All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 65
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Case StudiesBupa Care Services uses feedback, points and prizes to celebrate staff
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, ...
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OpinionProfessor Cynthia Fisher: Rewarding work influences employee happiness
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 ...
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ArticleUniversity of Reading launches sustainability programme for 4,000 employees
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 ...
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ArticleLogical Resources Sales and Technical Recruitment jets staff to Thailand for Christmas party
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 ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Connect 2019 to provide insight into the future of reward
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 ...
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AnalysisEmployee satisfaction: does pay prevail?
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, ...
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Case StudiesBurns Pet Nutrition harnesses organisational culture to keep employees satisfied
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 ...
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OpinionKaroli Hindriks: Office anywhere – why remote work improves employee satisfaction
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 ...
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ArticleEmployees not receiving recognition are twice as likely to leave
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 ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Colt Technology Services launches employee recognition programme
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, ...
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Article2Excel Aviation launches employee ownership trust
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 ...
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ArticleMost employees want a gift from employers at Christmas to make them feel valued
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 ...
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ArticleA quarter want a money-based reward from their employer this Christmas
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 ...
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ArticleA third believe financial wellbeing benefits are very important
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 ...
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ArticleUS glass manufacturer BenShot rewards employees with handguns for Christmas
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 ...
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Supplier articleIs Non-Financial Recognition Cheaper AND More Effective?
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 ...
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Supplier article
10 ways to increase the impact of your reward and recognition activity
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 ...
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Case StudiesEquifax develops wellbeing approach to enhance employment proposition
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 ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Equifax
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 ...
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ArticleFlexible working tops list of most desired benefits for SME employees
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 ...