The best alternative Christmas presents

Instead of sticking to tired old Christmas favourites why not liven things up with these crackers?

Most UK employees admit to over-claiming on expenses in 2014

Over-claiming on expenses is commonplace in the UK workforce, according to a survey

The science of motivation

It can be difficult to pin down why people are performing well – but taking a scientific and individualised approach may be the key to unlocking motivation

Bad leadership costing business £39 billion a year

Bad leadership is costing UK businesses £39 billion a year, according to research by Investors in People (IIP) and economic analysis consultancy TBR

Use intrinsic motivators to ensure compliance

Rather than using sanctions to encourage compliant behaviour, companies should focus on intrinsic motivators like recognition.

How to motivate warehouse logistics staff

Logistics can be a highly satisfying job, but it’s also one that requires discipline and teamwork. It’s vital for warehouse staff to feel happy at work and get on well with their colleagues, so here...

Employees: look after them and they'll look after everything else

Customers are king. Without them a business would not survive. However, I often think we should re-word this phrase as our employees are king too.

How the nine-box grid affects motivation

At Roffey Park we have been researching HR’s perceptions of the nine-box grid. In particular, we were interested in exploring its impact on motivation and perceptions of career opportunities. While we...

Female-friendly employee benefits: A legal perspective

Egg freezing technology gives women the option to climb the career ladder and have a family later in life. However, is this really a positive incentive? Would it be better to focus on more...

HR not offering incentive and recognition programmes

More than half of HR managers (55%) do not have an incentive and recognition (I&R) programme in place, with 41% having no plans to introduce one in future, according to research by Sodexo Benefits and...

NHS staff feeling “unappreciated”

Seven in 10 NHS employees feel “unappreciated” or that they are not given “enough praise” for their work, according to a survey.

‘Extreme transparency’ a major organisational trend in 2015

The rise in social sharing and e-commerce will force organisations to become more transparent in 2015, according to a workplace report.