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Continuing our series on employee performance, this blog delves into the ins and outs of performance management. From how to get it right to why it matters, this is a deep dive into the topic. We’re also exploring the ‘poor performance’ label, calling on employers and managers to consider how they determine poor performance, the impact being labelled a low performer can have, and how to consistently improve performance across your business.

Exceptional employee performance… a high-performance culture: it’s every business owner’s ambition. High-performing employees who consistently deliver help businesses thrive, championing innovation, growth and creativity. It sounds fantastic, and it can be, but only if you’re providing employees with the support and tools they need to take care of their wellbeing. Being laser-focused on outcomes may lead to you missing the bigger picture. Read on to explore the benefits and potential pitfalls of a high-performance culture and how to get the balance right.

You want to embed employee rewards and financial wellbeing benefits into your people strategy, but the landscape is complex. There are prepaid cards, cashback cards, vouchers, and one-off payments. Finding the best solution for your people and business doesn’t need to be a mission. Time is money, and you can save both by combining employee rewards and benefits into one prepaid cashback-earning card powered by Visa. Read on to discover all you need to know about prepaid cards for employees.

The topic of employee wellbeing isn’t always straightforward. There are variables, depending on industry and generation, to name just two, and multiple pillars of wellbeing at work must be factored in when creating an employee health and wellness strategy. Healthy and happy employees are more productive and engaged. Read on to discover what the pillars of workplace wellbeing are and how to support them.

“Undertaking endurance challenges has forced me to completely reframe my attitude to success, resilience and my own view of my self-worth. Now, I define resilience very simply – the ability to negotiate obstacles in a sustainable way.” During this guest blog, exclusively for Pluxee UK, New Pangea Founder, Rob Murray, paints a picture of resilience and the power of shifting your mindset by sharing a recent experience of physical and mental endurance, reflecting on the importance of camaraderie – men supporting men – during Men’s Health Month and beyond.

We’re very excited to share that our Green Car salary sacrifice scheme just got even greener! Second-hand electric cars – fondly known as Pre-loved Cars – are now available to new clients. The introduction of second-hand electric vehicles (EVs) makes our scheme even more energy-efficient and accessible to employees seeking more affordable options. Dive into our guide on all things pre-loved.

It’s Bike Week in the UK, but at Pluxee UK, it’s the Summer of Cycling between April and August! That’s why we’re presenting a case for cycling benefits during Bike Week and beyond. Cycling helps to save the environment and money while also reducing stress. These three themes are high on our agenda, as well as those of many other UK businesses. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the key cycling benefits for individuals and companies alongside other wellbeing solutions that reduce stress and boost employee engagement.

It’s Loneliness Awareness Week, and we’re supporting the campaign by exploring the state of workplace loneliness in the UK. Drawing on the role of culture and the importance of building workplace trust, we’ll present a strategy for creating meaningful connections and communities, boosting employee engagement, and reducing loneliness in life and work.

Is procrastination harmless? A way to reset our brain for a few minutes after completing a task? Possibly… but what about when those few minutes happen regularly throughout the day? That’s when you see productivity dip. Still, there’s a bigger conversation to have, and it’s essential to dig deeper and look at the causes of persistent procrastination. During this blog, we’ll explore what causes procrastination at work, why it matters and how to apply Maslow and Pink’s motivational theories and a robust recognition strategy to your business to prevent procrastination.

Your employees’ salaries have never had to work harder, and neither have your HR teams. Our Pluxee Card is a unique offering. Powered by Visa, our extensive range of Pluxee cashback partners gives your employees the chance to earn up to 15% cashback with over 80 retailers. Embed it into your recognition strategy to load employee rewards directly to their Pluxee Card account. Put it at the core of your member wellbeing strategy, and boost sales when you use it as part of your channel incentives programme. Discover the Pluxee Card benefits in our ultimate guide.

Following our blog, ‘Transform Your Workplace Culture: A Practical Guide to Change,’ we’re focusing specifically on the steps to take to transform culture after receiving poor employee engagement scores. There is no one-size-fits-all solution because there are different reasons for poor engagement. During this blog, we’ll explore the types of questions asked during a Pulse survey and how a cultural transformation can address each issue and turn low engagement around.

Continuing our series on Pink and Maslow’s motivation theories, we’re exploring how to engage and motivate employees returning to work after parental leave, including adoption leave. Becoming a parent changes employees’ lives – not just their outlook but the pressures they face, and the demands on their time. They need to come to terms with a new reality. Read on to discover what you need to know about this transition and how to motivate working parents.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW), and this year’s theme is communities. Communities can be a safe space, provide a place to belong, create social connections and help us build a support network. All these things are essential for our emotional and mental health. During this blog, we’ll explore the role an employee community has in tackling workplace mental health, giving you seven tips on how to create office communities.

The shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating amid Government regulations, environmental concerns, and NIC increases. A green car salary sacrifice scheme or EV company car scheme can deliver thousands of pounds in National Insurance savings annually, helping businesses reduce their outgoings and free up cash to reinvest in sustainable growth. With Benefit in Kind (BiK) rates for EV car schemes still significantly lower than petrol and diesel cars, now is the perfect time for companies to adopt or expand their salary sacrifice offering. Read on to discover everything you need to know about EV salary sacrifice schemes.

Talent acquisition isn’t just a different badge for recruitment; it’s a strategy designed to meet a business’s long-term needs and goals. Referencing a recent report by Gallup and research from our contacts, we’ll explore what matters most to employees when looking for a new job. From there, we’ll explore the steps to create an effective talent acquisition strategy and attract top talent.