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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
Here in Britain we are slowly returning to work after the extended weekend that comes around every August. The Bank Holiday gives everyone a chance to enjoy a bit of extra time in the summer sun which should get us all ready for the build up to the next break we’ll get at Christmas. In Britain we face the very unusual situation of offices being either depleted or completely empty for much of August and the week over Christmas, but do our holidays make us more motivated at work?
An interesting article on the BBC website explores the freedoms we have with our holidays in Britain compared with the much shorter, and in some cases non existent holidays employees are granted in the USA. It would appear from reading the article that the US is the only country out of the top 21 richest in the world not to impose a legal mandate on employers granting time off. But what does this do to employee motivation? Do us Brits find ourselves more motivated as a result of our holidays or does the time they take up interfere with overall productivity?
There will be many views from many quarters arguing the merits or otherwise of employee holidays, but their effect on motivation should not be ignored. The idea of holiday allowance being awarded on merit or as a result of long service is one that may appeal to some companies as a way of offering an incentive to workers. But rather than motivating junior employees, could this approach just lead to staff resenting those co-workers who have holiday allowances that they don’t?
Burnout is also a factor in employees’ holiday as a well deserved break from work can ease stress levels and allow staff time away from the stresses and strains of work. Although work levels may be hit while employees take holiday, there is surely an argument that productivity levels out when compared with stressed, tired and unmotivated staff who have not been granted holiday.
There is no doubt that employees in Britain are lucky when it comes to their holiday allowance, and changes in the law over the years have made it a much fairer working environment for employees with rights and privileges that have never been seen before.
Employee motivation is now key, with bosses realising that they will get more out of a happy and rewarded workforce than by cracking the whip. Indeed, employee motivation is now big business, with strategies and award schemes being established to offer employees incentives and rewards for improving their work.
This British approach to working practices has done well to survive given the increasing use of American corporate motivation practices by UK firms. It would appear that whatever practices are adopted over here, there’s nothing that will ever stop us from enjoying our holiday.
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
I know I know. It’s still August so what am I doing talking about the end of the year? Time has a habit of flying past once summer is out of the way. Gone are those lazy days in the Sun and pre holiday excitement as the lead up to Christmas which seems to get longer every year rears its head.
The fact is that in business, the lead up to the festivities begins in September, so even though the temperatures are still in the twenties and the clocks have yet to go back, end of year plans are already being drawn up.
So with budgets still tight and cutbacks still being made, how do companies mark the end of the year? Despite the fact that the economy is still on shaky ground it is still important for businesses to mark the holiday period for the sake of staff morale and motivation. Although cash bonuses might well have gone out of the window, there are other ways of marking the holiday period whilst improving staff motivation.
If your company has had a tough year it is even more important that the Christmas period is marked with some sense of ceremony. After all, it is the staff who are working for the companies that are struggling that often face the toughest jobs of all, with worries over job security and future pay. That is why it is important to mark the occasion in order to retain employee motivation.
One way of doing this is by using corporate awards and corporate gifts in an end of year celebration. Corporate gifts can be used to congratulate those who have achieved the most over the year and as well as rewarding their efforts it will also provide and incentive for the year to come.
By using corporate gifts companies can also put on an end of year awards ceremony which will also serve as a unique Christmas party idea. In this way, employees can be rewarded with corporate gifts and corporate awards in a party atmosphere that will effectively show that staff’s efforts are valued.
To get yourself organised for the Christmas period, visit Corporate Awards or The Corporate Gifts Company to start planning for your company’s festive period.
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Corporate gifts are an effective business tool for marketing, motivation and as a reward for achievement. As we emerge from the back end of summer, many businesses will be turning their attentions towards Christmas, but can corporate gifts be just as effective the rest of the year round?
It is a slightly depressing thought but in the world of business, Christmas is just around the corner. With the nights getting darker and the mornings getting chillier, autumn announces itself just in time for businesses to start concentrating on Christmas. For corporate gifts it is the busiest time of year, with companies looking to celebrate with their staff and reward clients whilst getting the word out about their brand. But can corporate gifts be used throughout the rest of the year to achieve the same results?
The answer is of course yes. Motivation and rewards don’t begin and end with the Christmas festivities and corporate gifts can play an important role within marketing and staff incentives.
