What really motivates your employees? Spoiler: it's probably not what you think. In a recent blog, we revealed that "extrinsic" rewards, like money, only create superficial, short-term motivation. So, how can you promote intrinsic motivation - when people want to work because it's fun or interesting - using non-financial rewards?
Read MoreYou could have the world’s best internal communications strategy, but if your managers lack effective communication skills, your hard work is likely going to waste.
In our latest blog, we’re breaking down what it takes to communicate well as a leader to spotlight skills gaps in your business and help you take practical steps right now to bridge them.
Read MoreTalk of the four-day working week has dominated our news feeds for some time, with a growing number of businesses, regions – and even nations – considering the change.
So, why do your internal communications play such a pivotal role in making the four-day week work? And what steps must you take to ensure its long-term success? In our latest blog, we’re exploring the importance of internal comms in making a success of the four-day week.
Read MoreAn internal communication audit is vital for your business. How else will you assess how well you’ve been communicating with your team and identify growth opportunities?
In a previous blog, we broke down what an internal communication audit is and why you should do one.
So, what should you consider when you’re planning to audit your comms?
Read MoreYou’re approaching the end of the calendar year and, before the festive fun kicks in, you may be assessing how the past 12 months have gone. With reflection mode activated, now is the perfect time to carry out an internal communication audit.
Read MoreHospitality businesses have been hit harder than most during the pandemic. So, how can the hospitality industry apply internal communication and employee engagement best practice to come back stronger?
Read MoreYou’ve identified low employee engagement in your business and pledged to do something about it. But without a clear plan, you may be wondering where to start.
The second in our employee engagement blogs will provide you with practical tips for building a more engaged and productive workforce.
If you missed the first blog, which looked at our national engagement crisis and how to recognise low engagement in your business, catch up here.
If you’re ready to make positive strides towards a happier, healthier, and more engaged workforce, let us guide you through the process of improving engagement in your business, measuring its success, and creating a positive culture.
Read MoreIf you feel like your employees aren’t engaged, you’re not alone. UK employee engagement dipped to 20% during 2020, after progressing steadily since 2009, and we still rank a lowly 9th out of the world’s 12 largest economies in the engagement stakes.
If the UK could engage its workforce, it stands to gain an estimated £25.8 billion in GDP from increased productivity.
In our latest blog, we explore how to identify engagement issues and reveal why prioritising employee engagement will be the best business decision you make this year.
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