The Recognition PR Newsroom

Why managers should ditch annual team bonding exercises and focus on consistent recognition

Every year companies spend time and money organising off-site team building days to get people pumped up. Ben Thompson, CEO of EI encourages managers to rethink this approach and focus on consistent across the board recognition programs that drive the organisation’s objectives throughout the year – not just on one day.

The EI Group offers employers tips on how to avoid a Christmas party liability hangover

Too much Christmas cheer could potentially leave employers with a big liability hangover. The EI Group offers employers tips on ensuring employees have fun at Christmas parties while informing them what is appropriate behavior, and what is inappropriate.

EI Legal offers tips on avoiding sham contracting arrangements as more businesses get caught out

Businesses are increasingly getting caught out on sham contracting arrangements as the Fair Work Ombudsman cracks down to avoid the government footing a $2.4 billion, a year bill in unpaid taxes. EI Legal offers these tips on how to avoid sham contracting arrangements.

Power2Motivate launches new ROI Dashboard

Carlton Group’s Power2Motivate (P2M) Australia Pty Ltd, the on-demand software solution that simplifies employee recognition and performance programs has introduced the ROI Dashboard.

Don’t let your teams enthusiasm run cold this winter

The cooler months are known for employee engagement challenges, between the ‘winter blues’ and colds and flus.

How to manage underperforming employees

Great companies are often regarded as only being as good as their staff, so getting rid of the bad apples, or encouraging them to take a different motivational outlook on work, is crucial for managers.

Minimum Wages Increased by $19.40 a week

Fair Work Australia today announced an increase to the Federal Minimum Wage of $19.40 per week (51 cents per hour) The wage increase will take effect from the first full pay period on or after 1 July 2011.

Why performance management is ‘back in fashion’

The commencement of the Fair Work Act (FWA) in 2009 brought with it the expansion of unfair dismissal rights to all employees, regardless of the size of the employer’s workforce. As a result, employers have to ensure that if they are considering dismissing an employee for non-performance, that they have appropriate performance management systems in place. This is just one of the reasons why performance management is back in fashion.

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20 months on, 20 things you should know about the Fair Work Act

In 2009 and throughout 2010 the Fair Work Ombudsmen recouped $26.1 million in employee underpayments and received 1.1 million calls from businesses enquiring how to pay their staff. This was a result of the new Fair Work Act (FWA).

11 tips for creating a culture of passion in the workplace in 2011

Given the buzz of summer, it’s not surprising that many of us feel at least a bit let down when the season is wrapping up.