Branded corporate gifts are the best way to spread the word about a company as the gift can embody the spirit of the brand. They can be used to spread the word not only about the company but deliver it’s brand values to the end user. If a company are promoting their futuristic ideas and want to be seen as looking forward, this message can be transmitted by giving carbon fibre gifts, for example.
As well as marketing and brand awareness, corporate gifts also play a year round role in boosting motivation. Staff who are rewarded for their efforts will be more enthusiastic about their work, and this can only help productivity. Nothing replicates that feeling of receiving a gift whatever time of the year it is, and if that gift is given as a result of the work somebody has done it can have a profound affect.
In these times of austerity, where achievement cannot always be rewarded with a cash bonus, corporate gifts are a more affordable way for businesses to recognise the hard work of their employees. For companies who have been forced to make cut backs, they can give staff a welcome reminder that their efforts have not gone unnoticed.
With the attention of businesses starting to shift towards Christmas, don’t forget the benefits that giving corporate gifts can provide all year round.
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010
The last decade has started to see a real push towards more ethically produced goods. Whether it’s food, clothing or corporate gifts, commerce has been more driven to produce items that are organic, Fairtrade and environmentally friendly.
Unfortunately these goods still come at a premium, with extra costs needed to adhere to ethical and environmentally sound working practices. With the economy still reeling from one of the biggest recessions in history, cost has become more important to consumers and as a result, sales of organic food in 2010 are down by 12.9% when compared to last year.
With consumers priorities seemingly changing, can we put the recent eco-craze down to a fad, or is there more to it than that? And just how eco-friendly are many of the products that are advertised in such a way? Given the disposable nature of many corporate gifts, can there ever be such a thing as an eco-friendly corporate gift?
Many have argued that the craze for all things environmentally friendly was indeed a craze, with many choosing to paint themselves as eco friendly as a fashion statement. The recession has certainly had a hit on the revenue of such products, but to write the ethical movement off would be a mistake. Sooner or later, all companies are going to have to look at the way they produce their products and although the sales of organic produce are down, there is no doubt that the movement left a big impression on the conscience of the world.
So just how accurate are a company’s green credentials? Although many products can be marketed as being eco friendly, do they fulfil these criteria in the real world?
This question is especially important when we talk about corporate gifts and promotional products. By their very nature, corporate gifts and promotional products are disposable items. Promotional pens only have a limited shelf life due to the fact that they will inevitably run out, promotional clothing will outlive it’s use when the specific promotion is over, and many corporate gifts may well be simply tossed in the trash. So although these promotional products may have been produced ethically, is there an argument that they are just destined to clog up disposal sites, polluting the planet even more?
This problem is not exclusive to corporate gifts and promotional products. Many items that people use every day and are important for businesses are disposable in nature, and as a result bring their green credentials into question. So what’s the answer?
As with many things, it is a matter of common sense. If green credentials are important to a company, they should encourage staff to buy corporate gifts and promotional products that are made in an ethical way, but also be sensible with the quantity ordered and ensure they are buying the most appropriate product for the occasion. In the case of promotional products, order size should reflect the size of the event and the relevance of the item to the promotion. When promotional items are personalised in this way, they are more relevant to the people who will receive them, meaning there is less chance of them being tossed into the bin.
It is the same with corporate gifts. Make sure you buy a corporate gift that is ethically sourced and make sure it is right for the recipient. A personalised corporate gift will make sure it is relevant to the recipient and will make for a well received gift. Generic corporate gifts that are bought on mass and with no personalisation stand a much better chance of being thrown straight in the bin, meaning a waste of money for the company, a wasted promotion and a real dent in the green credentials of a company.
In many cases financial constraints will govern this anyway, but it is important to consider the environmental effect of your promotional products even after they have left the factory.
The theme of the green movement is to avoid waste, be it products or energy and the same is true with eco corporate gifts and promotional products. Only order what you need and make the products are relevant to the recipient. In this way you will avoid waste and improve the success of your promotion.
The Corporate Gifts Company have a range of eco corporate gifts that will add to the green credentials of your company. You can also use our sister site The Promotional Gifts Company for their range of eco promotional gifts.
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Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
With a shaky economic climate and stories of doom and gloom dominating the news, it’s important to bring some cheer into the workplace every so often just to keep everyone sane!
