All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 77

  • alternative-leave
    Article

    Alternative leave arrangements can help shape workplace culture

    2017-04-20T16:29:05Z

    Organisations continue to seek creative ways to support their workforce, especially when it comes to fine-tuning the balance between an employee’s home and working life, recognising the commitments that employees may have outside of work, and the potential impact these could have in the workplace.In February 2017, for example, social ...

  • Ibiza
    Article

    EXCLUSIVE: Digital Catalyst to fly staff to Ibiza for team-building holiday

    2017-04-20T10:01:17Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Private healthcare marketing organisation Digital Catalyst is to take its staff to Ibiza for a three-day holiday to boost employee engagement and motivation, and help increase teamwork within the business.The employer-funded trip, which will take place on Friday 12 to Sunday 14 May 2017, will give staff the opportunity ...

  • RBS
    Case Studies

    RBS boosts employee motivation and engagement through its CSR approach

    2017-04-12T11:22:10Z

    As part of its aim to become more efficient and environmentally responsible, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) launched a reward scheme that engages employees with its corporate and social responsibility (CSR) goals.Mike Lynch, sustainable workplace culture manager in the workplace specialist services team at RBS, says: “The bank is aiming ...

  • Andy-Melia
    Opinion

    Andy Melia: Employee volunteering has benefits beyond corporate social responsibility

    2017-04-12T11:16:59Z

    Employee volunteering gives staff the opportunity to connect with a community, build their knowledge of the needs and challenges in society and deliver value through sharing skills and expertise. This can help to generate trust in the business and help staff to feel more involved in the towns, cities or ...

  • Andy-Melia
    Analysis

    How to incorporate corporate social responsibility into a motivation strategy

    2017-04-12T10:50:13Z

    Need to know:Corporate and social responsibility (CSR) activities can include a range of initiatives such as payroll giving, charitable fundraising, volunteering, and environmentally-friendly schemes.While large employers have a duty to report their corporate sustainability actions, employers can benefit from promoting CSR through the attraction and retention of key talent.Engaging employees ...

  • Katherine-Chapman-LWF
    Article

    86% believe living wage accreditation improves employer reputation

    2017-04-03T10:42:02Z

    More than three quarters (86%) of voluntary living wage accredited employer respondents believe that living wage accreditation has enhanced their organisation’s general reputation as an employer, according to research by the Living Wage Foundation and Cardiff Business School.The survey of 800 organisations that have been accredited as a living wage ...

  • electronic-motivation-vouchers
    Article

    Buyer's guide to electronic motivation vouchers

    2017-03-27T11:57:00Z

    The facts: What are electronic motivation vouchers?Electronic motivation vouchers are electronic cards or vouchers that can be loaded or topped up with a monetary value. These can be spent at a single store or at multiple retailers.Where can employers get more information?The UK Gift Card and Voucher Association at www.ukgcva.co.uk.Who ...

  • unlimited-holiday
    Article

    Unlimited holiday must be managed well to motivate staff effectively

    2017-03-27T11:45:00Z

    Leeds-based recruitment and executive search organisation Charlton Morris introduced an unlimited leave policy for its senior consultants in January 2017 as part of a wider strategy to attract and retain talent.Unlimited leave is available to consultants who have been with the business for two years or more, which currently accounts ...

  • long-service awards
    Analysis

    What is the role of long-service awards in today’s workplace?

    2017-03-27T11:45:00Z

    Need to know:Long-service awards can form part of a wider employee motivation and recognition strategy.Recognition dates have become more frequent, with some employers now celebrating employee service annually.Long-service awards have developed to offer personalised gifts for staff, such as e-gift cards, rather than a pre-determined reward.Long-service awards have traditionally been ...

  • Timo
    Article

    Gousto awards share options to staff to mark anniversary

    2017-03-23T09:24:02Z

    Recipe box organisation Gousto is offering its 200 UK-based employees one-off share options to mark its fifth anniversary.The share options are available to employees of all levels across the organisation's London and Spalding offices and factory. Employees must have at least six-months' service prior to January 2017 to be eligible ...

