All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 39
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OpinionAlison Pay: We are at a critical junction for workplace mental health
Over the course of the last year the signs are that we’ve become more comfortable to talk about our mental health at work. The pandemic has impacted most people and both the shock and discomfort of finding ourselves in lockdown, on furlough or working virtually prompted many employers to either ...
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ArticleAddo Food Group celebrates long service with employee awards
Pastry products producer Addo Food Group has awarded a group of its long-standing employees with a cash bonus or vouchers of their choice.The cash bonus or vouchers have been awarded as a result of 31 members of staff having worked collectively for the organisation for 630 years at its Palethorpes ...
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ArticleJ&L Elevator Components becomes employee owned through trust
Elevator parts and equipment supplier J&L Elevator Components has announced its employees now have a controlling interest in the business through an employee ownership trust (EOT).This means the organisation can ensure succession planning, as well as directly rewarding the efforts and contributions of the staff, who will have continued job ...
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ArticleLinkedIn appoints VP of international HR business partners
LinkedIn has promoted Lisa Finnegan to the role of vice president of its international HR business partners.In her new role, Finnegan will be responsible for leading LinkedIn’s HR business partners across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Latin America (Latam) and Asia Pacific regions, which will now be consolidated ...
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Supplier articleWhy Real Time Recognition is Important
What is real time recognition?Real time recognition refers to instant feedback and appreciation given to a member of your team. The automatic recognition enables fast, effective and understandable communications between colleagues and managers resulting in valuable recognition.Why is real time recognition important?UK Workforce 80% of millennials suggest that they prefer ...
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ArticleNWH Group recruits new HR manager
Waste recycling company NWH Group has promoted Rhys Donaldson to the role of HR manager.Donaldson initially joined NWH Group in 2017 as a recruitment consultant, with his role rapidly expanding by 2018 to include HR responsibilities.In his new role Donaldson will be responsible for engaging with employees across the business, ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid discovers the dark art of comms
As I’m getting ready to send reminders out on our voluntary benefits platform, Big Bad Boss insists that I get the new vice president of communications involved. This seems a bit overkill, I mean it’s not even a new programme. Still, I’m not going to turn my nose up at ...
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ArticleFinal deadline extension for Employee Benefits Awards 2021
The deadline for the Employee Benefits Awards 2021 has been extended for the final time to 5pm on Tuesday 8 June, giving HR, reward and benefits professionals one very last chance to enter and win recognition for their achievements at the industry’s most prestigious event of the year.Now in its ...
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Supplier articleHow to build a reward and recognition program to increase productivity
When companies are looking to increase their focus on recognition, often it's because employees are asking for it. There has been a survey and, inevitably, employees have shared that they just don’t get enough appreciation. In Reward Gateway research 70% of employees say that morale and motivation would improve if ...
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Supplier articleStreamlining operational costs through a consolidated reward and communications hub for a national housing provider
Mears, a leading housing and care provider in the UK with 6,500 employees, was struggling to connect and engaged its dispersed workforce. The organisation needed a platform that was a one-stop shop, making it as easy as possible for employees to browse all of its initiatives and providing a strong ...
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Supplier articleHow does implementing a Reward and Recognition platform add value to the bottom line?
It goes without saying, that when organisations look to implement new processes and schemes which are costly and require additional resources, the question about adding value to the bottom line is at the forefront of the decision-making process. It may be easy to quantify certain new programmes, for example, the ...
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Supplier articleWebinar: Supercharge Employee Engagement by Streamlining and Simplifying Technology
As we move towards a post-pandemic world, organisations with an engaged workforce will be better prepared to maximise new opportunities. HR leaders can accelerate this transition by ensuring employees feel connected, recognised, and supported via seamless access to the tools they need to stay informed and feel ...
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ArticleMcDonald’s makes the call to entice staff
Something for the weekend: As employers struggle to find innovative ways of attracting new recruits following the lifting of lockdown restrictions, one branch of McDonald’s has made the call to entice them with the lure of new technology.Forget free Big Macs and french fries, the fast-food franchise in Illinois, US, ...
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Supplier articleHow to avoid social exclusion in the workplace
Many studies show that social exclusion can cause physical pain, which leads to a decrease in mental wellbeing and motivation within the workplace.But social exclusion is a complex matter, and it is essential to know that not all individuals will respond the same way to different inclusive behaviours. In other ...
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Supplier article5 ways to break down company silos and improve employee collaboration
If you work at a larger organisation or one in which communication is challenging, you may be faced with silos that can harm attempts to improve employee engagement. Silos can form for a number of different reasons, including poor communication, disconnect from the top-down, misunderstanding of the organisation’s purpose, mission, ...
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Article33% of employees will look for another job if denied flexible working
New research has revealed that a third of UK employees will be prompted to look for a new job if their organisation will not allow flexible working.Findings from Barnett Waddingham’s survey have shown that almost half (47%) of full-time remote workers are keen to remain mainly at home post-pandemic, with ...
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ArticlePinsent Masons unveils employee rewards package
Law firm Pinsent Masons has revealed its employee rewards package for the last financial year.The company is restoring the salaries of the 98% of staff who opted in to its Together Plan, which involved reducing pay and hours during the first quarter of 2020 in response to the economic slowdown. ...
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Supplier articleWhat working from home taught us about a hybrid working model
When the lockdown started, no one really knew or understood the gravity of the situation. For me, it reminded me of an unexpected school holiday - but instead of no school, it would just be no office for a bit. A new way to engage with colleagues discovers new ways ...
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Supplier articleHow to carry out remote performance reviews well
Performance reviews may be more valuable than ever. As a result of working from home and the current economic climate, employers should check in on their people and update them on their performance. However, with 46.6% of people in employment working from home, performance reviews are more likely to be ...
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AnalysisCould an economic pick-up lead to a new benefits approach that retains and engages staff?
Need to know:The UK economy is growing strongly, causing concern about staff retention.Benefits around company culture, flexible working, health and choice are likely to be in demand.There are some quick wins that could help make an immediate impact.News that the UK economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 2.1% in March, coupled ...