It’s easy for staff to become unmotivated when news is grim, so company milestones can be an ideal time to celebrate and break the bad news cycle. Whether it’s a landmark anniversary, securing a new contract or even hiring new staff, good news should be celebrated just as emphatically as bad news is mourned.
Corporate gifts can bring a sense of occasion to any company landmark, and provide a gesture of thanks when financial bonuses can’t always be afforded. Nothing matches the feeling of receiving a gift, and personalised corporate gifts are a fun way of celebrating a landmark and showing staff that their efforts are appreciated.
There are corporate gifts to suit all styles and tastes, whether it’s golf gifts, stylish engraved photo frames or snazzy flash drives, there are corporate gifts available for everyone.
Whether you want to reward staff for hitting their targets or celebrate a company milestone then use corporate gifts to add a real sense of occasion to your celebration.
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Monday, August 9th, 2010
Unlike other business sectors, charities depend on donations and hard, often unpaid work to raise the funds they need to be able to make a difference. Whether it’s voluntary workers in a charity shop, regular donors or someone with a high profile giving their time to increase the charity’s popularity, they often owe a great deal of gratitude to people making the effort on their behalf.
People often don’t expect to be rewarded or thanked for the work they do for charity as the effort they make is often for a cause that means a lot, so merely participating is enough. But charities, like every other business sector, need to maintain a motivated and inspired team in order to make sure their targets are met, and sometimes incentives and awards can help charities to improve even further.
Using corporate gifts and corporate awards to reward voluntary staff and principal donors can be an effective way of keeping charity supporters motivated and willing to continue to support the charity.
Corporate Gifts To Incentivise Staff
Whether staff are paid or voluntary they need to be motivated to perform to the best of their ability. When volunteering their time to help out charities they will often be driven by their support for the work the charity does, but once the reality of the work involved sets in it can be a challenge to maintain that level of motivation. By using corporate gifts to reward staff for their efforts it can help them to continue to feel motivated to work hard for the charity. Items such as branded
cufflinks and photo
frames can provide a wonderful keepsake that people will be proud to display, which will have the joint effect of motivating the staff and raising the profile of the charity. By rewarding volunteer staff with branded corporate gifts there will be more people showing off the logo of the charity and displaying their name, giving valuable visibility for the cause concerned.
Corporate Awards To Recognise Achievement
In every business sector there will always be individuals who exceed expectations. By hosting an awards ceremony or even handing out a trophy in the office, hard working individuals can be rewarded for their achievements. Corporate awards can be especially useful for charities as the amount of good work undertaken for the charity opens up a huge amount of possibilities for award categories, with staff, volunteers and even users of the charity eligible for a corporate award. An awards event can also bring with it much press interest, giving the charity concerned valuable exposure.
If you would like to use corporate gifts or corporate awards to reward your staff, visit http://www.corporate-gifts-co.com or http://www.corporate-awards.net for more information. If you are from a charity you can receive a 10% discount on your order.
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Friday, August 6th, 2010
When shopping for anything, customers want to have choice. Whether it’s baked beans in a supermarket or a brand new car, consumers are increasingly facing an ever growing choice of products designed to appeal to their needs.
While this move towards consumer personalisation opens up a whole new world of choice, all these decisions can make life more complicated. When offered a whole world of choice, where do you even start knowing what you want?
When you are promoting your business through corporate jewellery it is important that your exact needs are met. That is why Corporate Jewellery offer a bespoke product service that will design corporate jewellery to your specific requirements. But this can open up the same consumer dilemmas that we face in everyday life. Once you’ve decided on which product to choose, you then need to think about size, shape, colour and a whole other range of decisions. When faced with so many options, it can be difficult to come to a decision.
That is why Corporate Jewellery will offer you a personal service that is designed to help you through every step of the process. Once you have requested a quote and mockup, you will receive a personal service from one of our experienced sales team who will talk you through your options to ensure you receive the corporate jewellery that meets your requirements.
Even if you aren’t sure exactly what you want, Contact Us to discuss your corporate jewellery needs.