  • Personal-Group-32
    Article

    19% of 18-29 year olds believe access to instant discounts would increase engagement

    2017-03-20T11:20:22Z

    Almost one fifth (19%) of respondents aged 18-29 years old feel that access to instant benefits, such as retail discounts and cinema tickets, would increase their engagement with their employer, according to research by Personal Group.Its Hapi survey, which surveyed 781 UK employees and forms part of its The business ...

  • Confessions
    Article

    Confessions of a benefits manager: Candid works long hours

    2017-03-16T09:31:00Z

    There is a mysterious new guy in our office. He’s come from head office in the US and although he appears to be from the senior management team, for some strange reason he has pitched up with us in HR, rather than sit on the third floor with the rest ...

  • Shai-Aharony
    Article

    58% of marketing professionals rank flexi-time in their top three benefits

    2017-03-15T10:42:43Z

    More than half (58%) of marketing professional respondents cite flexi-time as one of the top three benefits they would like to have access to, according to research by Reboot Online Marketing.Its survey of 1,200 marketing professionals also found that 25% of respondents would accept one job over another because it ...

  • Team-Loco
    Article

    Voyages-sncf introduces on-site e-sport gaming room

    2017-03-13T12:07:12Z

    E-commerce travel organisation Voyages-sncf.com has introduced a state-of-the-art gaming room at its head office to encourage employees to take part in e-sport competitions.Voyages-sncf.com, which employs approximately 1,000 staff members across Europe, will also support a team of 17 employees by covering registration fees and travel expenses for e-sport competitions.The team, ...

  • Carillion-case-study-image
    Article

    How to motivate carers in the workplace

    2017-03-08T16:20:00Z

    Need to know:Providing flexibility is one of the most effective ways of retaining and motivating carers in the workplace.Line-manager training is essential to ensure that direct managers understand the different ways in which they can support carers.Internal networks or peer-support groups can help individuals in similar circumstances to connect across ...

  • LF-Headshot-2016
    Article

    Louise’s lowdown: Employee benefits are a key component in supporting fuller working lives

    2017-03-02T12:50:00Z

    In February 2017, the government published its Fuller working lives: a partnership approach report, outlining its strategy to encourage individuals over the age of 50 to remain in work. This includes partnering with employers to better support people to stay in work for longer or to re-enter the workforce, whether ...

  • Adam-Kingl
    Article

    Generation Y leaders need a compelling employee value proposition in today's workplace

    2017-03-01T12:39:00Z

    EB Connect 2017: Future workplaces will be vastly different to today as generation Y employees require innovative ways of working, according to Adam Kingl (pictured), executive director of thought leadership at the London Business School.Addressing delegates in the opening keynote session at the 6th annual Employee Benefits Connect, Kingl explained ...

  • Rachel-Clacher
    Article

    EXCLUSIVE: Moneypenny to discuss talent management at Employee Benefits Connect 2017

    2017-02-28T11:42:41Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Telephone and switchboard organisation Moneypenny will provide insight on adopting a successful talent management approach at Employee Benefits Connect 2017.Rachel Clacher (pictured), director at Moneypenny, which ranked fourth in the Sunday Times' 100 Best Companies List 2017, will lead a session titled ‘Putting people first: the importance of being ...

  • Supplier article

    National Employee Appreciation Day is coming – 3 March 2017

    2017-02-28T10:35:20Z

    National Employee Appreciation Day is coming. Yes, there is such a ‘thing’, and if you’re reading this article, there’s still time to act. Observed annually on the first Friday in March, this year National Employee Appreciation Day falls on the 3rd of March. It’s been a recognised day in America ...

  • Supplier article

    Investing in the culture of an organisation

    2017-02-23T11:51:15Z

    By Adam Mason, consulting directorAcross the globe, the attention of business leaders is turning to the budget for the next financial year. This will no doubt feature much head-scratching and pencil-sharpening to achieve the right number. Confronted by financial constraints which are an ever present, the question is one of ...