All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 55
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Supplier articleThe rise and fall (and rise) of Air Miles.
What employee recognition schemes can learn from the original customer loyalty program.How many loyalty cards do you own? If you conform to the average you have 14.3. You might even have a separate wallet/purse to keep them in.The fact that most of us belong to multiple schemes raises this tricky ...
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Case StudiesColt Technology Services introduces wide-ranging support initiatives for employees
At the start of the global Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, telecommunications firm Colt Technology Services launched a range of initiatives to support its 5,000 employees. The organisation quickly realised that it had within its means ways of assisting its employees through a hugely challenging time.Rob Green, vice president of reward, says: ...
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Supplier articleWhat Do Employees Want from Their Workplace Benefit Schemes?
When it comes to choosing an employee benefits package, meeting the needs of your entire workforce can seem like a daunting task. On one hand, you’ll want to implement benefits that improve recruitment efforts, whereas on the other hand you’ll need to implement schemes that reward and engage your current ...
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Supplier articleFour essential Employee Benefits all companies should consider
More so than ever before HR teams are constantly facing the challenge of how to best keep their employees engaged, motivated and dedicated, whilst making sure all spendings and costs are justifiable and the ROI is noticeable, especially when it affects the bottom line. While the vast majority of work ...
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Supplier articleTop tips on training for a culture of appreciation
Sixty-four percent of companies are making one major mistake. According to recent research by Achievers, just one third of companies are training their team members in how, when, and why to recognize their peers for their contributions. The large majority are leaving an important driver of positive culture somewhat to ...
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AnalysisHow can employers appropriately recognise employees’ efforts during a time of crisis?
Need to know:Continual employee recognition, even during a time of crisis, can help enforce workplace culture and motivate employees further.Letting employees know they are valued and their efforts are recognised can boost their wellbeing.Employers must be careful to ensure that their recognition scheme does not exclude employees that are struggling ...
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OpinionAma Afrifa-Tchie: Recognition strategies for furloughed employees
All organisations affected by the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic have a responsibility to ensure a recognition strategy is in place to help furloughed employers with their mental health during this uncertain time.This is a new concept to many of us, and for those impacted, there is a risk it will have ...
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Case StudiesDechert introduces recognition schemes during Covid-19
Global law firm Dechert has put in place recognition initiatives across its whole business to support employees during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The organisation launched 'A Day to Thrive' scheme, which gives employees an extra day of annual leave this year to recognise everyone for their efforts during this challenging time.With ...
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OpinionCharles Cotton: Well-communicated benefits lead to greater employee motivation
Working from home has many benefits but it can also increase feelings of isolation, which may be heightened further during lockdown. It is therefore important that employers consider how to bring out the social aspects of a total reward package.They may suggest that teams have a weekly social catch up ...
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AnalysisHow can a total reward strategy incentivise productivity from home?
Need to know:Employers need to do their due diligence to find out how their employees expect to feel appreciated while working from home.Simple gestures, like verbally recognising employees, can motivate them and increase productivity.Increasing flexibility for employees who cannot work their normal hours can take the pressure off and help ...
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Case StudiesInternational SOS recognises employees' achievements amid Covid-19 pandemic
Global medical and travel security services organisation International SOS has publicly recognised all of its its employees by featuring them in a special edition of its monthly newsletter, 'celebrating our heroes’ during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Employees from across Europe were featured in the March 2020 edition, which was sent out ...
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Supplier articleVirtual Appreciation Cards serving as powerful engagement tool for remote workforce
Around three months ago, just as lockdown in the UK came into force in the UK, Achievers launched Appreciation Cards to allow managers or team members in any business to recognise their colleagues for free in a thoughtful way.We recognised that not every company currently has an employee engagement platform ...
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Supplier articleHow does the commitment culture align with recognition?
What defines a successful corporate culture? There are so many factors which come into play as well as different priorities for each individual business. The world we live in places a lot of emphasis on speed, instant gratification and getting the job done as fast as possible. The question which ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: Reward & Recognition During COVID-19
The business challenges thrown up by the coronavirus pandemic for organisations are many, not least that remote working has moved from the exception to the norm.However, aside from the practical aspects of putting in place safe distancing protocols and practices, businesses must now think about how they plan for and ...
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Supplier articleDownload Your Reward & Recognition Toolkit
RewardandRecognition has the power to change workplace culture, improve engagement, and unlock discretionary effort – all of which can have a major impact on business productivity. Download the toolkit to learn:How to design an employee recognition programmeHow to implement a recognition programmeHow to measure the success of a recognition programmeDOWNLOAD ...
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Supplier articleLack of Recognition is Biggest Barrier to Engagement for British Workers, Finds New Achievers Study
With the coronavirus pandemic currently causing massive upheaval for companies everywhere, employers are naturally looking out for ways to keep their employees engaged. According to a new report from Achievers, the biggest barrier to engagement for British workers is a lack of recognition. More UK employees (27 per cent) pinpointed ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: Back to work and the business battle with COVID-19
The slow easing of lockdown in this next stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, calls for bold actions by business leaders.Tom Peters, back in 2003, discussed how business leaders needed to overcome barriers and inspire workplace innovation and change. This challenge is now even more relevant, as the UK faces an ...
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Supplier article15 ideas to maintain morale, wellbeing and company culture
As the environment around us rapidly evolves, how can leaders access the tools and strategies they need to help their employees and their businesses? This was the question discussed in our recent webinar, where the panel shared practical ways employers can maintain morale, prioritise wellbeing and strengthen culture across their ...
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OpinionKate Cooper: Recognition schemes must display a clear sense of fairness
The Institute of Leadership & Management undertook research last year into the values that are espoused by organisations and those that individuals hold, to discover whether there is alignment between the organisation and its employees, and who decides the organisational values that employees are expected to live.Although it did not ...
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AnalysisHow recognition schemes can help employers to foster good behaviours
Need to know: Recognising and rewarding staff can boost morale and engagement.Peer-to-peer recognition schemes help to remove any sense of hierarchical structure.Senior leadership teams that promote recognition can encourage employees to lead by example.Employee recognition schemes are becoming ever-more important for employees to reach the best of their abilities at ...