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Friday, August 6th, 2010
With teachers and lecturers now enjoying a well deserved summer break, it seems fairly mean spirited to start thinking about the new school year to come. But much in the same way that supermarkets have begun their “Back to School” push, it is also a good time for teachers to be thinking about how they will run their schools and classes in the year to come.
The school experience can be an extremely pressurised one for both staff and students, and so keeping motivation high is important to hit the highest standards. Introducing incentives and rewards can help to motivate the brightest students to hit their potential and also give those who are struggling something to aim for. Equally, they can be used to keep staff motivated, rewarding the efforts of those who go that extra mile.
Corporate awards can provide an exciting way of rewarding outstanding effort. Introducing an awards evening into the school year will give everyone something to look forward to and a goal to work towards. Subject awards will introduce some healthy competition between students which will help them to improve their work with the aim of a prize at the end of the year. Corporate awards can also be given out to the most improved student, giving those who are struggling a reward for their efforts.
Corporate awards can also be given to teachers to recognise the hard work they put in. They do fantastic work under difficult circumstances, so a teacher’s awards evening would provide a fantastic opportunity to reward their efforts.
Consider using corporate awards in the teaching profession, and visit http://www.corporate-awards.net for some inspitation.
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Monday, July 19th, 2010
The benefits that corporate gifts can bring as a marketing tool have been discussed frequently on this blog. As well as rewarding customers and enhancing the company’s brand, they are an important way of spreading the word about a business.
One less talked about use for corporate gifts is in their application as a staff incentive. Corporate gifts can make staff feel valued and that their work is being appreciated which in turn will inspire them to maintain their efforts. In addition to this, corporate gifts can also be given for meeting sales targets, a method that will prove successful in driving industry.
As well as corporate gifts, corporate awards are also proving to be an effective way of maintaining staff motivation. Whether they are used for rewarding high achievers or presenting at an industry awards event, corporate awards can add a touch of Hollywood glamour to a work environment. Corporate awards come in all shapes and sizes, with trophies and plaques that can be made into a variety of bespoke shapes and sizes.
When used for rewarding special achievement, corporate awards can be effective in raising the morale of more people than just the recipient. If staff see their colleagues efforts being openly rewarded, it establishes a positive working atmosphere so people can see that their work does not go unnoticed.
Browse The Corporate Gifts Company range today and see how corporate gifts and corporate awards can help to motivate your team. We also have a sister site at http://www.corporate-awards.net where you can order bespoke corporate awards made to your own specifications.
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Monday, July 5th, 2010
It must be nice being a celebrity. Putting to one side for a moment the constant press attention, you can’t argue that earning vast sums of money AND having people giving you free stuff all the time isn’t a good thing. The celebrity gift pack is a preserve of movie premieres and awards ceremonies across the globe, with each one trying to outdo the other with ever more lavish gifts to the lucky celeb of the moment.
This peculiar existence of being ridiculously wealthy but being given everything you could ever want for free is one of the perks of a celebrity lifestyle (and may explain why so many celebs spend all their extra cash on such weird things as this article from The Sun shows).
The celebrity experience is something that many people desire, though for most the closest they’ll get to it is a birthday announcement in the local paper. This can be very beneficial in the world of business however, and giving people just a little taste of the celebrity lifestyle can make a powerful impact.
Of course, not every company can afford to lavish employees and clients with costly gift packs, and in many cases it isn’t appropriate. But used in the right way, corporate gift packs can be a powerful promotional tool.
The first rule of using corporate gift packs is to make sure you use them in an appropriate way. Many businesses don’t accept gifts from clients in case it is interpreted as a bribe, so gauge the situation carefully before deciding on your corporate gifts.
When used in a sensible way however, corporate gift packs can be an extremely important part of marketing. They are especially effective when used for a special occasion, such as a product launch or awards evening. When people are arriving in their finest suits and most glamorous dresses, a corporate gift pack can add just a touch of the celebrity experience to an evening.
This can be very effective, as it will make people feel valued by the company and will also provide them with a pack full of personalised items that will remind them of the company who gave it to them. Choose the right promotional products that reflect the requirements of the company, and a corporate gift pack could easily provide the recipient with a number of quality corporate gifts that will be used and displayed, giving the business much needed visibility.
Choose your own corporate gifts at www.corporate-gifts-co.com and ensure your promotional event has a touch of Hollywood glamour.
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