All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 83
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ArticleBertch Cabinets rewards staff with a Caribbean cruise
Something for the weekend: Motivating employees upon their return from the Christmas break can require some creative thinking. However, US manufacturing organisation Bertch Cabinets has succeeded in ensuring staff are excited about the new year thanks to an organisation-wide cruise around the Caribbean.The week-long holiday, which will stop at exotic ...
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The three tenets of motivation
One-third of workers in the UK report being unhappy at work and if we don’t start looking at new ways to motivate our employees we may well see motivation levels drop even further. Creating a positive culture is not something that you can achieve overnight, it takes authentic and long-term ...
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Article44% of staff looking for a new job are unhappy with their benefits package
Almost half (44%) of respondents who are looking to move jobs in the new year are unhappy with their current benefits package, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.Its survey of 1,002 full and part-time employees also found that 74% of respondents who are unhappy with their current benefits ...
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ArticleSlaughter and May revamps pay and benefits package
Law firm Slaughter and May is revamping its pay and benefits package for its 1,139 employees, including a pay increase for associates, the introduction of paid sabbaticals, an on-site doctor, and the opportunity to work from home one day a week.The changes to the firm's compensation and benefits offering are ...
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OpinionMatt Landeman: Inspiring staff with a clear set of values can support strategic growth
For any ambitious organisation with eyes on strategic growth, it is necessary that each employee is aware of, and buys into, the business values at the heart of the enterprise. This is especially pertinent in fast-paced and quickly evolving sectors such as media, where keeping employees up to speed with ...
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ArticleWasabi launches employee engagement programme
Sushi and bento restaurant chain Wasabi has introduced an employee engagement programme for its UK staff, including a recognition scheme and access to a range of voluntary benefits.The new programme, provided by Perkbox, gives employees access to benefits such as retail and leisure discounts, including attraction day passes, discounted MOTs, ...
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Article56% believe managers should use the first day back at work in January to motivate staff
Over half (56%) of respondents think their managers should use the first day back at work after Christmas as an opportunity to motivate and energise them, to help them get on track for the month ahead, according to research by Edenred.Its Slump or jump report, which surveyed 2,000 UK employees, ...
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It is still important to reward staff even though the minimum wage has risen
Total pay, including bonuses, increased by 2.3% in Great Britain between July-September 2015 and July-September 2016, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). However, the cost of living also increased, so savings per head have been negligible among lower earners. This is why it’s important for employers to maintain ...
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Case StudiesUniversity of Reading recognises employees with gift cards and vouchers
The University of Reading awards vouchers or gift case to staff in recognition of a job well done.Its online recognition scheme, Celebrating Success, was introduced in 2012 as a means for managers to offer employees an immediate reward, as opposed to waiting for the annual pay review or payroll cycle. ...
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AnalysisHow to engage employees with corporate gift cards
Need to know:To engage employees with corporate gift cards, organisations should involve staff in the creation of a scheme.If employees have an input into the parameters of an incentive scheme, they are more likely to show greater appreciation of a reward.Offering employees a choice of reward will also increase engagement ...
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ArticleEmma Hart: How can organisations spread festive cheer in the workplace?
In the run-up to the festive season, it is important for organisations to consider how to engage and involve their employees during this time. It is understandable that while work still carries on, the more engaged the workforce is during this time, the more productive staff will be. While the ...
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ArticleClaire Huish: How can organisations spread festive cheer in the workplace?
More often than not employees are working longer and harder over the festive period, and they’re doing all this while also trying to find time to catch up with friends and family. It is tempting for business owners to think they have done all that is needed to keep staff ...
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ArticleSteve Foulger: How can organisations spread festive cheer in the workplace?
There are a wide variety of ways that festive cheer can be spread across a business. Efforts should be focused at an individual and team level, as well as at a business-wide level and externally to the business.Of course you should still expect colleagues to work hard, but I recommend ...
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AnalysisHow to use benefits to boost engagement and motivation during a busy Q4
Need to knowReward and recognition schemes can motivate staff to meet quarterly and year-end targets.Employers should think about what benefits would help employees in the last few months of the year.Physical, financial and mental wellbeing benefits can provide support for staff during a busy fourth quarter.For sectors such as retail, ...
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AnalysisInfographic: The top benefits highly engaged employees received in 2015
An infographic showing the top benefits that were received by highly engaged employees in 2015 (Source: Red Letter Days for Business' The rewards report, March 2016).Read more in The latest trends in the corporate gift card market.
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Case Studies3 Monkeys Zeno uses gift vouchers to recognise staff
PR firm 3 Monkeys Zeno has been awarding gift vouchers to staff for eight years. Christine Jewell, managing director, says: “We surveyed our staff and asked what sort of reward they would value: would they like dinner for two, for instance? Vouchers were what most people said they wanted. Cash ...
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AnalysisWhat are the latest trends in the corporate gift card market?
Need to knowGift cards can be a great way to reward staff, but reward and benefits managers should think carefully about how they present the vouchers to maximise their impact.Keeping a wide-ranging workforce engaged can be a challenge; gift cards are a great way to keep everyone happy.E-codes are a ...
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ArticleDomestic and General launches employee recognition scheme in run up to Christmas
Appliance care organisation Domestic and General has launched an employee reward and recognition initiative to motivate staff in the run up Christmas.The People First During Peak programme aims to support staff at the organisation's Nottingham, Bedworth and Brighton contact centres, and to thank them for their hard work in the ...
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ArticleChicago Cubs give fans excuse note to miss work for World Series final
Something for the weekend: Sporting events often have the power to bring entire offices to a standstill, whether it's the England football team playing in the World Cup or Andy Murray competing in a centre court final at Wimbledon.However, US baseball team Chicago Cubs took this a step further by ...
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Article38% would feel valued if given their chosen Christmas perk
More than a third (38%) of respondents would feel valued by their organisation if they received their chosen Christmas perk, according to research by Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services.Its survey of 1,000 employees also found that 34% of respondents find balancing work with family activities and Christmas shopping over the ...