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Reward and recognition are nothing new. Reward psychology is embedded in our psyche, practised from the moment we enter the world, let alone the workplace. Motivational theories put weight behind employee recognition and rewards, and the HR software and employee perks industry responded with platforms to unify processes and support the rollout of initiatives. Read on to discover thirteen benefits a reward and recognition platform brings to your business.

Have you seen the #MmmakeYourMark campaign on social media? The campaign celebrates what makes the food and drink industry such a great place to work, with employers and employees sharing what they love about their workplace. We did some research and found that the manufacturing side of the food and drink industry boasts the second-lowest employee turnover rate in the manufacturing industry as a whole. Manufacturers face rising costs alongside labour and skills shortages. Inspired by #MmmakeYourMark, this blog explores the challenges the manufacturing industry faces, and what employers can do to improve retention, talent attraction and future-proof their people strategy.

Business budgets are up for review. Patterns from previous years suggest that HR budgets will face challenges, and this is likely to be exacerbated by the rise in the cost of doing business, due to the NIC and National Minimum Wage increases. We’re in a precarious position where business leaders may revert to viewing employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives as a nice-to-have instead of a vital part of their people and growth strategy. Proving the importance and demonstrating the return on investment (ROI) your wellbeing strategy can generate is crucial. In this blog, we’ll provide the information you need to build a persuasive business case.

Following on from our blog on HR burnout, we’re turning our attention to your managers who are also burning out. The more responsibility a role carries, the more pressure a person feels, so it’s unsurprising that managers are more susceptible to stress and burnout. During this blog, we’ll assess the cause, give tips on reducing burnout, and demonstrate why it pays to invest in creating the best managers.

With HR publications rife with the increasing issue of HR burnout, it’s time to take a deep dive into what’s causing the people responsible for your workforce to burn out faster than any other profession. With exclusive commentary from Emily Thomas, People Business Partner at CV Library, this blog explores what’s causing HR burnout and offers 12 ways to avoid it.

From the best physical, mental, and financial wellbeing employee benefits to how to make them cost-neutral. We cover the ins and outs of employee benefits, why they matter to your people now more than ever, and what the workforce of tomorrow expects.

It’s that time of year when the working parents in your business are juggling the summer childcare rota with work, planning trips away, and organising what school uniform and school supplies they need to purchase before their children return to school in September. All of this is on top of the financial demands of summer childcare. From how to save money – even if you miss the sales – to tips on supporting children at university, this blog is a must-read for employers of working parents to understand the impact that salary-stretching employee benefits can make.

Introducing your employee recognition guide, containing everything you need to know to create a winning employee recognition scheme. From why it matters to the steps to follow to get your employee recognition programme off the ground and running, this guide is the one resource you need to understand how to embed a strategy that delivers results.

Sustainability in business practices is becoming increasingly essential to potential employees, partners, and consumers. When it comes to saying thank you to your people, there's a balancing act between finding the perfect employee reward and your business's budget. The trick is to offer something that will have a significant impact on your people without harming the environment—or your bottom line. Whether you’re looking at year-round employee rewards or planning for Christmas, in this blog we’ll explore the importance of eco-friendly digital rewards.

What is cashback? What’s the difference between cashback cards and earning cashback through online deals? More importantly, what role does cashback play in the employee benefits space? In this blog, we’ll address all your questions about cashback, exploring the versatility of an employee cashback card.

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.