All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 91
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Case StudiesStott and May provides motivation with an engaging workplace
Recruitment business Stott and May has gone out of its way to ensure the office is not just seen as a place of work as it seeks to appeal to a modern workforce.The firm’s London office is decorated in a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory theme, while its New York ...
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AnalysisWhat does a motivation strategy for a future workforce look like?
Need to know:Changes in society and legislation mean the traditional workforce is changing.Flexible working and health and wellbeing benefits will increase in prominence.Benefits schemes can help by giving employees greater choice.With changing demographics, the abolition of the default retirement age and the rise of flexible working, the world of work ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid is wined and dined
Every so often someone from Smarmy Consulting asks me out. I don’t mean in that way; I mean they offer me lunch. I don’t get too worked up about such jollies; I know there is no such thing as a free lunch. The price of this one will be that ...
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Article54% believe good work-life balance boosts staff engagement
Just over half (54%) of employer respondents believe that having a good work-life balance makes workers feel more engaged, according to research by global computer technology corporation Oracle.The Oracle simply talent research, which surveyed 250 Western European HR decision makers, also found that 93% of respondents say that employee engagement ...
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ArticleHeight for Hire to launch employee engagement and communication portal
Access platform rental firm Height for Hire is to launch an employee engagement and internal communications hub for its 200 employees.The portal, provided by Reward Gateway, will enable Height for Hire’s staff to access existing benefits, as well as instant rewards and recognition schemes, through a centralised online hub using ...
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ArticleWalmart US staff to receive pay increase
Around 1.2 million employees at Walmart US and at its warehouse chain, Sam’s Club, are to receive a pay increase.The pay increase will come into effect on 20 February, bringing the average wage for full-time staff to $13.38 an hour and the average part-time hourly wage to $10.58.All staff employed ...
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ArticleHarrods, Jaguar Land Rover and AstraZeneca are named UK’s top employers
AstraZeneca, Harrods and Jaguar Land Rover are the best employers to work for in the UK, according to research by financial software, data, and media firm Bloomberg.The Bloomberg best employers UK 2016 survey of 15,000 employees in more than 1600 UK-based organisations with at least 500 staff, ranked the firms ...
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OpinionLovewell's Logic: How far should employers go in monitoring staff?
How happy would you feel if you knew your employer was watching every little move you made?If you’re anything like me, I’d imagine the answer would be not very. That’s not because I’m ever trying to get away with spending the day internet shopping or trying to do as little ...
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ArticleStarbucks China introduces sabbatical leave and housing allowance subsidy
Starbucks is introducing a sabbatical leave policy and housing allowance subsidy for its 30,000 Chinese employees.The organisation's Career Coffee Break scheme enables employees with 10 consecutive years of service to take a sabbatical of up to 12 months. Although the leave is unpaid, employees will still be entitled to receive ...
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Article27% feel appreciated through workplace reward and recognition
Just over a quarter (27%) of respondents feel most appreciated as a result of reward and recognition in the workplace, according to research by office design firm Peldon Rose.Its survey, based on responses from 871 London office workers, also found that over half (56%) of respondents feel they are only ...
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Article85% would opt for a pay rise or bonus over workplace perks
More than two-fifths (85%) of respondents would rather receive a pay rise or bonus instead of workplace perks, according to research by job vacancy website CV Library.Its survey of 2,439 employees also found that 24% of respondents receive workplace perks from their employer, of which 24% would rather have the ...
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Employers failed to motivate in 2015
A third of UK employees could not name a single occasion that motivated them at work last yearNew research shows UK businesses missed the mark when it came to motivating their workforce in 2015 as over a third (34%) of employees said they could not name a single occasion where ...
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ArticleEY awards staff $1m through global recognition programme
EY has rewarded the achievements of staff through its new global employee recognition programme, Better begins with you.The initiative recognises employees that have found innovative and impactful ways of fulfilling the organisation’s aim of building a better working world.More than 75 finalists in its Better begins with you programme attended ...
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Article24% felt motivated at work in 2015
Less than a quarter (24%) of respondents felt motivated at work in 2015, according to research by Red Letter Days for Business.Its report, Employee motivation: Who came out on top in 2015?’, which is based on 2,006 responses from employees, also found that 34% of staff could not name a ...
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ArticleEntercom introduces new benefits for staff
US radio broadcasting firm Entercom, which employs a total of 2,726 staff, is to introduce new employee benefits in January 2016, including a volunteering initiative, a student loan reimbursement programme and a discounted stock purchase scheme.The volunteering programme will give Entercom’s employees a half-day off each quarter to volunteer for ...
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Article18% to change reward package as a result of national living wage
Some 18% of respondents plan to make changes to their reward package to mitigate the impact of the national living wage, according to research by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Accenture.The CBI/Accenture employment trends survey, which is based on responses from 342 employers, also found that more than ...
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AnalysisTop tips to support staff through the festive season
Need to know:Employers can offer treats and perks to help staff stay motivated during the festive season.Personalised gifts or a ‘thank you’ can boost engagement levels.Employers can introduce new year initiatives in December to combat the January blues.The Christmas season brings a mix of emotions for employers and their staff. ...
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Avoiding shopping cyber crimes this Christmas
It is the season of goodwill and the time to love thy neighbour. As you gear up for the holiday period, make sure that you’re not blinded by the happiness and joy of giving presents to your loved ones.As ecommerce gradually dominates the Christmas retail rush, there’s more reason than ...
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Motivating staff in the festive season
The run-up to Christmas is a time to obtain staff feedback and build momentum for the year ahead, says Bill Alexander, chief executive officer, Red Letter Days for BusinessKey points Employers should not let top talent head off on their Christmas break without finding out how they felt about working ...
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Employer-supported volunteering: An objective view
Earlier this year we wrote about the Conservative Party manifesto commitment to introduce a new employment entitlement for employees connected with employer-supported volunteering (ESV). This new rule is intended to extend to all employees in organisations with more than 250 workers, and will be for up to 3 days leave ...