As things stand, many of us will be working remotely for the foreseeable future. This new way of working has shaken up the old routines that some of us have…
Christmas will be different this year. The reasons why it's important to reward and thank your team are the same though. The end of the year is still the perfect…
As the winter nights draw in and light becomes ever-more elusive our thoughts are now turning to the holiday season and what the new year will bring. Looking ahead, 2021…
Your people are your most valuable asset. It's the people behind your brand that have been working in extraordinary circumstances over the past six months to ensure business continuity. It's…
Using employee benefits as part of your recruitment and retention plan for the new normal is a smart strategy. In the Covid-19 world that we are living in, benefits from…
The hybrid workplace whereby people spilt the working week between the home and office is fast becoming the future of work. In the post-pandemic world, how this balances out in…
Wholesale migration to remote working during the pandemic meant that management teams were quick to give team members the digital tools they needed to do their job and keep connected.…
HR professionals and management teams have had their shoulder to the wheel over the past couple of months as they have responded to the Coronavirus outbreak. But the time hasn't…
Are you now working from home? If you are then you have joined the 57% of UK workers who are working remotely due to the Coronavirus crisis. There was little…
Millions of people are at home adjusting to new ways of living and working as the Covid-19 crisis escalates. For even the most seasoned home workers, and companies with established…
At the last count businesses are now employing as many as four generations. When it comes to employee benefits, meeting the individual, and shared, needs of these different age groups…
Businesses big and small are getting more creative and quirkier in the employee benefits they offer to keep their workers happy. A competitive salary and benefits staples like flexible working…
It’s almost office Christmas party time. It’s a once-a-year opportunity for businesses to say thank you and reward team members for all their hard work. Celebrating together is fun. It’s…
Small and medium businesses are struggling to recruit and retain staff as they square up to bigger players with deeper pockets to invest in employee benefits and higher salaries. …
Does your business provide tech benefits to help your people do their job? Is your company using this technology to transform access and uptake of the employee benefits and perks…
Taking time off in July and August should be a time when work is a million miles away. A time when employees recharge and refuel so they return to work…
Are your workers aware about the employee benefits that you offer? Do they understand when, and how, they can access them? Do you know which benefits your people value most?…
Do you feel like you thrive in your workplace? Do you leave work feeling better than when you arrived? Employee wellness is a hot topic right now. And smart brands…
Employee benefits are part of the HR fabric of progressive businesses. They understand that a competitive salary is no longer enough to attract talent and keep their best people on…
Have you gone into work when you’re not feeling up to it? Do you check your emails or take calls at the weekend, in the evening or on holiday? Do…
Competition to find and keep the best talent is fierce. It’s fierce in the voluntary sector, the private sector, the public sector too. And offering a competitive employee benefit package…
The most successful brands invest in both employee experience and customer experience to stand out in the crowd and gain a competitive edge. It’s no accident that businesses that provide…
Employees need to receive regular, targeted communication else it can cause a lower levels of productivity and engagement within the workforce. However, when it comes to non-office based employees and…
Wearing many hats is the norm as a small business owner. You could be taking on the responsibility of marketer, accountant, salesperson and designer all at the same time. This…
Should your business operate a flexible working from home policy? Small, medium-sized businesses are now asking themselves this question, and saving office space is a concept most SME owners are open to.…
66% of respondents to a recent survey by Sage People said that the most important aspect of employment recognition at work by their employer. Sage People's 'Why your workforce isn't working' report…
Do work environments make employees unhappy? A recent study of 1,000 UK adults by Central YMCA found that one in five felt being at work actively decreases their happiness. The study…
A new survey undertaken by voucherbox.co.uk found that 9 out of 10 British workers failed to take all of their holiday allowance last year. The study looked at British workers' annual…
Millennials often get a bad rap as the lazy, self-entitled, job-hopping generation, but in the right environment, they can be quite the opposite. As more Millennials begin to move into…
For some, leaving work on time seems like a distant dream. Company culture can make it difficult to stand up and leave if everyone else is still at their desks,…
With reward and recognition, employers can effectively motivate and drive their teams to perform at their best ability. Use perkpal to achieve this and cultivate a fun company culture. Here…
Stress in the workplace can not only put an individuals blood pressure at risk, it can impact overall wellbeing, leading to a drastic decrease in motivation and productivity in the…
On good days, you likely leave work thinking; 'I've accomplished a lot today, I achieved everything I wanted to and I've ploughed through so much work.' Then there are those…
Employee morale is crucial to company success. It is the sum of overall outlook, attitude, confidence and the satisfaction employees feel at work. When employees feel positive about their workplace…
