All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 65

  • Bupa Care Services
    Case Studies

    Bupa Care Services uses feedback, points and prizes to celebrate staff

    2018-12-03T06:00:28Z

    Bupa Care Services runs more than 130 care homes, reaching from Scotland to the South Coast and Wales, and employs approximately 12,000 staff in the UK. These care homes range in size from 20 to 120 beds and span residential, nursing, dementia and disability services, among others.Claire Shenton, people director, ...

  • Cynthia Fisher
    Opinion

    Professor Cynthia Fisher: Rewarding work influences employee happiness

    2018-11-30T16:00:31Z

    There are many ways in which the workplace influences employee happiness. These include leadership, friendships and fair treatment; however, employee happiness is much more heavily influenced by the work itself.First, and most immediately, employees feel happier when they think they are doing well, and worse when they experience setbacks. Research ...

  • University of Reading sustainability programme
    Article

    University of Reading launches sustainability programme for 4,000 employees

    2018-11-30T10:35:14Z

    The University of Reading has launched a gamified sustainability programme to all of its 4,000 UK employees, including academic and support staff.The Jump programme, provided by engagement specialist Green Rewards, was piloted by four teams, making up 500 employees overall, from May to July 2018.The sustainability initiative encourages participants to ...

  • Phuket
    Article

    Logical Resources Sales and Technical Recruitment jets staff to Thailand for Christmas party

    2018-11-29T16:28:04Z

    Something for the weekend: UK and Australia-based employees at recruitment firm Logical Resources Sales and Technical Recruitment will not have to steer clear of soggy Brussels sprouts at their workplace Christmas party this year, as the organisation has opted to jet its 11 employees to Thailand for an alternative festive ...

  • Employee Benefits Connect 2019
    Article

    Employee Benefits Connect 2019 to provide insight into the future of reward

    2018-11-28T09:53:41Z

    Employee Benefits Connect, which returns on 27 February 2019, is now open for registration.The event will provide attendees with the opportunity to discuss the future of reward and discover the latest innovations hitting the HR and benefits market.Taking place at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London, Employee Benefits Connect 2019 will ...

  • Employee satisfaction: Does pay prevail?
    Analysis

    Employee satisfaction: does pay prevail?

    2018-11-27T06:00:44Z

    Need to know:Money is an important foundation, but cultural changes have arguably created a world in which true engagement, happiness and satisfaction cannot be bought with pay alone.Employees not only expect a broader package of benefits, but will also look to an organisation's culture and impact on the world.Recognition, transparency, ...

  • burns pet nutrition
    Case Studies

    Burns Pet Nutrition harnesses organisational culture to keep employees satisfied

    2018-11-27T06:00:41Z

    Pet food production organisation Burns Pet Nutrition is based in Kidwelly, Wales, and is home to approximately 125 members of staff. These employees are spread across various roles, both within the core production business and in the organisation’s other ventures, which include a farm café and shop, market gardens and ...

  • karoli hindriks
    Opinion

    Karoli Hindriks: Office anywhere – why remote work improves employee satisfaction

    2018-11-26T16:00:12Z

    The nature of work has changed significantly over the past few decades; advancements in technology mean that modern workforces are better equipped to function with greater efficacy than ever before. Employees are able to communicate faster and more effectively, which means that businesses can provide more services, generate more revenue ...

  • receiving recognition
    Article

    Employees not receiving recognition are twice as likely to leave

    2018-11-22T11:45:39Z

    Employees who have not received recognition recently are twice as likely to be looking for another job, according to a study by employee engagement organisation Tiny Pulse.The Employee retention report 2018 surveyed over 25,000 employees across the world from January to October 2018 and found that 24% of employees who ...

  • Colt Technology Services
    Article

    EXCLUSIVE: Colt Technology Services launches employee recognition programme

    2018-11-22T10:28:08Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Telecommunications organisation Colt Technology Services has launched a recognition programme for its workforce, which numbers 5,000 employees across 22 countries.The programme, known as Colt Inspire, was introduced in October using Xexec's employee recognition portal. Employees can use the platform to nominate one another for multiple financial and non-financial awards, ...

