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Dear Visitor, Welcome to People Matter from HR Solutions 4U.
Welcome The media seems to be continuously focused on downbeat stories and, in particular, those around the economy and stability of British business. Whilst we may be able to remain upbeat, employees can often feel demotivated. This is further exacerbated by the post holiday blues – not many of us are keen to return to work after enjoying some relaxing time with family and friends. This month we focus on motivation, giving you information and ideas to try out in your business. We also notify you of some amendments to the Agency Worker Regulations which come into force on 1 October 2011. Until next time, look after your people. Best wishes The team at HR Solutions 4UAmendments to Agency Worker Regulations The Government have recently published some amendments to the Agency Worker Regulations for clarification:
If you are concerned about how Agency Worker Regulations may affect your business please contact us on 01256 328428. Can money buy staff happiness? You know the old saying – money can’t buy you happiness. And that’s true of your staff too, although it can certainly be a contributing factor. We thought you might be interested in the five key findings from the Great British Salary Survey conducted by Reed.co.uk:
So, if it isn’t money what else can you do to motivate your staff and make them feel more engaged in the business? Performance management – according to the Lumesse Inspiring Talent 2011 report, many staff report feeling their skills and talents are underutilised and that appraisals are a waste of time. Making performance management effective is not just about having a good meeting with staff members, you need to follow up on agreed actions, ensure any training or personal development that would help employees is arranged and any concerns are reviewed. Maintaining regular contact with staff and operating an open door policy ensures your team feels you are approachable and their input is valued. Other ideas that have been proven to work for organisations:
If you would like help with motivating your staff, or would like us to perform a salary review for you, please contact us on 01256 328428. |
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