Bright Ideas
What are the very best workplaces doing to engage and reward employees ?
1 . Niche technology recruiter , MRL Group , has launched a paid sabbatical scheme as part of the employee wellbeing package . Recruiters at the Brighton based firm are entitled to take part in the scheme , which not only offers a month off ( fully paid ), but also a £ 1,000 one off payment , after every five years of service .
2 . Marshall Motor Holdings have a ‘ Code of Business Ethics ’ booklet which includes a ‘ decision tree ’ to help colleagues when faced with a difficult situation .
3 . Thinkbda offer a bespoke yearlong programme for each employee to take long-term ownership of one of the company ’ s corporate values .
4 . Brewdog offer 1 week ’ s paid ‘ pawternity leave ’, a scheme that allows employees time to bond with their new puppy or a rescue dog .
5 . Starbucks offers a College Achievement Plan , a program that allows all eligible U . S . employees ( those who work 20 hours or more per week ) to earn a bachelor ’ s degree through Arizona State University ’ s online program , with full tuition coverage .
6 . Hilton Worldwide makes the most of social media with leaders and employees staying connected via Skype , Google Hangouts , Facebook , instant messaging and texting .
7 . Flight Centre allows top performers to have the chance to attend Global Gathering : an annual conference in an exciting international destination . Packed full of inspiring presentations and amazing celebrations , some of the most recent Global Gatherings have seen over 2,000 outstanding individuals go to Macau , Cancun and Las Vegas , with celebrity guests such as will . i . am , Fatboy Slim , Michael J Fox and more in attendance .
8 . R . Twinings & Company Limited have an Harry Potter-esque initiative where each employee is allocated a ‘ house group ’ where they can earn points through activities all year round , including charity events , winning values awards and referring friends for employment .
9 . Hilton Worldwide hold an annual ‘ team member appreciation week ’ showcasing best practice across all their hotels and corporate locations , with a packed schedule of activities , competitions , treats and events .
10 . Mars UK has a Coffee Connections initiative , where the business randomly pairs two people to have a coffee together in the office to build connections .
11 . Hyatt Hotels Corporation hold a ‘ celebrating our people ’ week where hotel managers thank their staff each day in different and unique ways . Some managers act as chauffeurs and some wash employees ’ cars – it ’ s all about switching the roles !
12 . Goodman Masson thanked employees for their hard work by leaving a golden ticket on a different employee ’ s desk every day for 13 weeks over summer 2016 . Prizes included tickets for Euro 2016 in France , parachute jumping , supper at an exclusive London restaurant , cricket at Lord ’ s and a hot air balloon ride ! That ’ s motivating !
13 . Intuit UK recognises innovations that deliver real benefits to customers , employees and shareholders . Winners receive a statue , recognition on the ‘ Innovation Wall of Fame ’, dinner with the executive team a all expenses paid trip for two . Winners are also granted three or six months to work on a pet project .
14 . To retain and protect more experienced employees , Bureau Veritas encourage those who would like to move away from work ‘ in the field ’ to consider a consultative role within the business and have a mentoring scheme , so experienced engineers can share their knowledge and help train the next generation , as well as flexible working patterns , so when possible those who would prefer not to work full time do not feel pressured to do so .
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