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.

Women in retail don’t feel looked after by employers

Less than half (46%) of women working in retail say they don't feel well looked after by their employers, according to research by income protection specialists Unum.

‘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.

Staff reward and incentive trends for 2015

With the recent news about the UK unemployment rate falling below 2 million for the first time since the financial crisis, things are looking up. But renewed confidence in the job market means many...

How to host the perfect Christmas party

Planning a successful Christmas party for employees can be difficult, and providing something a diverse workforce will all enjoy can quickly become a headache.

'Rush to recruit' leads to drop in productivity

Employers recruiting larger numbers of new staff following the financial crash have put UK workplace productivity at risk, according to PwC HR consulting practice partner Anthony Bruce.