News – Page 49
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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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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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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 ...
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ArticlePoor work-life balance prompts 8% of new starters to leave
Almost one in 10 (8%) respondents consider moving on from a new job if it does not provide them with a suitable work-life balance, according to research by CV Library.Its survey of 4,225 workers also found that 18% of respondents consider leaving a new job if they feel as though ...
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Article53% view flexible working as key part of wellbeing
Just over half (53%) of respondents view flexible working as a key part of their overall employee wellbeing strategy, according to research by Aon.Its 2015 employee benefits and trends survey, which is based on responses from 294 reward, compensation, pensions and benefits representatives, also found that 38% of respondents do ...
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ArticleKuoni Group implements employee engagement programme
Kuoni Group has implemented an employee engagement programme as part of its employee value proposition (EVP).The travel firm introduced the programme, which is provided by Talentsmoothie, to help focus on initiatives that will deliver the most value to their employees and the organisation, improve staff engagement, attract and retain top ...
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35, Red Letter Days for business: Motivating staff at Christmas and into the new year
Key points [box out, if room on page]:Employers should not let top talent head off on their Christmas break without finding out how they felt about working for their organisation in 2015 and what they want to see in 2016.A thank you at the end of the year is crucial, ...
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ArticleParkdean Holidays boosts employee engagement
Holiday park operator Parkdean Holidays has reported an increase in employee engagement following the development of engagement and recognition initiatives.The organisation's 2015 employee engagement survey found that 95% of its 663 permanent members of staff classed themselves as engaged, which is a 13% increase on its 2014 results.Parkdean Holidays has ...
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ArticleMorrisons staff to star in Christmas adverts
Something for the weekend...Morrisons employees are to star in the supermarket’s Christmas campaign advertisements.The campaign is due to launch on social media today (6 November), followed by a prime-time television advertisement slot at 7:15pm on ITV.Morrisons’ bakers, butchers, fishmongers and greengrocers will appear in the Christmas advertisement campaign, which will ...
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ArticleUber offers purr-fect wellbeing booster
Something for the weekend…This week employees in North America have had the opportunity to take advantage of a warm and furry measure to combat stress and boost wellbeing in the workplace.To celebrate National Cat Day on 29 October, taxi firm Uber ran an UberKITTENS initiative for workers across 50 cities.For ...
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Motivation and recognition
The latest analysis, news, case studies and opinion in relation to motivation and recognition schemes and strategies. Such schemes can incorporate elements of corporate social responsibility; employee incentives; employee recognition schemes; and long service awards.