All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 89
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ArticleFriday Media Group introduces voluntary benefits
Friday Media Group has launched a voluntary benefits programme and motivational perks for its staff.The scheme, provided by Perkbox, will provide around 220 employees with access to over 100 benefits. This ranges from free spa days, Tastecards, and mobile phone insurance to discounted gym membership, cinema tickets, travel and savings ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid looks for low-cost perks
Perhaps I can get employees to pay for their own rewards. I bring up the case for voluntary benefits. No, even Big Bad Boss remembers the heartache we had over dental cover. Setting it up was far too much work, and at the end of it we had a miserable ...
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ArticleGovernment to introduce grandparents leave
The government is to introduce paid grandparental leave, Chancellor George Osborne (pictured) announced yesterday (4 October). At the Conservative Party Conference 2015, Osborne highlighted the importance of offering working grandparents paid leave to help take care of their grandchildren. In a tweet, he said: “Grandparents shouldn’t have to choose between ...
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ArticleCoventry City Council supports staff who foster
Coventry City Council has introduced a Fostering Friendly policy designed to support employees who apply to become foster carers.Under the policy, staff who apply to become foster carers, will receive five extra days leave in order to attend necessary meetings, home visits and training sessions as part of the assessment ...
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ArticleEngine Group raises awareness via benefits fairs
EXCLUSIVE: Engine Group held a selection of employee benefits fairs earlier this month to coincide with its annual flexible benefits window.The largest of the fairs took place on 3 September at the marketing and advertising organisation’s Great Portland Street office, London, in an effort to raise awareness of the benefits ...
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ArticlePera Consulting boosts engagement with benefits platform
Management consultancy Pera Consulting has seen an increase in employee engagement with benefits following the launch of a combined flexible benefits and pension platform. The platform, which is provided by Hargreaves Lansdown and was launched in April 2015, involved the introduction of new benefits for its 120 staff.These include dental ...
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Case StudiesTop tips for creating a successful motivation strategy
Engaging and rewarding employees creates a great working environment and drives our people to deliver a higher level of customer service in our pubs.1. Implement a strategy that suits the workforceAt the core of our customer service proposition is our approach: Service Means I Look after Everyone (Smile). The concept ...
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ArticleClear workplace vision is key for destination employers
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Employees need to understand the overall purpose of the organisation they work for in order for that organisation to become a destination employer, according to Karen Bowes, vice president of international HR, Capital One.During her closing keynote session at Employee Benefits Live 2015, which focused on ...
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ArticleWearables could boost staff health
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Wearable technology could boost staff health and wellbeing, particularly if employers adopt gamification, according to Dr Chris Brauer (pictured), director of innovation and senior management studies at Goldsmiths University of London.Speaking at the closing keynote session on the first day of Employee Benefits Live 2015, Brauer ...
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ArticleWorld Duty Free Group discusses successful recognition schemes
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Involving employees in a recognition scheme will help ensure that the programme is a success in bringing the intended results, says Karen Waterman from World Duty Free Group (WDFG).Addressing delegates at Employee Benefits Live 2015 in Olympia London, Waterman, UK reward and HR system manager at ...
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ArticleAge UK offers benefits to support all generations
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Reward strategies need to be inclusive of all generations in the workplace so as to not discriminate against older workers, according to Caroline Bendelow (pictured), director of people and performance at Age UK.Speaking at a session at Employee Benefits Live 2015, Bendelow explained that employers need ...
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ArticleFollow the action at Employee Benefits Live
Employee Benefits Live, Europe’s largest employee reward and benefits event, returns for its 17th year today and tomorrow (21 and 22 September) at Olympia National, London.More than 2,000 visitors, including benefits, reward and human resources managers, are expected to attend the two-day event.Delegates will attend conference sessions on topics such ...
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Article19% motivated by regular rewards
Around one in five (19%) of employees are motivated by regular workplace rewards such as weekly or monthly treats, according to research by corporate gift card provider One4all Rewards.Its Push the button report, which surveyed 1,008 UK adults, also found that benefits such as increased pension contributions, savings on travel ...
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ArticleInnocent Drinks to discuss the workforce of the future
Innocent Drinks will present the opening keynote session at Employee Benefits Live 2015 on 21 September, focusing on how employers can engage the workforce of the future.Jane Marsh, group people director at Innocent Drinks, will discuss how the organisation has created a culture of engagement among its staff.Innocent Drinks’ workplace ...
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ArticleMartha How to discuss benefits segmentation
Martha How, reward partner, Aon Employee Benefits will present new research on the generational segmentation of benefits at Employee Benefits Live 2015.How (pictured) will discuss her findings and recommendations at a session entitled ’Is age just a number?’ on 21 September.During the session, she will delve into the results of ...
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ArticleHeineken agrees £2.4bn pension longevity swap
Heineken has entered into a longevity transaction for its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme with Friends Life, which is now part of Aviva.The longevity swap transaction covers £2.4 billion of pension liabilities and insures the longevity risk for 19,000 pensioners who are part of the Scottish and Newcastle Pension Plan.The ...
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ArticlePMI to discuss auto-re-enrolment challenges
The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) will discuss how employers can tackle the challenges of pensions auto-re-enrolment at Employee Benefits Live 2015.The session, taking place on 22 September 2015, will also cover the impact of auto-enrolment three years on, the effect of the government’s latest exemptions, how employers can prepare for ...
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ArticleVMware to discuss employee value propositions
Software firm VMware will discuss how employers can construct an effective employee value proposition (EVP) and the impact this can have on staff engagement, at Employee Benefits Live 2015.Ian Wright (pictured), senior manager, compensation and benefits at VMware, will also examine how an effective EVP can enhance the overall brand ...
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AnalysisWhat are the latest trends in Christmas incentives?
If you read nothing else, read this…Giving employees choice in their Christmas reward can be very effective.The popularity of traditional incentives, such as hampers and wine, is declining.Personalised, memorable and technology-based benefits can motivate employees.Failure by employers to effectively plan and deliver end-of-year recognition leads to around a third (34%) ...
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Case StudiesAdactus Housing Group says thank you at Christmas time
Adactus also provided all 530 staff with an afternoon Christmas party, with no obligation to stay until late in the evening. To tie in with the party, at which staff were given a three-course meal and wine, they were also given the morning off work to do as they pleased.Additionally, ...