The start of a new year presents an ideal moment for organisations to reassess how they connect with their workforce. For HR professionals, this timing offers a perfect opportunity to implement fresh approaches to team motivation and workplace engagement.
We have reached the end of summer, and some people’s annual holidays are coming to an end. This is an important time for businesses to consider their employees’ wellbeing and wider team morale, as people may start to feel the end of the summer slump – a shared feeling amongst employees as they return to work as normal after summer holidays, and in some cases, preparation for the festive season, which is likely to be a busier trading period for most businesses.
Corporate Christmas rewards and recognition can go far in improving employee experience. It’s all about togetherness at this time of the year and keeping spirts high by rewarding people with new experiences and incentives that can be shared with family and friends will be much appreciated and valued.
The world of work is unrecognisable compared to five years ago. The pandemic propelled workplace trends forward and many businesses faced economic headwinds. The unprecedented circumstances prompted people to re-evaluate what they really wanted from their careers, provoked ‘The Great Resignation’, and a battle for talent.
Keeping employees happy to commit and grow within a business should be a core aim of HR teams. However, it has been reported that nearly half of employees leave their role because they do not feel appreciated – particularly during the first quarter of the year when people naturally look for change.
