All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 58
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ArticleMore than half of employees do not feel recognised at work
More than half (56%) of respondents working for small and medium-sized (SME) organisations do not feel like they are being recognised in full for their merits, according to research by Capterra. However, the research, which surveyed 315 employees, also found that more than three-quarters (78%) said they would work harder ...
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Supplier articleSeven ways moments of employee recognition can fuel your employer brand
Sharing moments of recognition internally is powerful — the right kind of employee recognition reinforces what great work looks like to drive business value, helps spread best practice with examples of how to recognise others and help employees understand how the work that they do makes a difference for their ...
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Case StudiesKCJ sees culture and reward as key to creating close-knit workforce
When Don Bryden, founder and managing director of Stratton-based KCJ Training and Employment Solutions, introduced additional annual leave for non-smoking employees earlier this month, he hit national headlines.Beneath a widely-publicised debate about the policy, which Bryden introduced with the hope of helping non-smoking staff among his 11-person workforce match the ...
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AnalysisCash or cupcakes: Is money the best motivator?
Need to know:Research often shows financial rewards are top of the list, but younger employees increasingly look for something more meaningful and experiential.Financial drivers can be highly effective if they are proportional, fair and well communicated.Perks can more easily be related back to specific behaviours and employer values, whereas cash ...
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Supplier articleReward and Recognition- five ways to improve your scheme
Business leaders need to inspire their employees not only with a clear vision but with Reward and Recognition. The following article looks at five easy steps to improve your R&R scheme in 2020.Firstly, it’s important to look back at the reasons for implementing the scheme in the first place and ...
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ArticleDelta Air Lines pays out $1.6 billion in profit sharing to 90,000 employees
Air travel organisation Delta Air Lines is awarding its 90,000 employees with a cash bonus equivalent to two months' pay, following the strong business performance in 2019.Employees will receive the bonus through the organisation's profit sharing scheme, which is open to all global staff who are full-time, part-time or ready ...
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Case StudiesPhilip Morris International goes beyond awareness training to build an inclusive culture
Multinational tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris International is in the process of going through a transformation, aiming to centre business around smoke-free tobacco alternatives. To successfully make this kind of a seismic shift, a talented and engaged workforce is vital.Melissa Whiting, vice president of diversity and inclusion at Philip Morris International, ...
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Supplier articleEmployee reward and recognition scheme launched by American Golf
American Golf is Europe’s largest golf retailer with 99 stores in the UK and Republic of Ireland alone. They are rolling out Each Person to their managers and Epoints to their 825 employees.Each Person is an employee reward and recognition, retail discount scheme, powered by epoints.Employees are recognised with digital ...
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Supplier articleBlue January or New You January?
It’s easy to let the winter blues get the better of you. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects 1 in 15 Brits and although there is no proven cure, there are some things you can do to help improve symptoms – getting as much daylight as possible, eating more fruit and ...
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ArticleKCJ awards non-smoking employees with four days of additional leave
Image credit: Swindon AdvertiserStratton-based KCJ Training and Employment Solutions is rewarding non-smoking employees among its 11 members of staff with four extra days of annual leave per year. This benefit, which came into effect on 2 January 2020, has been implemented to compensate non-smoking workers with an equivalent amount of ...
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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 ...