All Motivation and recognition articles – Page 91
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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 ...
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OpinionEthel Maldonado: Volunteering brings CSR policies to life
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies too often sit on a website, poorly communicated, rarely visited and even more rarely understood by employees. So what can really bring them to life?Employee volunteering is the most powerful mechanism that we come across at Business in the Community. For example, 80% of employees ...
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AnalysisHow to maximise CSR policies through benefits
Need to know:Corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies allow employers to highlight important values to staff.Employers can promote their CSR policies through certain benefits provision.CSR strategies are most effective when they are connected to the organisation as a business and an employer.Employers take corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies seriously, and employees ...
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ArticleJust 24% are happy with their benefits package
Less than a quarter (24%) of respondents are happy with their workplace benefits package, according to research by health and wellbeing provider Benenden.Its survey of 2,000 employees also found that 28% of respondents believe a good benefits offering increases their loyalty to their employer.The survey also found:23% of respondents say ...
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ArticleWorkplaces transform into winter wonderlands
Something for the weekend...Employees around the globe have been bringing the festive spirit into their place of work by decorating their desks with Christmas cheer.Some have opted for life-sized gingerbread houses, while others have gone for snow scenes, gift-covered or candy cane-themed decor, or fireplaces decked with stockings.Workers are sharing ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Withers goes green with benefits portal
EXCLUSIVE: Withers has enhanced its benefits portal to communicate annual salary increases and bonus payment updates to its UK employees, moving away from paper communications in line with its commitment to conducting business in a sustainable manner.The portal, provided by Staffcare, offers bespoke employee views that show compensation, including individual ...
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ArticleExpedia and Schuh among top employers for workplace culture
Expedia, GE and Schuh are among the UK winners at the 2016 Glassdoor employees’ choice awards, receiving accolades in recognition of their workplace culture.Based on anonymous employee feedback, the organisations are ranked on the overall rating achieved over the past year on a five-point scale, five meaning the member of ...
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Domestic and General’s reward programme engages international workforce
Less than a year on from launching its employee recognition programme, Domestic and General, the UK's leading appliance care specialist, has reported that more than 50% of its 2,700 international employees have engaged with the campaign.The programme launched in October 2014 in partnership with incentive and reward experts Red Letter ...
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ArticleA quarter of employers will not hold a Christmas party for staff
A quarter (25%) of organisations will not provide their workers with a Christmas party this year, according to research by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).However, its research, which surveyed 1,800 employees, also found that 66% of respondents identify their work Christmas party as a valuable opportunity to build ...
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Article40% of employees want additional annual leave
Four in ten (40%) respondents want additional annual leave from their employer, according to research by recruitment firm Robert Half.The study, which surveyed 1000 employees and 200 employers, also found that 28% of employee respondents want more flexible working hours.The survey also found:3% of employee respondents want additional corporate perks, ...
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ArticleCan selfies and helter-skelters boost productivity?
There are many strategies employers can adopt to improve the productivity and happiness of their employees, but is it a case of the quirkier the better?The likes of fashion retailer Missguided and Mind Candy have designed their working spaces in an attempt to capture employee's imagination as well as boost ...
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ArticleGHD launches employee engagement platform
GHD has launched an employee engagement platform to communicate its employee benefits, culture and values to staff.The engagement technology, provided by Reward Gateway, is designed to proactively communicate internal news and share best practice across GHD’s five UK offices.The hair product manufacturer also utilises the software as a common platform ...
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ArticleFuel Card Services launches voluntary benefits programme
Fuel Card Services has introduced a voluntary benefits scheme to reward and engage its 300 employees.Through the scheme, staff will have access to practical and recreational perks, such as free spa days, Tastecards, mobile phone insurance and discounted gym memberships, as well as savings on cinema tickets, groceries and travel. ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Danwood introduces holiday purchase scheme
EXCLUSIVE: Danwood has introduced holiday buying as a benefit for its 1,140 employees.The printing services organisation is offering the benefit on a voluntary or salary sacrifice basis after its 2014 employee engagement survey revealed that 69% of its staff were interested in purchasing additional holiday. Staff can now purchase up ...
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Article69% say Christmas rewards boost positivity about employer
Some 69% of employee respondents say that receiving some form of reward at Christmas makes them feel more positively towards their employer, according to research by Edenred.Its Big red report, which is based on responses from 1,000 employees and 200 employers, also found that 55% of employer respondents give staff ...