All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 8
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OpinionGeorgina Cameron: How can employers create a culture of fun?
As a B Corp, looking after the Lily’s Kitchen team is hugely important to us. Having fair and robust HR policies to support our employees is only part of the equation. We strive to enable and empower everyone on our team so that they feel able to work to the ...
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Case StudiesOcado Retail uses reward to boost recruitment and retention
Ocado Retail’s reward and benefits strategy is key to employee recruitment and retention, making it an attractive option for new employees and a workplace where staff feel appreciated and their efforts rewarded.The online retailer has a retail contact centre at the Riverside in Sunderland, with more than 200 employees.In 2023, ...
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Case StudiesKeepmoat recruits and motivates staff through reward and benefits
Partnership homebuilder Keepmoat has designed its reward and benefits strategy to attract new talent, as well as to motivate and engage its existing workforce.The organisation employs more than 1,100 employees and operates across England and Scotland. Its people strategy is focused on three key pillars: attract, develop and retain, while ...
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ArticleGusto Group to become 100% employee owned
Manufacturing, construction and architecture business Gusto Group will transition to an employee ownership trust (EOT) as part of its goal of achieving shared success and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship.A total of 100% of the firm’s ownership will be transferred to an EOT on 31 March 2027 as part of ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 5 - 11 July 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 5 - 11 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: UK Power Networks and Principality Building Society sign up to heating benefit schemeSurrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust staff strike over paySEC Newgate UK becomes age-inclusive accredited employerLiz Kendall named secretary of state for work ...
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ArticleTesco to close Express stores early so employees can watch Euro 2024 final
Supermarket chain Tesco will close its smaller Express stores early so employees can watch the Euro 2024 final on Sunday 14 July.To mark the occasion of the England men’s football team reaching the final, its more than 1,800 Express stores across England will shut at 7.30pm, replacing the usual closing ...
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Article42% of employees receive regular recognition from chief executive officers
Despite 70% of employees highlighting the importance of recognition, just 42% have received regular recognition from their chief executive officers (CEOs), according to research by Boostworks.The employee reward and recognition, benefits delivery and wellbeing provider's white paper The heart of workplace engagement, which surveyed 3,000 UK HR professionals, C-suite leaders ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to motivation voucher schemes
Credit: Black Salmon/ShutterstockWhat are motivation voucher schemes?Motivation voucher schemes are an effective means of engaging employees, particularly when pay rises are few and far between. The vouchers carry a monetary value that can either be spent at a single store or at multiple retailers.Motivation vouchers have been a popular way ...
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ArticleMotivation vouchers
Motivation vouchers have been a popular way for organisations to incentivise their employees for many years, from rewarding loyalty and recognising long service, to saying a simple thank-you for a job well done. In return, staff who feel recognised and valued are likely to be more engaged ...
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ArticleSEC Newgate UK becomes age-inclusive accredited employer
SEC Newgate UK, a global communications, advocacy and research group, has become an age-inclusive accredited employer due to its commitment to attract, grow and engage employees over the age of 50.The accreditation is awarded by 55/Redefined, which uses its R/AGE methodology to look at organisations’ approach to age inclusion. It ...
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OpinionDebbie Coyne: Managing Euro 2024 and staff leave
With Euro 2024 football fever sweeping the country, employers are once again facing the age-old conundrum of balancing productivity and business operations with giving their staff the chance to watch their nation at a major summer tournament.Legally, employers are not obliged to provide time off for employees to watch Euro ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 21 - 27 June 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 21 - 27 June 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Nike doubles parental leave benefit for all US employeesGraham introduces employee wellbeing app59% of staff rank financial wellbeing as most wanted support from employerGames Workshop awards employees bonus paymentTribunal rules Wrexham bakery did not make ...
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Case StudiesEarth and Wheat bolsters employee engagement through sporting events
Earth and Wheat regularly uses major sporting events, such as the football World Cup or the Wimbledon tennis championships, to engage and motivate its workforce as it helps with team bonding.The sustainable grocery subscription box service that solely operates in the UK employs 20 members of staff.As a brand that ...
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AnalysisHow to use major sporting events to engage and motivate staff
Credit: Delpixel / Shutterstock.com Employers should consider what sporting events would most engage their employees and plan initiatives around these. Workplace activities can boost camaraderie and, ultimately, engagement. Any initiatives should be as inclusive as possible for all employees, as well as voluntary. In its ...
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ArticleGames Workshop awards employees bonus payment
Warhammer figurine maker Games Workshop has awarded more than £18 million in bonus cash payments to its employees after it reported a strong year of sales and profits.The Nottingham-based organisation has distributed the money on an equal basis to each member of staff in recognition of their contribution to its ...
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ArticleWho will win at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024?
The winners of the 22nd annual Employee Benefits Awards will be unveiled today (Friday 14 June).The Employee Benefits Awards 2024 is a must-attend event for those in the reward, benefits and HR industry. Comedian Ellie Taylor will host the ceremony, which acknowledges and celebrates innovative HR, reward and benefits strategies, ...
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Article44% of UK workers feel exhausted at the end of a working day
More than four in 10 (44%) of UK workers admitted to feeling exhausted at the end of a working day, according to new research by Telus Health.For its Telus mental health index, the global healthcare organisation explored the mental health of employed people in the UK, the US, Canada, Europe, ...
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ArticleLeicester McDonald’s franchisee introduces local gift card for staff rewards
A franchisee owner of four McDonald’s restaurants in Leicester has committed to awarding employees with a local gift card for rewards and incentives.Established by BID Leicester, the Leicester Gift Card is part of the Town and City Gift Card initiative across the UK and Ireland. More than 170 shops, restaurants, ...
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OpinionConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid has problems getting an invoice paid
You might remember we recently implemented a new recognition platform. Early on, the supplier was organised enough to send a sample invoice so we could set up any necessary purchase orders. Well, you do not keep dogs and bark yourself, so I gave that task to my colleague Lazy Susan. ...
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ArticleWalmart introduces new bonus for hourly paid store staff
US-based supermarket chain Walmart has launched a new bonus payment for eligible full and part-time hourly paid store-based employees.Hourly paid employees are eligible for the bonus after a year's service in the role. Bonus payments are calculated based on stores achieving performance targets.The bonus is intended to reward great work ...