Is your tenure-based reward program working?
The short answer? No. Research has found that ‘tenure-based rewards systems have virtually no impact on organisational performance.’ However, 87% of organisations’ programs are designed to recognise...
View ArticleHe huffed and he puffed and he…took less sick days?
Accumulate’s HR Coordinator and ‘white line fever’ sufferer Lizzy Taylor shares her thoughts on the commercial and cultural benefits of a structured corporate health and wellbeing program. A wise woman...
View ArticleEmployee engagement. That’s HR’s problem, right?
As businesses increasingly utilise their brand promise to shape their internal culture and employee proposition, the line between HR and marketing becomes more and more blurred. And while their...
View Article9 surprising misconceptions about employee engagement
1. “I don’t have time to engage my employees” Impossible. A ‘thank you’ is sometimes all that’s required. Receiving expressions of gratitude make us feel a heightened sense of worth that in turn...
View ArticleWhy recognising and rewarding isn’t the same thing
One of Accumulate’s Account Managers, Laura Miller, shares her thoughts on how to ensure recognition and reward doesn’t backfire. After the launch party is over and a company’s shiny new employee...
View ArticleHow to improve the performance of your entire sales force {infographic}
It’s easy to fall into the trap of focusing all your attention on your top sales representatives for growth, but most of these employees are already at capacity. The largest portion of your sales team...
View Article10 tips to effective employee recognition you can start doing today {Slideshare}
Every organisation should recognise their employees. It’s the best place to start in motivating and engaging a workforce. But how do you go about it? These 10 simple tips will help you approach...
View ArticleThe manager’s role in engaging employees {infographic}
Managers can be the greatest asset or most damaging factor to the levels of engagement within a workforce. A great manager that knows what’s required to engage and retain their people will generate...
View ArticleThe high price of disengagement {infographic}
75% of Australian employees aren’t engaged. While it seems like a mountain to climb, there are ways to motivate a workforce that are at every organisation’s disposal right now. Encouraging a small...
View Article9 mistakes that will ruin your employee recognition efforts {Slideshare}
Even with the best intentions, misguided moments of recognition can backfire. From recognising in a pattern to putting emphasis on behaviours that don’t connect to company values, these are the common...
View ArticleWho should take responsibility for employee recognition in your organisation?
The short answer is everyone. Regardless of position or department, all employees should be empowered to contribute, because as much as we feel worth when we receive a pat on the back – the same...
View Article5 reasons we should all care about company core values
A week post cataract surgery a patient unexpectedly received a card from the practice with this handwritten note inside. “We understand you are paying for your treatment yourself. We have a huge...
View ArticleThe top 7 dos and don’ts of employee benefits programs {Slideshare}
Arbitrarily throwing benefits in the direction of employees and hoping something will stick is an approach taken by many organisations. But despite the significant investment, their employees still...
View ArticleThis is why you need to capture your employees’ hearts and minds
Contrary to common belief, job satisfaction and employee engagement aren’t the same thing. In fact, satisfaction in a role is the precursor to being engaged. It refers to how employees respond when...
View Article10 things leading employers do for happier employees {Slideshare}
There are many well-known and documented benefits to having a happy workforce, including higher levels of engagement and lower rates of attrition. Employees that find joy in what they do are...
View ArticleAttracting and retaining talent with employee benefits {infographic}
It can cost up to 5x an annual salary to replace a departing employee, but the reasons people leave may be different than we think. The assumption is they’re going in the pursuit of more money, but...
View ArticleThe secret to duplicating your best employees {Slideshare}
There’s no question that the most engaged, productive and loyal employees are the ones that every organisation wants, and needs more of. According to Leadership IQ research, 72% of employees polled...
View ArticleEmployee engagement, the life-Force of any organisation
The Accumulate crew used the lead-up to the festive break to set the tone for 2016, mainly around continuing our ongoing quest for new insights on employee engagement and loyalty. One of our new...
View ArticleCase study: Australia Post’s ‘Seeker’ employee lead referral program
How an iconic Australian brand is turning its 37,000-strong workforce into new business hunters, with drool-worthy results. Like many businesses, Australia Post believed there had to be a more...
View ArticleWhen it comes to employee recognition, The Power is Yours!
Green-mulleted men are a great source of inspiration. I’ll let you digest that for a second. Go on. Confused? How about a hint. I’m thinking of one particular green-mulleted, earth-saving,...
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