Workplace Culture

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.

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.

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.

Burnout takes months to recover from, and in many cases, employees will be off work during the process. Burnout affects people physically, mentally and emotionally, and a phased return to work will help protect an employee’s health and wellbeing. Having been at a point of – in some cases – chronic fatigue, how do you kickstart employee motivation? Explore this with us using Pink’s motivational theories.

What is workplace culture, and why does it matter? Culture... this often-non-tangible concept is a hot topic when it comes to matters of employee experience, and for good reason. Your company culture can negatively or positively impact many areas of your business, including those that affect your bottom line. During this blog, we’ll explore why workplace culture matters and provide a practical guide to changing it for the better so you can reap the benefits that follow.

Solidarity, teamwork, inclusivity, motivation… What can we learn about employee motivation from the Olympics? Using key learnings and Olympic themes, we’ll explore how you can apply Olympic values to your workplace culture. Uncover what motivates employees and boosts employee engagement and productivity. Read on to answer the question: How do you motivate employees?

In our second blog dedicated to supporting parents in the workplace, we cover some statutory regulations supporting working parents. Detailing the costs parents face, we explore how they can use their employee benefits to save on the items they can’t do without.

No employee is the same, but there are generational patterns of behaviours that you can use to identify and understand the different generations in your business. This understanding is essential for making life at work more joyful for all.

Friday, the 21st of April, is World Innovation and Creativity Day. Organised by the UN, “the concept is open to interpretation from artistic expression to problem-solving in the context of economic, social and sustainable development.”
During this blog, we'll explore the importance of creativity in the workplace and how to nurture an innovative and thriving culture.

If you've ever questioned the importance of making life at work more joyful, this blog is for you! Be mindful. Be grateful. Be kind - that's the International Day of Happiness message. Read on to explore the advantages of embedding mindfulness, gratitude and kindness into your workplace.