All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 38
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Supplier articleSupporting work-life balance with employee benefits
The Mental Health Foundation ran a survey around work-life balance and found several indicators that an imbalance between the respondents time spent at work versus spending time on their personal life can cause significant problems. One of the biggest and most evident results was that the higher amount of hours ...
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Supplier articleYour summer HR podcast list for 2021
As COVID restrictions are expected to ease and the world will begin to return to normal, there’s a buzz of excitement for long-awaited social gatherings. While many are jumping feet first into a summer of activities, many people may feel overwhelmed by the sudden changes to their ...
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Supplier articleHow can employee recognition help with a hybrid way of working?
Business as usual has been severely disrupted due to Covid-19 and the multitude of restrictions, lockdowns, and social distancing laws that have been enforced. With organisations forced to shut without much notice, HR and management teams had to ensure remote working happened almost instantaneously. Many organisations had the little infrastructure ...
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ArticleSalesforce is UK’s best super large workplace for women
Salesforce has been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women for the second year in a row, according to Great Place to Work’s 2021 report.The cloud-based software business was ranked first in the super large organisation category, with Admiral Group and Hilton coming in at second and third. ...
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ArticleUK employees work 7.8 hours per week of unpaid overtime
New data has found that UK employees currently work an average of 7.8 hours per week of unpaid overtime, almost a full hour more than the European average of 6.7.A study by the ADP Research Institute titled People at work 2021: a global workforce view revealed that the cost of ...
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Supplier articleHow to Look After the Working Dads in Your Company
Father’s Day comes around every year, and it’s important to celebrate the working dads in your company. Whether they’re full-time or part-time, their hard work is essential.Jeremy Davies, head of communications at the Fatherhood Institute, believes “it’s important that employers recognise men’s fatherhood because that results in happier, more productive ...
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ArticleC21 becomes employee owned
Manchester, UK-based creative communications and digital agency C21 has transitioned to become an employee-owned business.The company, which specialises in design, digital and video communications for clients across the UK and globally, announced that it has established an employee ownership trust (EOT) for its 20 staff members on Employee Ownership Day ...
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ArticleAvePoint recruits first chief people officer
AvePoint, which provides data management solutions for Microsoft 365, has hired Stuart Robertson as its first-ever chief people officer.In his new role, Robertson will oversee talent, organisational scaling and employee experience and performance.Robertson, who joins AvePoint as it prepares to list as a public company on NASDAQ, brings more than ...
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Supplier articleCan The Nudge Theory Positively Impact Your People?
What is the nudge theory?In Richard Thaler’s book ‘Nudging & Behavioural Economics’, he popularised the nudge theory. It reveals ways to influence behaviour and decisions made by groups and individuals. An individual is more likely to decide something when nudged simply by altering the environment so that automatic cognitive processes ...
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Supplier articleHow your employee engagement platform can solve 5 top HR challenges
Technology - that little 10 letter word that has made so much possible!Whilst tech has changed the lives of all of us I think we can all agree that companies have benefitted arguably the most from technology during the pandemic.It probably goes without saying that companies that invest in good ...
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Supplier article5 steps to create a culture of continuous recognition
With the rise of hybrid working, it’s more important than ever before to keep your people connected, increase visibility and shine a spotlight on achievements. With the right tools in place, you can use technology to build a culture of appreciation with continuous recognition.Continuous recognition reinforces your connection among employer/employee ...
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Supplier articleWorkplace Bullying doubles post-pandemic. Here’s how you can combat it.
A study carried out by Bupa UK and, Yougov found that 26% of people in the UK have experienced workplace bullying over the last few years. When comparing that to just 14% in 2019, it is clear that this negative behaviour is growing. The study also suggests that the pandemic ...
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OpinionCrystal Hoole: Motivating employees requires a holistic reward approach
Many organisations talk about total reward strategies, but in reality, they focus purely on extrinsic motivational factors such as financial rewards to motivate and compensate their staff. While this may be effective to attract talent initially, it may not be adequate to retain key talent or motivate employees in difficult ...
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AnalysisHow can total reward packages motivate employees post furlough?
Need to know:One way to motivate employees after being on furlough is for employers to simply ask them what they need or want and to tailor the rewards package to this.There is an understanding that communication around rewards packages needs to be clear, and this needs to be underpinned by ...
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Article51% of employers increased pay to meet NLW rise
Half of large employers have had to increase their pay rates to comply with the uplift in the national living wage (NLW), introduced on 1 April this year.According to the latest research from income data specialists IDR, 51% of these organisations reported that they had raised their lowest rate of ...
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Supplier articleNew Research Forecasts HR’s Response to the War for Talent
A new study from Reward Gateway has revealed the expectations and intentions of HR leaders and their employees in a post-pandemic world. The survey of 3,809 employees and senior HR decision-makers across the UK, U.S., and Australia highlights employees’ plans to leave their current jobs and calls out what HR ...
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ArticleCoastal Recycling becomes employee owned
Exeter, UK based recycling and refuse collection services provider Coastal Recycling has announced its 140 employees are now the majority stakeholders in the business through an employee ownership trust (EOT).This means Coastal Recycling can maintain its independent status, enable its staff to receive a share of profits and a bonus ...
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Supplier article[REGISTER FOR WEBINAR] The 10 most important tips to consider when setting up a new Recognition Programme. Lessons learnt over 20 years of experience.
Join Xexec’s exclusive webinar which we are running, hosted by Xexec’s Director of Global Rewards, Jamie King. Titled “The 10 most important tips to consider when setting up a new Recognition Programme. Lessons learnt over 20 years of experience” - this webinar is aimed at organisations setting ...
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Supplier articleCan Working from Home Increase Workplace Inclusivity?
The UK has faced many obstacles over the last year. Working from home is arguably one of the more significant changes we have endured. Although this may have been a difficult challenge to overcome, WFH may have had a positive impact on workplace inclusivity.It has been hard to ignore the ...
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ArticleJD Sports faces criticism over chairman’s £4.3 million bonus
JD Sports is facing investor criticism after its executive chairman was awarded a £4.3 million bonus despite the organisation receiving millions of pounds in Covid-19 (Coronavirus) support.According to the sports fashion retailer, Peter Cowgill's total pay, including a short-term 75% salary reduction between April and August last year, reached nearly ...