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Reward Programmes

Hi there

I've been asked to look at implementing a recognition and reward programme. We are a charity so don't have a massive budget but would be interested to hear some low cost ideas for rewarding and recognising employees without being…

Persistent Body Odour

Hi All,

Have an interesting one here....

We have an individual who has quite persistent body odour.  He's been with us for nearly a year and the Manager has spoken to him about it quite a few times - he admits he doesnt notice it…

Extra holiday for not taking sick days

Someone where I work has suggested we give an extra days holiday to people who don’t take time off sick for that year.

Personally I thing this is a terrible idea but is there a legal basis that I can use to object (ie…

Ice breakers for new starter inductions

Good morning all,

I am currently looking into improving our weekly new starter induction and want to include an ice breaker.

Most of the examples I have come across so far haven't seemed fit for purpose.  Our inductions include…

Employee Engagement/Satisfaction Survey- suggestions please

Hi all,

I'm putting together our company's first employee survey and looking for some suggestions/reccommendations from those who use them- both employers and employees.

We would like to measure engagement, job satisfaction, well…

Stress at Work - Managers Guide

Hi everyone,

I am looking to develop a guide for managers on how to deal with Stress at Work if one of their staff is affected.

I have found a few resources so far through the CIPD and NHS websites, but nothing that has really…

Retention and enhanced Maternity

Is introducing an enhanced Maternity/Paternity package an effective tool to increase employee retention within a predominately millennial workforce? 

Guessing ethnicity based on name

Hi all

Recently, I was asked by a senior member of staff to guess the number of ethnic minorities we have in the business based on employee names.

I was really uncomfortable with this request and refused to do it, but the business…

Help to complete survey

Hi everyone,

As part of my CIPD Level 5 I am carrying out some research into induction processes.  Would be really grateful if you would participate by completing my short survey,  And if you could do this by 5 March that would be…

Staff Health and Wellbeing Survey - Thoughts and advice appreciated.

Hi all, 

HR Trends in 2018

Perkbox recently released their predictions for HR trends in 2018. Take a look at the article below and share your thoughts on whether you agree with them or if you have your own predictions: …

Research investigating workplace behaviours

Hello, I am currently completing my undergraduate degree at Exeter in Psychology, and have a graduate role within HR for when I finished. I have been able to shape my research project (dissertation) to my interest and we are investigating…