All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 15
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ArticleNetwork Rail withdraws annual bonuses for striking employees
Network Rail has withdrawn annual bonuses for staff who went on strike in a long-running dispute about pay, jobs and working conditions.Those who participated in strike action from June 2022 onwards will not receive a performance-related payment this year.This decision is likely to affect up to 20,000 members of the ...
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Case StudiesBenefits on offer at Precis Digital
Benefits offered by Precis Digital:Pension A group personal pension (GPP) scheme for all employees, with up to 8% matching contributions from the employer.Healthcare and wellbeingA £40 wellness allowance each month, which can be used towards items such as physical exercise, therapy apps and private medical insurance.Employee assistance programme (EAP).Access to ...
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Supplier articleLongacres Garden Centre Launch Employee Recognition Scheme With Each Person
Leading Garden Retail and Floristry Company Rolls Out New EmployeeRecognition Scheme to their Employees Longacres has partnered with the award-winning Each Person’s recognition scheme. Rolling out across 200 employees to show appreciation to their people for their continued hard work and support them in all emotional, physical, ...
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Case StudiesCloud Nine creates a culture of success through reward and recognition
Hair and beauty brand Cloud Nine uses its reward strategy to celebrate a culture of success by making it clear that everyone’s achievements are to be celebrated, whether they are personal or work related.The organisation, which employs 65 workers at its Yorkshire headquarters and sells products all over the world, ...
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AnalysisHow a reward strategy can create a culture of success
A fit-for-purpose reward strategy is vital in creating a happy and rewarded workforce that drives productivity and success.Employers should create a reward strategy that allows employees with different lifestyles and needs to work in a way that enables them to thrive.Aligning a reward strategy with organisational objectives can contribute to ...
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ArticleCapita TVL staff accept pay deal
Credit: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.comField TV licensing workers employed by service provider Capita TVL have accepted a pay agreement, which will be paid out in this month’s pay roll.The deal, which applies to the firm’s 165 field staff, increases starting salaries on average by 9.5% from £23,680 to £30,000, provides ...
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Case StudiesReed invests in graduate proposition
Reed communicates the range of benefits it offers to support and attract graduates by promoting these externally and targeting them while still at university.The recruitment firm, which has 2,000 employees, with 1,800 in the UK and the others spread across Europe and South Korea, allows all staff to work flexibly, ...
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ArticleGretna Green accredited as living wage employer
Credit: chrisdorney / Shutterstock.comWedding venue and events business Gretna Green has received living wage employer accreditation from Living Wage Scotland.As part of its living wage commitment, all Gretna Green employees will receive a minimum hourly wage of £11 per hour. This is above the UK’s living wage requirement of £10.90, ...
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AnalysisHow much do employees value CSR initiatives?
Need to know:Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and volunteering can be highly valued by employees and used as an engagement and retention tool.Employers should consult staff to understand what causes matter most to them.Start with low-level commitments before extending these, and seek employee feedback on schemes.In recent years, organisations have ...
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ArticleOsborne Clarke links bonus eligibility to working location
Law firm Osborne Clarke has announced that in order to be considered for a bonus from 2024, employees will need to come into the workplace at least three times a week.The firm’s minimum expectations for employees who want to be eligible for a bonus include completing mandatory training, total time ...
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ArticleLaura Probert: How do you ensure staff feel appreciated all year round?
The easiest things that cost the least, are the things that often slip in a work culture, especially when businesses are under pressure. Like a simple ‘thank you’ for a great job.When it comes to appreciation and recognition, that’s where every leader at Egress starts. There are many fancy, expensive ...
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ArticleKim Strachan: How do you ensure staff feel appreciated all year round?
At Journey Further, we prioritise the wellbeing and satisfaction of our team, ensuring people feel valued and appreciated for their hard work. We believe in creating an environment that embraces our core values of openness, togetherness, and a shared vision of creating a better way to do business. Here is ...
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ArticleColin Bryce: How do you ensure staff feel appreciated all year round?
With modern workers changing jobs so frequently, it is difficult to manage their expectations because they are always on the lookout for change. With vacancies outstripping supply of labour in many sectors, young people recognise rightly that they are in demand and worthy of greater reward.I do not understand business ...
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ArticleRoyal College of Paediatrics and Child Health employees accept improved pay and conditions
Workers employed by Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have accepted improved pay, holidays, and parental leave after taking part in seven days of strike action earlier this year.Last year, the organisation, which is the membership body for paediatricians in the UK and around the world and plays ...
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ArticleHerbert Smith Freehills and West Brom win Beyond the Living Wage Award
Credit: Wozzie / Shutterstock.comLaw firm Herbert Smith Freehills, building society West Brom and savings and retirement firm Phoenix Group have been recognised for their commitment to supporting staff beyond the living wage.Winning the Beyond the Living Wage Award at the Living Wage Foundation’s Living Wage Champion Awards 2023, the employers ...
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ArticleBaker McKenzie boosts pay for newly qualified London lawyers
Global law firm Baker McKenzie has increased the salary for its London-based newly qualified lawyers from £110,000 to £118,000 as of this month.According to the firm, which has more than 13,000 employees, trainee salaries will remain at their current rates of £50,000 for first-year trainees and £55,000 for second-year trainees. ...
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ArticleEmerald Publishing enhances benefits package
Credit: Postmodern Studio / Shutterstock.comEmerald Publishing has enhanced its reward package with a raft of new benefits after an internal review revealed what its staff find important.Following the introduction of a monthly working-from-home allowance in January, Emerald has now implemented Summer Fridays, where its UK office will closes at 1pm ...
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ArticleMortgage Brain signs mental health charter and offers summer hours
Mortgage broker software solutions firm Mortgage Brain has signed the mortgage industry mental health charter and reinstated its Summer Fridays perk.Through the charter, the organisation will have access to best practice health and wellbeing guidelines, and related guidance, hints, tips and a framework, so it can embrace and tailor bespoke ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 23 - 29 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 29 June 2023 were: Medtronic accredited as menopause-friendly employerAllianz introduces electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeWho will win at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023?Exclusive: GI Group wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2023TotalEnergies staff accept 15.5% pay rise10% of employers introduced support ...
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ArticleParfetts awards 4% sales growth bonus to staff
Cash and carry business Parfetts has awarded its 1,000 employees a 4% sales growth bonus as part of its Employee Ownership (EO) Day (23 June) celebrations.This is higher than the 2% bonus that employees received in 2022, along with a £500 cost-of-living bonus.Employees at eight of Parfetts’ depots enjoyed music, ...