All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 90
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Is menstrual leave a forward-thinking or outdated concept?
Earlier this week, Bristol-based organisation Coexist hit the headlines with the news that it has introduced ‘period leave’ for its employees.This will enable staff to stay home should they feel the need to without having to make excuses or take the time as sick leave.I have to say I’m in ...
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ArticleTop 10 most read stories this week
The top 10 most read stories on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 24 February and 3 March 2016: Puppies help de-stress Australian workplacesEY, Iceland and Nationwide are among the 25 Best Big Companies to Work For 2016Rolls-Royce introduces financial education and engagement strategyHow will the national living wage impact reward strategies?EXCLUSIVE: Countrywide introduces ...
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Article67% of generation Z employees view salary as most important aspect of a job
More than two-thirds (67%) of generation Z respondents consider salary to be the most important thing about a job, according to research by leadership development organisation the Forum Corporation.The Forum generation report, which surveyed 250 generation Z employees (those born between 1994 and 2000) and 750 employers, also found that ...
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The national living wage and salary exchange
Most individuals aged 25 or over on the national minimum wage (NMW) will see their salary increase by 50 pence per hour from 1 April 2016.This article provides more information on how this change affects salary exchange arrangements.Who does this change affect?Individuals aged 25 and over with salary exchange arrangements ...
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ArticleLandmark launches staff recognition and CSR portal
Landmark Information Group has launched a staff recognition and corporate social responsibility (CSR) portal for its 400 employees.The portal, Bee Hive, aims to recognise employees’ personal fundraising achievements as well as the wider CSR initiatives led by the business. It also provides details on the latest challenges, community programmes and ...
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DS Smith makes ‘STARS’ of its employees
DS Smith’s UK Packaging business has launched a company-wide employee reward and recognition programme.The packaging supply cycle specialist conducted an engagement survey with more than 3,000 of its staff. As a result of the feedback received, the company decided to find ways to encourage a climate of praise and recognition ...
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27, The true impact of reward in the workplace
Reward should be used to maintain engagement, not get staff engaged in the first place, says Bill Alexander, chief executive officer, Red Letter Days for Business.Recognition continues to sit at the bottom of the priorities list. However, stepping outside of the working environment, if we were to help a friend ...
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Motivating employees in 2016
The five-minute video above covers: Why we should worry about a de-motivated workforce?Are UK employees motivated at work?What really affects employee motivation?What do employers need to do to ensure they have an engaged and motivated workforce?What are the most motivating rewards?How can employers select the right reward solution for a ...
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ArticleEY links global recognition programme to corporate values
EY has awarded its employees $1m through its global recognition programme, which connects its corporate values with the celebration of its workforce’s efforts and achievements.Its global employee recognition programme, Better Begins With You, recognises employees who have found innovative and impactful ways of fulfilling the organisation’s aim of building a ...
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ArticleMorrisons invests £30m in staff rest area revamp
Morrisons is to conduct a four-year, £30 million makeover of its facilities for staff.The revamp aims to provide employees with rest areas that help them to recharge and relax during breaks. It follows employee feedback for more modern and comfortable rest spaces in the workplace.The upgrade will include the development ...
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ArticleGovernment announces draft regulations on gender pay reporting
The government has published its draft regulations on its compulsory gender pay gap reporting for organisations with 250 employees or more.Nicky Morgan, women and equalities minister, outlined the government’s plans to close the gender pay gap within a generation. The regulations include government plans to publish the pay gap by ...
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OpinionLovewell's Logic: Why should we celebrate success?
On Wednesday evening, I attended the Top Employers annual certification dinner, which recognised the 71 organisations that have been awarded a place on this year’s list – in a setting that wouldn’t have looked out of place in a Harry Potter novel.The employers recognised this year included: Asda, Estee Lauder ...
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ArticleAsda, Roche and Vauxhall Motors are among the UK's Top Employers 2016
Asda, Bentley Motors, HCL Technologies, KFC, Roche and Vauxhall Motors were among the winners at the Top Employers UK 2016 Awards, which took place on 10 February at London’s Guildhall.Some 71 organisations were recognised at the ceremony for their high standards of excellence in employee conditions, performance and talent management, ...
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ArticleWNDirect introduces new benefits and gains living wage accreditation
Delivery firm WNDirect has introduced new benefits for its 80 employees and has been accredited as a living wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.In December 2015, the organisation introduced a volunteering programme for its employees and regular desk massages for office-based staff.It also launched WNVoice, an initiative that gives ...
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ArticleB&Q to increase pay for 90% of shop floor staff
DIY store chain B&Q is to raise the hourly pay of 90% of its shop floor workers to at least £7.66 an hour from 1 April 2016.Shop floor employees currently receive a minimum of £6.70 an hour.The new pay rate is higher than the statutory national living wage rate of ...
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Recruit, reward retain: Engage your employees
Employee engagement is identified as the level at which staff are involved and dedicated at work. This may be difficult to measure, however high achieving businesses appear to have high levels of engagement.This may seem basic, however it looks like many businesses are not doing as much as they could. ...
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ArticleRift Group launches employee engagement platform
Tax prediction services provider Rift Group has launched an employee engagement, reward and recognition platform for its 150 members of staff.The platform was launched in December 2015 so that employees could take advantage of retail discounts ahead of Christmas.The organisation introduced childcare and bikes-for-work vouchers for employees on 1 January, ...
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Viewpoint: Peter Reilly: Use a variety of reward mechanisms to motivate staff
Good HR practice states that performance related pay (PRP) is the only effective means to reward staff based on some kind of judgement of their contribution to the organisation they work for.There is an assumption that PRP will motivate employees to perform better, but this simple logic makes big assumptions, ...
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OpinionDr Shainaz Firfiray: Staff motivation needs to be carefully planned to suit different generations
A major challenge that managers face in contemporary workplaces is motivating employees. However, the inducements that motivate are unique for every individual. As employers are instinctively concerned about meeting their business objectives, it is worthwhile for them to strike meaningful relationships with their employees and together identify the things that ...