All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 85
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ArticleGoogle and WL Gore named world’s best multinational workplaces 2016
Google, SAS Institute, and WL Gore and Associates are among the organisations that have been recognised as the world’s best multinational workplaces for 2016, showcasing high-performing and inclusive workplace cultures.The annual list, compiled by Great Place to Work, surveyed 6,000 organisations globally. Organisations are ranked based on their workplace culture, ...
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Article69% view perks and benefits as important to their overall satisfaction
More than two thirds (69%) of respondents view perks and benefits as important to their overall satisfaction, according to research by Perkbox.Its survey of 1,072 UK adults also found that 84% of 18-24 year old respondents and 78% of 25-34 year old respondents would be more likely to stay with ...
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ArticleCancer Research UK launches bespoke online benefits platform
Cancer Research UK is launching a bespoke online benefits platform that integrates its employee engagement, discounts, and reward and recognition schemes.The new platform, provided by Xexec, will see Cancer Research UK move from a paper-based reward and recognition system to an online scheme.The portal will enable the charity to celebrate ...
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Article31% of London-based staff feel least motivated at Christmas
Almost a third (31%) of London-based respondents feel least motivated at Christmas, over any other time of year, according to research by Sodexo Benefits and Rewards Services.Its survey of 1,000 UK employees also found that 41% of respondents who are based in London would feel motivated to work harder if ...
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AnalysisIs it time for an image overhaul for voluntary benefits schemes?
Need to know:Voluntary benefits now form part of a wider approach to employee engagement.Access through mobile apps and online portals has helped to create a new face for voluntary benefits schemes.Employees increasingly expect to be offered voluntary benefits as a standard part of their reward package.Voluntary benefits schemes have long ...
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ArticleEmployee-wide leadership can motivate staff and drive business success
Employee Benefits Live 2016: Employees at all levels of an organisation should present themselves as leadership role models to empower and motivate colleagues to achieve personal success within a business setting, helping an organisation to achieve its goals.Presenting the final keynote address at Employee Benefits Live 2016, Nicky Moffat CBE ...
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ArticleLawn Tennis Association is to link its core values to performance awards
Employee Benefits Live 2016: The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) is set to link performance reviews and bonus awards to the organisation's key values and behaviours.After launching its core values in 2015 to help align employees with business and performance goals, this year the sporting organisation will incorporate its values into ...
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ArticleHome Group and Asda celebrate achievements via digital peer recognition
Employee Benefits Live 2016: Home Group uses a digital recognition programme to enable both peers and managers to celebrate individuals' achievements and hard work by sending e-cards to employees across the business.The number of e-cards sent and the reasons for these are reviewed by the executive team on a monthly ...
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ArticleHow do you recognise the Queen for long service?
Something for the weekend: Long service awards are a great way to acknowledge and recognise committed members of staff, and this week the Armed Forces celebrated one of its most well-known commanders: Her Majesty The Queen.Alongside her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth has been presented with long service ...
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Useful reading on motivating staff and older people at work
We have now been posting on Employee Benefit themes for almost six years on this blog. With such a wealth of data and thoughts behind us it is perhaps inevitable that some topics are important enough to recur time and time again. Two such items are motivation (and productivity) of ...
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OpinionPeter Reilly: How can employers build empowerment into their reward policies?
Empowering staff is an understandable objective for organisations operating in today’s knowledge and service economy. Releasing employees’ discretionary effort can lead to higher productivity and better customer service, and one key way of getting greater employee engagement is through giving colleagues more autonomy. This means offering them access to more ...
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Planning an incentive scheme for Christmas
We all know that good staff are the lifeblood of any business. We also know that Christmas is a great time to unwind and relax with your hardworking colleagues to give thanks for the toil of the last 12 months.While bespoke presents take a little more time to source and ...
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29: Red Letter Days For Business Industry Insight
Employees are the lifeblood of an organisation. An organisation could be selling the most effective product or service in the world but without good staff it is lost. An employee reward scheme is an effective and engaging way to show appreciation for the hard work of an organisation's most vital ...
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ArticleCarly Gibbs: How can employee benefits help staff switch off from work?
Employers need to offer a variety of activities and physical environments to help staff switch off from work. This summer we hosted a range of events as part of our annual summer events programme, which included our own version of the Olympic Games, an outdoor cinema, and a huge tea ...
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ArticleGlassdoor and Expedia to open Employee Benefits Live 2016
Diarmuid Russell (pictured), head of international at Glassdoor, will deliver the opening keynote address at Employee Benefits Live 2016, alongside Con Marney, manager, talent acquisition at Expedia.In the opening keynote session, Revealed: the secrets behind becoming the best place to work, Russell will discuss the trends that unite organisations named ...
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Article57% of millennials cite reward for effort as a priority
More than half (57%) of millennial respondents cite reward for effort in the workplace as a top priority, according to research by Edenred.The Edenred-Ipsos 2016 barometer, which surveyed 14,400 employees across 15 countries, including 3,500 millennials aged between 18 and 30, also found that 28% of millennial respondents view work-life ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Treatwell flies global workforce to Barcelona for team-building exercise
Hair and beauty online appointment booking organisation Treatwell took 400 of its global employees to Barcelona for a two-day event aimed at increasing team collaboration and engaging staff with the business.The event, which took place on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 September 2016, saw employees from across the organisation take ...
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Case StudiesExemplar Health Care offers staff Christmas reward choice
Exemplar Health Care’s pay and benefits manager, Claire Stead, was keen to offer staff an exciting Christmas gift when she took over the management of benefits in January 2015.After a reward provider market appraisal, Stead appointed CottrillsReward because of the choice of rewards it offers and because of the ability ...
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OpinionMelanie Lane: Festive reward messages should be inclusive
It is important that employers are sensitive to all employees’ religious and secular beliefs over the Christmas period. While it is likely that many staff will be celebrating Christmas to some extent, not all will, and some may want to keep sufficient annual leave for a religious celebration at a ...
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AnalysisHow to create an effective Christmas incentive strategy
Need to know Employers must define what ‘effective’ means to their organisation.Employees’ differing cultural and religious beliefs must be identified and respected.A personalised approach can prove to be a win-win for employers and staff.Christmas may seem like a lifetime away, but now is the perfect time for employers to start ...