  • 2Excel Aviation
    Article

    2Excel Aviation launches employee ownership trust

    2018-11-21T11:38:37Z

    Aviation organisation 2Excel Aviation has launched an employee ownership trust to boost reward and retention among its 160 employees, who operate across eight business units, including T2 Aviation, 2Excel Engineering, Scimitar, Sabre, Broadsword, Leading Edge, GeoSpacial and The Blades.The UK-based organisation, which is the first aviation firm in the country ...

  • james-kinsella
    Article

    Most employees want a gift from employers at Christmas to make them feel valued

    2018-11-21T10:52:43Z

    The majority (94%) of employees want to receive a gift from their employers this Christmas in order to feel valued, appreciated and happy, according to research by Instantprint.The survey of 1,500 office-based UK employees also found that 29% of respondents would like a gift voucher as their Christmas present from ...

  • Christmas presents
    Article

    A quarter want a money-based reward from their employer this Christmas

    2018-11-19T10:50:27Z

    A quarter (25%) of respondents would like to receive a money-based reward, such as cash, a bonus payment within their salary or a gift card or voucher, from their employer this Christmas, according to research by benefits provider Perkbox.Its survey of 1,000 UK employees also found that 23% of respondents ...

  • Laura-Matthews
    Article

    A third believe financial wellbeing benefits are very important

    2018-11-16T12:14:49Z

    A third (33%) of respondents believe that financial wellbeing benefits, such as a pension, holiday and bonus pay, are very important when considering where to work, according to research by UK consultancy Barnett Waddingham.Its Why BWell: where’s your head at? report, which surveyed 3,000 full and part-time employees between the ...

  • BenShot
    Article

    US glass manufacturer BenShot rewards employees with handguns for Christmas

    2018-11-15T16:57:33Z

    Something for the weekend: US glass manufacturing organisation BenShot has opted to reward its employees' good work this Christmas by gifting each of them a handgun.Ben Wolfgram, co-owner of the Wisconsin organisation known for using bullets in its glass designs, said the choice of present was based on an effort ...

  • IsNonFinancialRecognitionMoreEffective
    Supplier article

    Is Non-Financial Recognition Cheaper AND More Effective?

    2018-11-14T08:48:30Z

    Motivating employees provides a challenge for almost all companies. Many fall into the trap of financial rewards and incentives. While financial rewards are important and in many cases absolutely necessary, it’s easy to think that they’re the answer to motivating and retaining employees. However, non-financial recognition is more powerful and ...

  • Supplier article

    10 ways to increase the impact of your reward and recognition activity

    2018-11-13T15:44:56Z

    A member of staff has successfully completed an assignment ahead of schedule, won a new piece of business or got married. You send them a bunch of flowers or add a small bonus to their next pay slip. Simple!But is it simple? Yes, you are recognising their hard work or ...

  • Equifax-1
    Case Studies

    Equifax develops wellbeing approach to enhance employment proposition

    2018-11-13T06:00:59Z

    Global credit reference agency Equifax launched an online financial education programme in June 2018 to kick start an overall wellbeing strategy for its 800 UK employees.This strategy was designed, in part, to help address the current business challenges Equifax is facing; namely, the attraction and retention of talent in an ...

  • Equifax
    Case Studies

    The benefits offered by Equifax

    2018-11-12T16:20:39Z

    The benefits offered by Equifax:Pension and group riskDefined contribution, salary sacrifice pension scheme for all employees. From April 2019, those contributing 3% into their pension direct from salary will receive a 5% contribution from Equifax; if employees contribute 4%, Equifax will contribute 6% and if they contribute 5%, it will ...

  • flexible working
    Article

    Flexible working tops list of most desired benefits for SME employees

    2018-11-12T12:13:28Z

    Flexible working tops the benefits wishlist for employees at UK small to medium enterprises (SMEs), according to a study by financial adviser Drewberry.Some 42% of respondents to the survey, which polled 1,000 workers, said flexible hours were the most desired benefit, while 29% valued work-from-home options the highest.Insurance also proved ...