Why you need to create a positive, profitable employee experience
Engaged employees directly impact customer satisfaction and business profitability. Companies that implement sophisticated employee engagement programs gain valuable customer insights from frontline staff while boosting retention and reducing costly turnover.
I want to go to the office today….yes, really, I do
Employees now have unprecedented workplace flexibility, prompting organizations to rethink how to create offices people actually want to work in. Neil Usher explores how to design compelling workplaces that boost wellbeing, productivity, and retention across any budget or sector.
Autonomy in the workplace has positive effects on wellbeing and job satisfaction
Research examining 20,000 employees found that workplace autonomy significantly improves wellbeing and job satisfaction. Managers reported the highest autonomy levels, while lower-skilled workers experienced substantially less control over tasks and schedules, highlighting disparities in work quality across job levels.
Resilience at work: the building blocks you need for focus and productivity
Build workplace resilience by recognizing change as constant, developing self-awareness of stress triggers, and choosing to respond rather than react. These three building blocks help reduce burnout, improve productivity, and strengthen team focus in today’s demanding work environments.
“Steal with pride, adapt with glee, pragmatically implement,” says Sir Eric Peacock
Sir Eric Peacock, Chairman of Buckley Jewellery, shares unconventional employee engagement strategies including welcome packages that reduce new hire turnover by 70% and diverse learning opportunities. His philosophy—”steal with pride, adapt with glee, pragmatically implement”—emphasizes making employees feel valued through relevant cultural initiatives that work on any budget.
“Culture doesn’t only eat strategy for breakfast… it also builds a brand,” says Anna Malmhake, CEO of Absolut
Absolut CEO Anna Malmhake explains how company culture drives brand consistency across 150 countries and 18,000 employees. Rather than rigid manuals, Absolut uses core values and the “Passion for Progression” philosophy to guide employees while maintaining brand integrity globally.
Book review: Revolution in a Heartbeat
Matt Stephens’ Revolution in a Heartbeat examines how emotional intelligence and regular employee engagement measurement drive business performance. The book challenges traditional survey methods and offers practical insights for HR professionals and business leaders seeking to improve organizational communication and effectiveness.
Four social factors to consider for successful employee engagement
Only 11% of UK employees feel engaged at work. Successful employee engagement requires effective internal communication strategies that reach the entire workforce, encourage unity, and deliver tailored, easily consumable content across all platforms.
Global employee benefits: what should international companies be offering their workforce?
International companies should prioritize flexible, choice-based employee benefits with strong digital infrastructure to support global workers’ health and wellbeing needs. Research shows only one-third of employees feel their employer’s health programs are effective, highlighting a gap between current offerings and what workers actually need.
Improving pensions engagement: what’s HR’s role in 2018?
HR professionals must communicate pension changes clearly in 2018 as minimum contributions rise, potentially prompting employee opt-outs. Using simple language, technology, and personalized engagement strategies can help HR combat financial jargon and encourage better retirement planning.
2018 HR trends: what’s in store for the industry this year?
In 2018, HR is shifting focus from automation to business impact and employee engagement, with trends including transparency and trust-building, replacing loyalty with respect and career development, and increased use of AI in HR processes.
Beyond employee benefits: How to create a culture that sticks
Creating a lasting company culture requires more than just employee benefits. Leaders must intentionally set the tone and values that align with organizational goals, while fostering a positive working environment where employees feel empowered and engaged to do their best work.
Authenticity is the only way to engage with the smartphone generation
Authenticity and clear messaging are essential for recruiting youth talent. Smartphone-native job seekers demand personable, relevant content delivered on mobile platforms, while corporate jargon and business-speak discourage applications and deter candidates across socio-economic backgrounds.
Pensions: Is your best and most costly employee benefit your least appreciated?
Pensions are often overlooked despite being a costly employee benefit. A government review found 12 million workers undervalue pension savings, but effective engagement strategies—using clear language, visual design, and face-to-face communication—can boost participation and employee satisfaction while supporting business retention.
How to measure corporate social responsibility in a simple and time-efficient way
Learn how to effectively measure corporate social responsibility impact through simple data collection and recording methods that help organizations make better community investment decisions and demonstrate program value to stakeholders.
Winning the hearts and minds of millennials: 3 guiding principles for managers
Millennials comprise nearly half the workforce but show low engagement, with 66% unhappy in their jobs. Managers must understand this generation’s needs for speed, frequent feedback, and purposeful work to improve retention and business success.
Employee satisfaction: why should investors care?
A new study using Glassdoor reviews finds that employee satisfaction is strongly linked to better corporate financial performance, challenging investor concerns that satisfaction investments come at shareholders’ expense.
Dynamic working: Flexibility for the next generation of worker
Flexible working is no longer just a perk for parents—it’s now a standard expectation for younger workers. Generation FL-X (millennials and Gen Z) increasingly demand flexible policies as a prerequisite for employment, making it essential for UK businesses to embrace dynamic working to attract and retain top talent.
Book review: Enhancing Employee Engagement: An Evidence-Based Approach
This book review examines an evidence-based guide to enhancing employee engagement, evaluating its practical value for HR directors and business professionals. The 137-page volume presents a nuanced engagement model centered on meaningfulness, HR practices, and performance management, though the reviewer notes it combines valuable actionable insights with repetitive narrative and problematic elements.
Employee perspectives: “HR should be a more visible part of the hospital.”
Healthcare employees believe HR should be more visible and actively promote the support services available to staff. A critical care sister interviewed for this piece argues that while HR provides essential functions like conflict resolution and wellbeing resources, the department needs better visibility to help staff understand how they can access support during challenging times.
