All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 54
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Case StudiesCloud9 Insight uses employee recognition to improve social wellbeing
Every six weeks, Brighton-based software reseller Cloud9 Insight runs half-day 'Kick' meetings; standing for Knowledge, Innovation, Collaboration and Kudos. Here, the organisation brings together its 30 employees to share ideas, as well as to celebrate and recognise those who have gone the extra mile.Encouraging public recognition is not only an ...
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AnalysisHow can workplace recognition impact employee mental health and wellbeing?
Need to know:In addition to boosting productivity and engagement, reward and recognition can be a key element of supporting mental wellbeing, making employees feel valued and supported, and reducing stress.Top-down and face-to-face recognition has added weight and authority, but peer-to-peer thanks can develop social cohesion, while digital platforms can ensure ...
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OpinionEmma Mamo: Recognition must be one part of a comprehensive wellbeing approach
In 2018, Mind surveyed more than 44,000 employees across upwards of 100 employers for our annual Workplace wellbeing index. We found that the key drivers for mental health were not just things like pace of work, workload and the physical environment, but motivation and relationships with managers. Employees need to ...
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ArticleGreggs awards bonuses of £300 to 19,000 employees following 2019 profits
Approximately 19,000 employees at British bakery retailer Greggs are set to receive £300 bonuses at the end of January 2020, following positive results in the organisation's fourth quarter trading update.The £300 bonus will be provided to individuals who have been employed at Greggs for more than one year, while those ...
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ArticleHalf of British employees favour January rewards above Christmas perks
Almost half (49%) of British workers would be open to receiving a reward in January instead of Christmas, while one in five (21%) would definitely prefer this arrangement, according to research by staff incentives and reward provider, Virgin Incentives.The research, conducted in December 2019 among 2,000 British employees, also found ...
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ArticleAmerican Golf launches points-based recognition scheme for 825 employees
Europe-based golf retailer American Golf has launched a new employee reward and recognition scheme for its 825 members of staff.In December 2019, the organisation launched an e-card and points-based recognition programme, provided by Each Person, across its 99 European locations, as part of an effort to boost employee satisfaction and ...
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ArticlePoll: Half of employers reward staff with Christmas parties during the festive season
Employee Benefits poll: Almost half (48%) of organisations choose to reward their employees with a Christmas party or meal during the festive period. A poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 45 responses, also found that 16% do not include Christmas at all when looking to reward their staff throughout this ...
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Supplier articleEmployee recognition programmes – just why are they so important?
One of the biggest misunderstandings in business is that remuneration is the key driver of motivation in the workplace. A new research conducted by Harvard Business School Assistant Professor Ashley V. Whillans, shows that more than 80 percent of US employees say they do not feel properly appreciated or rewarded, ...
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ArticleSt John Properties pays 198 employees $10 million bonus
US real estate organisation St John Properties has awarded all of its 198 employees a share of a $10 million (£7.57 million) bonus pot.The bonus was given to its staff to celebrate the Baltimore-based organisation’s goal of developing 20 million square feet of office, flex/R&D, retail, and warehouse space in ...
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ArticleMRL Consulting Group boosts retention and productivity with four-day week
International recruitment firm MRL Consulting Group has seen 95% staff retention since piloting a four-day working week.The six-month trial for all 54 employees, which began in March 2019, was put in place by David Stone (pictured), chief executive officer at MRL, who wanted to increase employees’ productivity and drive them ...
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AnalysisNew year's resolutions: How to ensure a strong start to 2020
Need to know:Following the festive period, organisations should help staff make positive behavioural changes, while also focusing on their own strategies for the year ahead.Savings and discounts in the run-up to Christmas will help start 2020 on a more stable footing, while January is a good time to introduce conversations ...
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Supplier articleRecognition: Using behavioural insight to embrace change and stay relevant
“Changes call for innovation, and innovation leads to progress.”Li Keqiang, Chinese politicianThis is a fine sentiment – but how do you innovate if change, by human nature, is what we are most afraid of? “We’ve always done it that way,” is a phrase that is used a lot in organisations; ...
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Supplier articleThe Importance of employee motivation in the workplace
The success of any organisation is greatly dependent on its employees. Keeping workers motivated is paramount; an engaged workforce means highly productive staff who will ultimately help you achieve your business goals.Employees want to feel like they have a purpose and are contributing to a greater cause. In today’s demanding ...
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ArticlePure Planet gifts trees to 80 employees as Christmas reward
Renewable energy organisation Pure Planet has gifted all of its 80 employees a tree for Christmas this year, as part of its strategy to reduce waste and CO2 levels and increase sustainability.The Bath-based employer is offering staff the opportunity to plant their tree at either home, in a local community ...
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ArticleMorrisons offers employers a £7.50 per head Christmas party venue
Something for the weekend: Supermarket chain Morrisons is opening its doors to employers that, though lacking in budget, want to offer employees a Christmas party with all the trimmings this year. Morrisons cafes will give cash-strapped employers the opportunity to treat staff to a traditional Christmas dinner for £6.50 per ...
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ArticleOne third of UK employees have never received a Christmas bonus
One third (33%) of employees in the UK have never received a Christmas bonus, according to research by Hawk Incentives.The online poll, which canvassed the views of 1,500 respondents in November 2019, also found that nearly three-quarters (73%) are not expecting any form of financial benefit from their employers this ...
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Supplier articleWhat makes employees happy at work?
The average person spends more than 90,000 hours in total at work in their lifetime. Pretty daunting! Especially if you’re unhappy at work.So, what’s the key to a happy career? There’s wants and needs that our job must fulfil that we might never even consider.For example, we all need a ...
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Supplier articleA step-by-step template to build your ideal recognition programme
If you haven’t already begun thinking about the importance of employee recognition in the workplace, it’s time to start. A recent survey points to 82% of employees naming praise and recognition as a key factor in helping them improve their job performance. And why is this?Find out why employee recognition ...
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Supplier articleWebinar: Employee Recogniton
Employee recognition has the power to change workplace culture, improve engagement, and unlock discretionary effort – all of which can have a major impact on business productivity.On Thursday 5 December 2019 at 11:00 AM [GMT] we will be holding a webinar entitled 'Employee Recognition - Lessons Learnt From Real Live ...
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Supplier articleWorkplace recognition is an employee wellbeing matter
Workplace wellbeing initiatives are in more demand than ever, as more and more organisations realise the responsibility they have over the welfare of their employees. Last year the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported that 15.4 million working days were lost due to stress. That same year, mental ill-health was ...