In this piece, Andy Caldicott, CEO of employee engagement company, peoplevalue, will be exploring how the workplace has evolved over the past year and will continue to evolve throughout 2022. He will also be looking beyond the salary, at the ever-important role of company culture...
After a very different Christmas last year, workplace celebrations are back on and it’s likely your team are looking forward to getting together to enjoy some festive food, exchange gifts and warm wishes, and have a well-overdue mingle to celebrate the end of the year....
Whether it’s a sponsored run, cycle or walk or a virtual bake-off or coffee morning, workplace fundraising is a great way to engage employees, boost morale, improve communication and ingrain the values and culture of your business, all while raising money for a worthy cause. With...
Following the news that the Scottish Government is to launch trials of a four-day working week, a survey has shown that 65% of workers think a shorter working week would make them more productive. The trial, as promised in the SNP election manifesto earlier this year,...
Employee wellbeing, particularly involving mental and emotional health, is becoming more and more central to how many organisations are operating. In fact, according to Wellable’s 2021 Employee Wellness Industry Trends Report, mental health programmes are seeing a rapid increase in adoption and investment post-pandemic. But,...
In today’s increasingly unstable climate, with financial insecurity on the rise, ensuring the health and wellbeing needs of your employees are met is crucial to their engagement within the workplace. Despite a growing interest in this area and more workplaces stepping up their efforts, employee health...
As we transition into the post-pandemic era and many of us start to head back into the office, businesses should brace themselves for a potential surge of individuals leaving their current roles, in what many are referring to as the ‘The Great Resignation.’ Across the pond...
Understanding your business’ purpose and mission is key to creating engaged employees and a unified workforce. Individuals who understand how their actions contribute to the bigger picture will not only feel a sense of shared ownership over their business but be more fulfilled as individuals....
Many businesses often forget that communication with their employees should be two-way and neglect a key enabler of employee engagement - employee voice. But building a work culture which supports employee voice is key to ensuring your team members are motivated to reach their potential...
With work being so accessible from home, many remote workers find it hard to fully disconnect from work and often end up working more than they would if they were based in an office or central location. In fact, research from the ONS found that...