All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 58
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 43% of UK managers do not have the tools to effectively recognise staff
EXCLUSIVE: More than two-fifths (43%) of UK managers stated that their organisation has not provided them with the tools and understanding to recognise staff effectively, according to research by Reward Gateway.Its survey of 500 UK employees also found that 68% of UK managers agreed that their bosses could do more ...
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Supplier article14 ways eCards help build an amazing culture of recognition
by Megan Gough, Head of Client Success at Reward GatewayeCards are an easy way to build a culture of continuous recognition for your employees. By customising them to fit your culture and brand, you can use eCards to say a simple "thank you," recognise specific achievements like hitting a quarterly ...
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ArticleCulina Group employees have spent £600,000 on retail discounts since 2016
Warehouse, distribution and transport organisation Culina Group has seen its 7,000 UK and Ireland-based employees spend more than £600,000 on retail discounts via its employee benefits platform since February 2016.The organisation originally launched the platform in February 2016, in partnership with Personal Group, in order to boost motivation and engagement ...
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Supplier articleThe impact of the four different styles of recognition on workplace culture
by Alexandra Powell, Director of Client Services at Reward GatewayPeople are all different. Sometimes we find these differences helpful and engaging, and other times we may find them puzzling. We see this as especially true when it comes to a cultural staple like employee recognition. We hear, “They recognise for ...
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AnalysisWhat role do benefits play in the recruitment and retention of employees?
Need to know:Potential employees are now keen to know what benefits an employer offers in addition to salary, especially within the context of work-life balance.Bespoke packages and more flexibility are key factors in successfully appealing to employees with diverse needs and expectations.Employers are increasingly aligning benefits strategy with their culture ...
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Supplier articleThree employee motivation strategies for managers leading a team
By Louis Kwakye, Director of SMB & Growth Strategies at Reward GatewayHave you ever thought about where motivation comes from at your organisation? On a case-by-case basis, what motivates your individual contributors? The common thread I've seen, beyond passion for the work you do, is who your manager is, and ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Summer in the city...
As temperatures began to rise this week, the Employee Benefits team received a flurry of press releases about steps employers should be taking to help employees cope with the heat during summer. With UK temperatures expected to top the hottest on record for July on Thursday (at the time of ...
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Supplier articleHow 5 companies power growth through strategic recognition and benefits
by Megan Gough, Head of Client Success at Reward GatewayOne of the most challenging times for a company is during a high-growth period, where employees may feel disconnected from the business, not feel motivated to work hard, or even show up. What can help get your company through this? A ...
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Case StudiesShop Direct uses evolving recognition platform to embed and grow core values
In 2014, online retailer Shop Direct went through a rebrand, focusing its people strategy on the idea of creating a values-led culture. To bring its new approach to life, the organisation launched a recognition programme for its 4,000 employees.Shop Direct's new strategy centred around five key values: together, ambitious, pride, ...
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AnalysisTop tips to increase the effectiveness of an employee recognition scheme
Need to know: Effective strategies will vary from one employer to another, but embedding a culture of appreciation will make a solid foundation for any recognition scheme.Employers should consider introducing peer-to-peer recognition, as well as using a scheme to link specific behaviours to core values.Monetary incentives may help gain employee ...
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OpinionDr Monica Franco-Santos: Beware the peer-to-peer bonus
Recently, we have seen a new management practice taking centre stage: peer-to-peer bonuses. This type of scheme is a new motivation tool in which peers, rather than managers, proactively recognise the good performance of their colleagues by rewarding them with money or points.At first sight, peer-to-peer bonuses are useful, simple ...
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Case Studies2Excel Aviation uses employee ownership trust to motivate employees
Aviation solutions business 2Excel Aviation was founded in 2005, when it comprised five people working on four aircraft. Since then, the organisation has grown to house approximately 170 members of staff across numerous sites, serving diverse sectors that include defence, agriculture, events and travel.In April 2018, following this period of ...
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AnalysisWhat value do employee ownership trusts bring to an organisation?
Need to know:Employee ownership trusts (EOTs) are an indirect form of ownership whereby the majority shares of an organisation are held in a trust on behalf of staff.Organisations controlled by an EOT are able to provide a tax-free cash bonus of up to £3,600 per employee per year.Moving to an ...
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Supplier article5 recognition examples for managers to try at work
By Alexandra Powell, Director of Client Services at Reward GatewayEach and every individual at your organisation has the power to influence recognition. But those that lead teams — your managers — arguably wield the greatest influence. I’ve spent years training teams of all sizes, from all industries on how to ...
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ArticleNottinghamshire County Council increases pay for foster carers by 27%
On Monday 15 July 2019, Nottinghamshire County Council's Children and Young People’s Committee approved plans to increase payment rates for council-employed foster carers by at least 27% from August 2019.The pay rise forms part of Nottinghamshire County Council’s attraction and retention strategy, which aims to encourage more local individuals to ...
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Supplier articleWhat role is tech playing in our changing approach to employee motivation?
Technology is changing almost every aspect of our lives – and with such a dramatic pace of change, it can sometimes feel hard to keep up. But when it comes to your business, can you risk falling behind?The opportunities that technology offers are vast – particularly when it comes to ...
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Supplier articlePart two: How to create a successful recognition programme that stands the test of time
By Debra Corey, Best-Selling Author & Advisor to Reward GatewayIf you really want to make sure your recognition programme meets its objectives going forward, you need to continually go back and ask employees if and how it’s meeting their needs. Both internal and external trends can impact the design and ...
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Supplier articlePart one: How to future-proof your recognition programme
By Debra Corey, Best-Selling Author & Advisor to Reward GatewayI have one of those “big” birthdays this year. You know them, the kind that ends in a “0,” and makes you take a step back and question if what you’ve done all these years was worthwhile. And, even more important, ...
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Supplier articleHow to overcome the top recognition and reward frustrations
By Alexandra Powell, Director of Client Services at Reward GatewayEmployee recognition and reward has received a lot of attention in the last decade. Companies around the world are spending a collective $46 billion on reward and recognition programmes and just recently, AON reported that of all the factors that drive ...
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OpinionMarc Long: Are there hidden dangers when staff tip each other?
Peer-to-peer reward technology provides employees with a budget to tip each other small amounts of money each month, to reflect what they consider to be good work.On the face of it, a scheme that allows co-workers to ‘tip’ colleagues they think are doing a good job is a positive one. ...