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Reward your staff for a job well done
Lower salary budgets are a fact of life for many companies; research from Towers Watson reveals that on average companies set aside a budget of just 3% for base pay increases, equal to UK inflation. And according to the survey results, companies are trying to make those budgets go further by using pay differentiation.
Despite countless reports, case studies and statistics revealing the vast impact employee recognition can have on productivity, engagement and motivation levels, organisations are often failing to recognise the efforts of their staff regularly enough or publically enough.
It’s award season across the globe over the coming weeks – from the Grammy’s to the Oscars and the Brits to the Baftas. Actors and Artists from all over the globe will be gathering to see whether their nominations will win them a sought after award. After all, it is their job. They are paid [...]
Are your managers and employees walking in different directions? Many employers still adamantly believe that you are either an engaged individual or you’re not, but this is not the case. Enjoying your job is not the same as being engaged while working and employee engagement is very much a two way street. Yes individuals are [...]
Although most of our conversations are now either tagged, tweeted, liked or deleted, employers often fear to tread the muggy waters of social media when contemplating a staff recognition programme for fear of system abuse. However, the use of social media within a working environment can actually create a positive result when it comes to [...]
We all have good days and unfortunately the majority of us have bad days – but when the bad days start to outweigh the good, it’s hard to keep your feelings hidden. The same can be said for employees, particularly if the reason for their bad mood is feeling undervalued in the work place.
We think that extracting Olympian sized efforts from staff should be a priority for organisations worldwide.
Which is why we’re proud to announce that we are sponsoring Gabi Down, our home grown star in the making, on her quest for Paralympic glory.
