All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 44
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Supplier articleCompanies that give more and take less Timpsons
In a year of hardships, many businesses have enjoyed the tangible benefits of giving, which usually offers a feeling of satisfaction and a sense of community at work. Company culture is a vital part of the heart and soul of a business, employees feel the benefits of a positive ...
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ArticleBP employees to work from home twice a week
BP has joined a growing list of large corporates making a shift towards more permanent working from home arrangements by asking staff to do so two days a week.The oil company said it expects all of its 25,000 office-based employees to adapt this pattern as part of its move to ...
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ArticleVodafone launches global menopause commitment
Telecoms business Vodafone has launched a range of global initiatives to support staff going through the menopause.The company's new ‘Menopause Commitment’ pledges that all employees will be assisted during their experience, with access to training, including a specially designed toolkit to raise awareness of the subject.The initiative builds on existing ...
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Supplier articleHow reading can help your team’s mental health
Reading is fundamental to some people’s lives. With the average person reading 12 books a year, it is evident that society enjoys the escapism that reading brings. Whether you fancy non-fiction or fiction, reading can help your mental wellbeing and workplace colleagues.Why does reading have a positive effect on mental ...
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Supplier article[Webinar] The Evolution of Reward and Recognition post Covid-19 and how companies need to adapt
We’re delighted to invite you to join our Expert Webinar hosted by Jamie King, Director of Global Rewards at Xexec, and Michael Rose, Director at Rewards Consulting, on Wednesday 10 March 2021 at 11:00 AM [GMT]. In this webinar, discover how companies need to adapt how they ...
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ArticleHLM Architects transitions to employee ownership trust
Camden-based HLM Architects and its subsidiary Llewelyn Davies have transferred to employee-owned status with immediate effect, following the firm's successful transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT).The business, which was last year named Architecture Practice of the Year in the Building Awards 2020, now has 100% of its shareholding held ...
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Supplier articleThe Reward and Recognition Challenge
Over the last twelve months, employers have had to keep staff engaged and motivated during lockdowns and remote working. Business leaders have therefore had to make decisions about how much to invest in a reward and recognition programme to support their people.Now, a year after the COVID-19 pandemic closed offices ...
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Supplier articleHow to maintain worker motivation without causing burnout
Since much of the UK’s workforce now operates from home and online, many struggle to remain focused and engaged. With employees essentially doing more with less, worker motivation is diminishing, whilst higher levels are experiencing burnout.But what is burnout, and how do we maintain worker motivation without impacting it?The term ...
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ArticleNational living wage to increase by £345 per year
Budget 2021: The national living wage (NLW) is to rise by £345 a year from April, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak confirmed in the Budget today (3 March).Under the plans, the existing rate of £8.72 an hour will increase by 19p to £8.91 – equivalent to £345 annually for ...
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Supplier articleLast chance to register for the Virtual Engagement Excellence Summit 2021
If you haven’t saved your virtual spot at the Engagement Excellence Summit 2021 yet, here’s your last chance! Join thousands of HR leaders next week on 10th March to hear from world-class speakers such as Josh Bersin, Patty McCord, Kelly Swingler and discover the best secrets for motivating, supporting, and ...
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ArticleWomen twice as likely to quit due to caring responsibilities
New research from Vodafone - released to coincide with the introduction of its new global parental leave policy - has found that women are more than twice as likely than men to quit their jobs because of caring responsibilities.The finding, revealed in the telecommunications company's Lost connections: supporting carers in ...
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Supplier articleMeasuring ROI on Employee Recognition [e-Book]
One of the most frequent questions asked when discussing the creation and implementation of a new Reward and Recognition programme is “how do I implement the right strategy for our business?” In truth, each Reward and Recognition strategy and programme should be bespoke to the business, based on its employees, ...
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Case StudiesGarmin motivates a dispersed workforce through fitness challenges
According to global fitness device firm Garmin, finding new and impactful ways to motivate and maintain a healthy workforce is a challenge, especially when teams are working remotely or in different countries.The organisation recently joined forced with Tictrac, a global health and wellbeing platform, and ran a challenge for its ...
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AnalysisHow can employers motivate teams collectively in the current environment?
Need to know:Employers avoid quizzes and opt for virtual play-based games to keep employees motivated.They can investigate wellbeing platforms paired with wearable technology to collectively engage staff in active challenges.Benefits should be reviewed and tailored to employees' personal circumstances.Team building exercises, away days, family fun days and pub quizzes have ...
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OpinionRandall Peterson: Remote working has changed the rules of motivating employees
Think back to a time not so long ago when working from home felt like a real privilege. If an employee had the right type of job, and the trust of the boss, they were granted the opportunity. The great 2020 pandemic changed all of that and employers the world ...
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Supplier articleHow will you be marking Employee Appreciation Day?
While Employee Appreciation Day, the first Friday in March, may not be an official holiday outside North America, marking this date to celebrate the contribution employees make to your organisation is still a great way to show how much you respect and appreciate them. Employee Appreciation Day ...
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ArticleSainsbury’s gives employees thank-you bonus and pay rise
Employees at supermarket giant Sainsbury’s have twice as many reasons to feel happier this week after it was announced they would receive both a bonus and a pay rise.As a thank you to staff, the company is awarding a 3% annual bonus, which will mean the average full-time employee will ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Less than half of UK firms have a wellbeing strategy
Despite being nearly a year into lockdown, less than half of businesses (44%) have a wellbeing strategy in place, according to Aon research exclusively shared with www.employeebenefits.co.uk.The study polled 332 employee benefits and rewards specialists for the company's UK benefits and trends survey 2021 and found that only a minority ...
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Supplier articleUsing human motivation to design better recognition programmes
Lauren Goldgrub, GM of Recognition, BenefexUsing human motivation to design better recognition programmesIn this special edition Employee Appreciation Day webinar, we’ll be covering the psychological inputs and outcomes of an effective reward and recognition programme.I’ll be joined by our resident psychologist, Gethin Nadin, who will be discussing how recognition affects ...
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ArticleOYO Hotels appoints Juan Greuter as senior HR business partner
Franchise hotel group OYO Hotels has appointed Juan Greuter as its senior HR business partner.Greuter, who brings more than 17 years’ of experience in working HR, has a remit to drive OYO’s people strategy in line with the company’s stated values of respect, trust, resilience and action-orientation.He joins OYO UK ...