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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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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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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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Monday, June 28th, 2010
Ok, so maybe they wouldn’t have helped. Last week I blogged on the positive affect that a good World Cup run could have on the British economy. With a gloomy budget and negative headlines everywhere you look, a good World Cup run, beginning with a win over Slovenia, could have been the pick-me-up the nation needed.
So much for that. Who would have a predicted a sneaky win against the smallest nation in the tournament, followed by a thorough thrashing by our good friends from Germany? Let’s just hope that beating the Aussies in the cricket followed by a good Wimbledon for Andy Murray makes up for the disappointment of a shocking World Cup.
Anyway, with that rant over with, let’s try and make sure we don’t all make the same mistakes in the workplace that Fabio Capello made with the England squad. Much has been made of his hard, disciplinarian approach, and for years business gurus have argued the benefits and drawbacks of the carrot or stick method of motivation.
It is fairly obvious which side of the fence Mr Capello favours, with strict discipline and a culture of fear the preferred method of motivation chosen by “The Squadfather”. There were certainly signs of his icy exterior melting towards the end of the tournament, when he offered the squad beer the night before their sole victory against Slovenia. But while it wasn’t the beer that lead to the victory (although you never know…) having a break from the strict regime and being given a reward certainly goes a long way towards improving morale.
It is the same in business. A motivated workforce who feel that their efforts are being rewarded will always produce more results than one that lives in an atmosphere of negativity. Although there will always be the argument that discipline has to be enforced, especially with a camp of multi-millionaire playboy footballers, in the real world employees respond better to incentives and rewards. With a motivated workforce being driven by positive management, discipline takes care of itself.
Corporate gifts and awards can provide fantastic motivational tools, and their affect on motivating a workforce cannot be ignored. Whether corporate gifts are used as sales incentives or as rewards for good performance, corporate gifts can improve team morale and lead to a happy and efficient workforce. In these slightly chastened financial times, when awarding big bonuses isn’t always an option, corporate gifts can provide an affordable way of keeping hard working staff motivated.
To see what corporate gifts can do for you, visit www.corporate-gifts-co.com. It might be too late for Fabio Capello, but don’t make the same mistakes that he made.
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Monday, April 26th, 2010
With the planet now safe from the threat of the ash cloud, the election campaign hitting the calm before the storm and the World Cup still agonisingly far away, it’s a good chance to take a break from the usual blogging topics and focus on a product range that can really help your Company to boost staff morale.
When you think of Corporate Gifts it’s easy to think of different gift ideas that reward staff and thank clients. keyrings and clocks have always been popular pieces and make great personalised gifts when engraved. But how about using awards and trophies as a way of offering a reward that will improve morale and offer a great incentive to staff?
The Corporate Gifts Company offers a fantastic range of bespoke awards that can really serve as a great incentive to a team. Use them to reward good performance, perfect attendance or exceeding targets in a way that will help to motivate staff and add a sense of healthy competition to a team.
There are a wide range of stylish trophies you can choose from that staff will really want to work hard to win. Our slate awards are novel and unique and will look great on any recipient’s desk or mantelpiece. The acrylic awards make a really stylish trophy and are perfect for a Company awards night or gala dinner for instance.
CLICK HERE to browse our awards section and choose a really novel way to motivate your staff.
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Monday, April 12th, 2010
As the world begins to emerge from one of the longest recessions in history, there was cause for optimism amongst British companies with the news that confidence and output in the UK is at its highest for four years, according to a survey by accountants BDO.
A return to pre-recession levels is definitely a cause for optimism, and as companies continue to recover and grow there has never been a better time for businesses to reinforce their brand, announcing their presence in a brave new world for business.
One way to do this is by using Personalised Corporate Gifts embossed with a company logo, showing your rivals and your clients the continued strength of your brand. These gifts can be used as a thank you to clients for their business during the downturn, or for employees to reward their hard work in maintaining your Company’s position in the market.
The effects of these gifts can be huge. With clients unsure over which companies have survived the downturn, a branded corporate gift such as the Orbital Spinning Clock, is a great way to remind them of the continued strength of your Company.
When used as an employee reward, a Corporate Gift is also a great way to raise morale in a team that may have been hit by cutbacks during the recession. Awards such as the Star Trophy Award can be used to reward employees who have exceeded their targets, providing a fantastic reward and also an incentive for the rest of the team.
The Corporate Gifts Company carries a huge range of other Corporate Gifts that any Company can use to celebrate a more optimistic 2010.
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Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Back to school bounce!
Anyone working in marketing and businesses that support and supply it will all testify that many companies (if not all!) have been holding back on their marketing activity in 2009. Let’s face it, you’re not going to get sacked if you under spent on your marketing budget this year!
Come September, however, with a full 16 weeks to boost sales before the end of the year, will we see an increase in activity and a release of pent up demand? Have our attitudes to marketing spend been curbed forever (or at least a very long time) or will under-used budgets get used up? I know which one my fingers are crossed for! It’s hard to imagine, as things stand, any growth in 2009, and even the most optimistic out there would surely predict nothing more than modest growth in 2010.
Ultimately this impacts an marketing activity; if potential return is not there, why spend precious budget chasing low ROI?
Sales promotion is a sophisticated market in the UK and a lot less dependent on Christmas sales than it was a couple of decades ago, so perhaps any pick up in activity will be less evident anyway. At The Corporate Gifts Company, we’ve seen a “back to school” bounce in every one of our 18 years in business and we’re sure it will happen this year, but at what level; who knows. What does anyone else think out there?
Whatever happens, The Corporate Gifts will be here to supply high end executive incentives and business gifts.
You know where we are.
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