All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 16
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ArticleWho will win at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023?
The winners of the 21st annual Employee Benefits Awards will be unveiled today (Friday 23 June).The Employee Benefits Awards 2023 is the must-attend event for those working in the reward, benefits and HR industry. Comedian Suzi Ruffell will host the ceremony, which acknowledges and celebrates some of the most innovative ...
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Article33% of employers to offer pay awards of 5% or more
One-third (33%) of employers will offer pay awards of 5% or more in 2023, according to research by ethical reward management consultancy Paydata.Its spring 2023 UK reward management survey, which surveyed HR and reward professionals across 208 organisations representing nearly half a million employees, also found that 37% will offer ...
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ArticleBristol Airport becomes accredited living wage employer
Bristol Airport has become a living wage employer after receiving real living wage accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation.As part of the airport and its business partners' commitment, all employees aged 23 and above will now be paid £10.90 per hour, which is higher than the government’s current £9.50 an ...
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ArticleExclusive: Kirklees Council and Leeds City Council shortlisted for Best public sector benefits
Kirklees Council and Leeds City Council have been shortlisted in the category Best public sector benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.New for 2023, this award is aimed at public sector organisations that cover public goods or government services, such as law enforcement, the military, infrastructure, public transport, public education, ...
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ArticlePrysmian Group enhances global parental leave
Credit: DELBO ANDREA / Shutterstock.comCables, energy and telecoms firm Prysmian Group has enhanced its minimum global parental leave and reinforced a full-circle support programme for primary caregivers.The organisation has increased parental leave for primary caregivrs 12 to 16 weeks at full salary, as well as introducing a minimum global standard ...
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ArticleExclusive: Roadchef and Welcome Break shortlisted for Best motivation or recognition scheme
Motorway services operators Roadchef and Welcome Break have been shortlisted in the category Best motivation or recognition scheme at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award was created to recognise a successful motivation strategy that uses either incentives or motivational rewards to help drive employee performance, engagement or retention.The full category ...
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ArticleGovernment launches consultation on employee share schemes
The government has launched a consultation on non-discretionary tax-advantaged employee share schemes, including sharesave schemes and share incentive plans (Sips) as part of its aim to improve and increase their usage.The government is interested in hearing from stakeholders about whether the schemes are attractive to lower income earners in order ...
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ArticlePortico enhances benefits package
Guest services firm Portico has introduced the first phase of an enhanced employee benefits package for its 1,000 employees.The first phase of the package, which has been designed to reward success and place wellbeing and satisfaction at the heart of the organisation, will give employees access to enhanced health and ...
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ArticleValentino agrees staff bonus deal and extends benefits
Credit: DW labs Incorporated / Shutterstock.comLuxury fashion brand Valentino has signed a three-year results-based bonus agreement for employees in its Italian fashion business with trade unions Filctem Cgil, Femca Cisl and Uiltec Uil.The 2023-2025 deal is in addition to the previously signed regulatory and economic agreement regarding reduced taxation objectives.In ...
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ArticleSkout becomes employee owned
Cheshire-based B2B PR and communications agency Skout has become 100% employee owned through an employee ownership trust (EOT) to secure its long-term independence.The EOT now has a 100% controlling interest in the business, acting as a guardian of its values and culture, and ensuring its direction remains in employees’ best ...
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ArticleCardinal Global Logistics becomes employee owned
Manchester-headquartered logistics services business Cardinal Global Logistics has transitioned to an employee ownership model to mark 25 years in business.The business, which employs more than 400 employees, aimed to create an environment where every member of staff has the same opportunity to become a partner in its democratisation model, sharing ...
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ArticleLidl GB gives staff third pay rise in 12 months
Supermarket chain Lidl GB has awarded all of its 24,500 hourly paid employees a third pay increase in 12 months.Store and warehouse staff working outside the M25 had their pay increased to £11.40 from £11, rising to £12.30 depending on length of service. Meanwhile, pay for those inside the M25 ...
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Case StudiesHorizon Platforms staff motivated by holding a stake in the business
Horizon Platforms motivates and engages employees through its profit share scheme and an employee ownership trust (EOT).The organisation, a national provider of powered access hire for cherry pickers, scissor lifts and more, currently employs 78 members of staff, which it allows to become beneficiaries of the EOT following six months' ...
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AnalysisHow can employers support working carers through the school holidays?
Need to know:Employees are set to struggle with juggling work and childcare as the annual school summer holidays approach.Employers can help by offering flexible work arrangements, discounted leisure and dining vouchers, and signposting staff to government support.Employers that can be seen to help will benefit from more productive and motivated ...
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ArticleAldi, BBC Studios and Huler named Inspiring Workplaces for EMEA
Supermarket Aldi, media business BBC Studios and software firm Huler have been listed in Inspiring Workplaces Group’s Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces for EMEA in 2023.The awards recognise employers which have created an inspiring workplace culture across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Entrants were assessed against six elements: culture ...
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ArticlePrinciple Cleaning Services becomes majority employee owned
Principle Cleaning Services has transferred the majority of its shares to its 2,300 employees through the creation of an employee ownership trust (EOT).Founded in 1989 by executive chairman Douglas Cooke, the window cleaning business formed an EOT in order to secure its long-term future while creating an effective platform for ...
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ArticleHIT Training becomes majority employee owned
Training and apprenticeships provider HIT Training has become employee owned through the creation of an employee ownership trust (EOT).The EOT, which will benefit the employer’s employees across its HIT Training, Connect2Care and Executive Development Network divisions, now owns 61% of the organisation on behalf of staff.All employees are eligible to ...
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ArticleKing Charles to reward frontline forces with royal recognition
Something for the weekend: Frontline emergency service staff are among the 400,000 people set to receive a medal to mark the Coronation of King Charles on 6 May.The medal, the design of which was unveiled today (5 May 2023), will be awarded to Armed Forces, frontline emergency service workers, and ...
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Article4most employee trust makes significant payout to invested staff
Risk and data analytics consultancy 4most has received majority investment by Phoenix Equity Partners, providing those taking part in its employee ownership trust with an average payout of £150,000 each.Of 4most's 240 members of staff, approximately 150 were invested in the trust. Phoenix Equity Partners' acquisition of a majority stake ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 33% of staff motivated by gift card rewards
A third (33%) of UK employees said that gift card rewards from their employer motivate them to be more productive, according to research from global payments and financial services technology solutions provider Fiserv.The UK prepaid consumer insights survey explored whether employers giving gift cards to reward employees boosted retention ...