Category: Employee Experience

Commute Times up for UK Workers

Getting to and from work now takes five minutes longer than a decade ago, according to new analysis published by the TUC to mark the annual Commute Smart Week organised by Work Wise UK. Rail commuters face the longest journeys, taking...

Problem Solving: An Organisational Issue

Every business has its challenges, and most organisations want quick fixes for them – something that’s easy to implement, cost-effective, and requires few resources. Executives from lesser performing companies often return from visits to superior operations charged up to achieve similar results....

Employers Advised to Consider Workers’ Wanderlust

More than two-thirds (68 percent) of UK workers in the 18-35 age bracket have career wanderlust and want more international travel opportunities, according to new research. A survey of 1,000 people, carried out by sports retailer Decathlon, found that although 55 percent...

Five Changes CEOs can Make to Lead More Efficiently

In business, the adage “It starts at the top” can prompt an uncomfortable question: “Can the boss finish what he or she started?” Many CEOs and entrepreneurs wrestle with this challenge, with both short and long-term implications. Meanwhile, a disconnect develops...

Unlock Your ‘Business Voice’

When looking to unlock your business voice it is important to try to push boundaries to reach the goals you are aspiring to. With the old proverb in mind, to not regret what we didn’t try rather than what we...

Staff Motivation: Money isn’t Always the Answer

There is an article on PeopleHR.com that will give a manager food for thought. Despite the scrapping of nursing bursaries, student nurses in the NHS  are still motivated to stay within the profession. In the 2017 NHS staff survey, the staff was...

Company Strategy: A Staff Concern

I’m always fascinated by the many different reactions I get to the question: “What is your company strategy?” They range from: “Of course we have a strategy!” (a nice way of not answering the question), to some very succinct verbalisations...

Awards Success Inspires Startle Towards Further EX Innovation

Experts in background music and technology experiences for the retail and hospitality industries, Startle International has seen outstanding growth since beginning trading in 2015. A start-up moulded by its team members and an employee-first culture that translates across all operations, the company...

Why Your Workforce Needs a Confident Digital Culture

In the 21st century, technology has become a ubiquitous part of modern workforces. Businesses are increasing their IT budgets and investing more in new IT designed to energise business performance and staff productivity. However, it seems not all employees feel quite...

Spindogs Inspired by Awards Success

Here at digital marketing agency Spindogs, we were extremely excited to have won Silver for Agency of the Year at this year’s UK Employee Experience Awards. This esteemed event recognises and rewards great employment initiatives and celebrates employee practices across many...