All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 69
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AnalysisHow can voluntary benefits promote a healthy work-life balance?
Need to knowA healthy work-life balance among employees can impact engagement, productivity, wellbeing, and ultimately have an affect on an organisation's profits.Core voluntary benefits such as health insurance and childcare vouchers are a solid foundation for any benefits strategy.Organisations should be innovative and holistic, providing benefits that reflect their own ...
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Supplier articleReport: Building a business case for social recognition
Ninety per cent of employers say they have some form of recognition programme in place1 but with only 15 per cent of the global workforce engaged, a number that alarmingly drops into single figures if you focus on UK statistics2, these programmes are clearly far from effective. It’s not safe ...
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ArticleReward and recognition identified as top engagement driver for MENA employees
Reward and recognition is the strongest engagement driver for employees based in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), according to research by global professional services firm Aon.Its 2018 Trends in Middle East and North Africa employee engagement report, which surveyed 258,662 employees across 211 MENA-based organisations working in 28 ...
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OpinionDavid Enser: Flexibility is key to expat motivation and recognition schemes
Expatriate motivation and recognition schemes should not be rigid, but should instead offer flexibility within a controlled framework. Managers must have a toolkit of buttons to push to ensure engagement and motivation on the one hand, while also being able to respond to the unique needs of both the individual ...
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AnalysisWhat to include in an expatriate motivation and recognition scheme
Need to know:Employers should be clear about why they are sending employees on assignments and what they need to achieve to keep them motivated.A cultural awareness programme for employees and their families is crucial, as is understanding local approaches to motivation and reward.Employers need to keep expat employees engaged so ...
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AnalysisLife on assignment: Expatriates in numbers
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Supplier article3 ways to make recognition an everyday event
By Denise Willett, senior directorToday’s employees are looking for a deeper meaning in their jobs, where they can add value and feel connected to the overall vision and purpose of their company. A company’s culture is becoming more important than ever. In a recent global study, Achievers found that 66% ...
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AnalysisTop tips for communicating to a non-office-based workforce
Need to know:Employers should involve all employees in communications, and consider smartphone apps if certain sites have limited access to email.An effective communications strategy should be simple, coherent and focused on key messages.Organisations should aim to use a variety of channels, such as video, which can communicate a lot of ...
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ArticleParalympic swimmer Marc Woods to present keynote at Employee Benefits Live 2018
Paralympic gold medalist, BBC commentator and author Marc Woods (pictured) is to conclude the two-day conference programme at Employee Benefits Live 2018 with the closing keynote address on Wednesday 3 October 2018.Woods’ session, titled ‘Unleashing your inner HR superstar’, will share insights from his personal journey and reveal the story ...
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ArticleScott’s stance: Equal pay progression develops in wake of gender pay gap reporting
Legal action brought by law firm Leigh Day this month is once again banging the equal pay drum, as retailer Tesco comes under fire for reportedly paying primarily female store-based staff less than the predominantly male workforce at its distribution centres. As of 12 July 2018, Leigh Day has lodged ...
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The importance of reward and recognition in healthcare and how to practise it effectively
The healthcare sector is facing a crisis as it struggles to keep hold of its employees in the UK. Earlier this year, it was reported that a total of 33,000 nurses (equivalent to 1 in 10) left the NHS in 2017. What makes this statistic particularly worrying is that just ...
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ArticleGowling WLG launches blockchain-based peer-to-peer recognition scheme
International law firm Gowling WLG has introduced a new blockchain-based peer-to-peer recognition scheme for 1,178 UK employees working at its London and Birmingham offices.The Gowling WLG Reward Token scheme (GRT), launched on 2 July 2018, was designed internally to educate employees about blockchain technology and help staff to earn and ...
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ArticlePoll: 29% believe financial benefits motivate employees most
Employee Benefits poll: More than a quarter (29%) of respondents believe that financial benefits, such as employee share schemes, motivate employees the most.A straw poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 143 responses, also found that 25% of respondents think that holiday purchase is the employee benefit that most motivates staff, ...
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Supplier articlePractical ideas for motivating staff when reward spend reduces
By Jacqueline BenjaminKeeping staff engaged and motivated is a major challenge for any employer, even more so when budgets are tight. From public sector pay caps, to reports of national wages struggling to keep up with inflation it’s clear that many employers aren’t exactly flush with cash with which to ...
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Article47% are motivated by pay and remuneration
Just under half (47%) of respondents are motivated and engaged by pay and remuneration, according to research by HR management software provider ADP.The workforce view in Europe 2018, a report that surveyed 9,908 employees across France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland and the UK, also found that 22% ...
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Case StudiesHow Currencies Direct is planning its response to Brexit challenges
Brian Harris, chief product officer at Currencies Direct, saw firsthand the kind of Brexit challenges facing UK businesses when he recently attended a European financial technology conference.Harris noticed that several European associations were representing their countries as alternative places to live and work. “Other countries and other cities are utilising ...
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AnalysisWhat actions should employers take to prepare for Brexit?
Need to know: Whatever the outcome of negotiations, Brexit will have a significant impact on organisations' ability to attract and retain the talent they need.Employers should consider the ways in which their workforce might change, and consider whether their benefits proposition needs to shift.The war for talent may drive up ...
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AnalysisClosing the gender pay gap: next steps and key challenges
Need to know:Diversity of gender, background, experience and opinion is key to business success, and closing the gender pay gap would have significant economic benefits for the UK.Coaching, mentoring and sponsorship of women is an important way of ensuring female employees do not get stuck in the talent pipeline.Flexible working, ...
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5 common pitfalls of employee recognition and how to avoid them
Recognising and rewarding the performance of employees is vital for creating a positive company culture. Regular real-time feedback has been shown to have a great impact on employee motivation and productivity but there are still a number of common mistakes that businesses often make which can limit the effectiveness of ...
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AnalysisThe changing role of reward in managing the talent pipeline
Need to know: High employment levels are forcing organisations to rethink their employee value propositions, progression pipelines and retention strategies.Demonstrating a long-term commitment, nurturing talent and even providing secondment opportunities can help boost staff loyalty.Flexible working options can be key to appealing to a wide range of employees, not just ...