vouchers has introduced a new product for staff recognition and reward schemes. The product features a collection of rewards tailored to key anniversaries and events such as weddings and long service awards. Vouchers are redeemable at 1500 stores including branches os B&Q and Woolworths.For more information contact Kingfisher ...
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Motivating staff in uninspiring jobs
Even the most uninspiring jobs have redeeming features, so a few choice benefits can make a job bearable. Simple morale boosters are one answer, while money is another factor if work is simply a means to an end, says Jenny KeefeArticle in fullThe pay was lousy and there was certainly ...
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Incentives tailored to singles
Virgin Incentives has introduced singles adventure company Twisted Martini into its voucher product to help employees meet people. Organisations can now offer staff the chance to go llama trekking and outdoor rock climbing.Twisted Martini managing director April Hutchen said that modern work patterns meant the events were an easy way ...
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University offers prize for ideas
Liverpool John Moores University has launched a new staff suggestion scheme. Staff can submit their proposals online and the best idea of the month will win £25. The university hopes the scheme will make the organisation more effective and improve the working environment.
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How to get a return on investment on fun
There's a wide range of fun benefits out there, but it's often hard to track the return on investment. Success depends on realistic objectives, and doesn't have to come at a huge cost. A work-life balance policy can deliver, says Alison ColemanArticle in fullEmployers which want to motivate their staff ...
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Theatre firm spotlights talent
Clear Channel Entertainment has found its annual awards ceremony, this year to be held in October, has become an essential motivator for its employees. And the theatre owning chain plans to hold this year’s event at a five-star hotel in south coast resort Torquay.Brian Newman, human resources manager for Clear ...
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Staff social events on the rise
Employers organised many more staff social events as a way of motivating staff over the last year. The number of social events organised by employers rose by 36%, while team day outs rose by 31%.There were 19% as many company sporting events as this time last year and 11% more ...
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Motivating the demotivated
Apathy can manifest itself in various ways. Often the relationship between manager and employee is vital, as is hiring the right worker in the first place. Be careful not to focus too much on the disenchanted, says Jenny KeefeArticle in fullWhere did it all go wrong? You seemed perfect for ...
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Treating employees as consumers
Extending customer relationship marketing techniques to staff is becoming more popular. By matching staff values with the organisation, and tailoring a benefits package accordingly, employers will benefit. By Debbie LovewellCase studies: Whitbread, NationwideArticle in fullCustomer relationship marketing techniques have become something of a talking point among employers, particularly those in ...
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Carphone Warehouse offers gift hampers
Carphone Warehouse has delivered over 2,000 hampers as an incentive for staff that stay with the company for five years. The phone firm introduced the scheme to thank long serving employees across all of its operations, including its stores, call centres and head office.It offers staff the choice of three ...
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Dyson bosses hope staff hoover up HCI
Dyson has launched a home computing scheme to give staff the chance to buy reduced computers. The vacuum cleaner manufacturer is offering its 1,000 employees the chance to save 40% on a PC or an Apple Macintosh. The scheme is being run by home computing provider Futuremedia.
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Whitbread gives team awards
Whitbread launched its employee recognition awards scheme at a five-star event at Wembley Arena. The hospitality and leisure firm awarded four teams across four categories with a host of runners ups. The winning teams all had a star named after them as well as receiving a number of leisure vouchers ...
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Staff at Portfolio Payroll get bite at the Big Apple
Staff at a London-based recruitment firm have been motivated in jet set style with an all expenses paid trip to New York. Each of Portfolio Payroll's 20 employees were also given a £4,000 bonus following an extremely successful year.Managing director Danny Done said that despite the £20,000 bill, staying at ...