All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 144
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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One becomes three as voucher provider rebrands
High Street Gift Voucher has rebranded its reward scheme to include new products in travel and leisure. The existing High Street Gift Voucher becomes Love2shop, while the company has added Love2travel and Love2play to its voucher scheme. The company itself also has a new name, Love2reward.For more information phone 0845 ...
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Case Studies
National Express shares results of workforce survey with staff
Case Study: National Express groupWhen National Express Group carried out its first workforce survey in 2003, it shared all the results with staff, warts and all. And with 59% of employees disagreeing with the statement, 'I experience benefits being part of the group', the results made uneasy reading. Nicola Marsden, ...
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Royal Mail sick leave down 11 per cent
Royal Mail has seen a reduction in its sickness absence levels despite receiving significant criticism for its stick and carrot approach to the problem. The organisation, which introduced a prize draw in August 2004 to help its 190,000 staff reduce the number of sick days taken, has since seen sickness ...
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Falkirk Council adds PC deal
Falkirk Council is introducing a home computing scheme in a bid to modernise public sector perks. The local authority predicts that 1,600 of its 7,000 staff will take part in the offering. HR adviser Lisa Harvey said: "There's [the perception] that the public sector might be a wee bit old ...
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Beauty firm Neal's Yard Remedies see workers move west
Neal's Yard Remedies has attracted 50% of its staff from London to Dorset by offering three months' paid leave as an incentive. The organic beauty firm is relocating its head office and factory and has offered the leave to all staff that move to the new location and stay for ...
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Cheap and cheerful benefits
Jenny Keefe questions the existence of free benefits and asks if the countermeasure to rallying the troops during a bleak economic situation is a dose of creative thinking.If you read nothing else read this...Flexible working is a popular option for thrifty employers; it is inexpensive to install, but valued highly ...
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Benefits envy
Ill-feeling can set in when benefits are distributed unfairly. Childcare, performance, long service, management bonuses and reward, and expatriate packages are all potential flash points for professional envy, says Jenny KeefeCase Studies - Toyota, Punch TavernsArticle in fullThere is an AA car loan advert doing the rounds at the moment ...
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Unilever UK Home and Personal Care clean up at poll
Unilever UK Home and Personal Care gave its factory workers time off work to fill out its staff survey. And as 100% of its 630 Leeds-based staff took part, the consumer goods firm donated £4,000 to charity. The firm, which owns the brands Dove, Lynx and Persil, promised that if ...
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Feature – Team social events
If you read nothing else, read this ... Avoid events that are too physical or exclusive - and make sure that everyone joins in, including managers.Mix teams by function, sex or age so that people do not stick with their own group.Market the event internally to ensure staff participate and ...
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Grateful boss surprises staff with Caribbean Holiday
The incentiveEmployees at hotel toiletry supplier Pacific Direct were rewarded with an all-expenses paid holiday to Barbados when the firm's profits exceeded a projected £1 million target. The trip, which took place in January and cost £50,000, included accommodation in a five-star hotel, food and drink, spending money and activities ...
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Trust fund plan gets Disney link
Barclays is offering staff the chance to win tickets to advance screenings of Disney's new movie Pooh's Heffalump. All employees are eligible to apply for one of 900 pairs of tickets to the screenings, which will be held in nine cinemas across the UK on 13 March. The competition is ...
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Staff rev up payroll giving
Around a quarter of employees at Harley-Davidson have signed up to its recently launched payroll giving scheme. The motorcycle manufacturer, which has around 150 employees in the UK, set up the charity donating process after it was given a grant by the government. Employers with fewer than 500 staff are ...
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Motivating your mid-performers
In summaryOrganisations have a tendency to focus most of their energy on the highest and lowest performers, often neglecting the majority who fall in-between. By not focussing enough energy on these mid-performers, they may easily slip down into your lower performance category and ultimately leave the company. Implementing reward and ...