How the Right Perks Can Attract the Right Talent

How the Right Perks Can Attract the Right Talent We all love a good perk and Im not just talking about staff discounts against your companys products or a company car   but REAL perks. An attractive salary will always tempt candidates to work for a particular company, but would you be willing to offer better perks to win over the best talent? Over the past few years there has been a rise in the number of companies who specialise in just that offering perks to give to your staff. One reason is due to the rise in the number of millennials in the workplace who rely on  the importance of non-financial motivators. But the most important reason is that it helps employees feel valued. A survey by Glassdoor  found that 79% of employees would prefer benefits to a pay increase, paving the way for companies like Perkbox to be born. Theyre a one stop shop for companies to provide a wider range of perks to their employees than individual companies would be able to. Chieu Cao is a co-founder at Perkbox and says: Our perks offering is very well-rounded and this means that there is something on the platform for everyone.  Essentially, their employer has facilitated financial savings and as a result, their employee values them. Loyalty and churn reduction is all about driving an emotional commitment between employees and the employer or business. Some of the things Perkbox employees can enjoy include have free phone insurance, discounted cinema tickets, free breakfast every day, monthly yoga classes, as well as their birthdays off. What kind of perks do employees value? Think holistic  the workforce is starting to view ‘health’ in a more holistic manner than ever before.The trend has emerged of employers promoting well-being and companies that translate this to their perks offering will emerge with a competitive advantage. Offering your employees perks such as gym discounts and free exercise classes show them that you are considerate of their general well-being. Providing them with something that is of interest to them will ensure good levels of uptake. Have a varied range no two people are the same; what appeals to one member of your team may be of little interest to another. Useful offering your team perks that they can use in their everyday life means that whenever they use them, they associate the value of the perk directly back to their employer. But its not just the fun and novelty perks that employees value. Things like a good pension package, childcare vouchers, cycle to work schemes and benefits like life and medical insurance are rated highly by employees too. Monica Ponte is an HR Specialist at bob  and they help companies set things like this up. She says: We have a seller’s market today in recruitment, with talented candidates having a choice of job offers on the table. Also, candidates have changed the way that they compare those offers. Traditionally, it was all about salary, then it was about the re-numeration package (meaning salary plus hard benefits, like pensions and insurance), and now they compare based on re-numeration AND the culture and softer perks offered by the employer. This is happening because people spend a lot more time at work these days. The UK has some of the longest working hours in Europe, and we want to feel comfortable around our colleagues and the culture that we work in. Today, it’s normal to think of your colleagues as your work family. As the number and desirability of perks on offer increases, employees feel more valued, and also more trusted. After all, when free beer is available in the office fridge all day, the company is trusting that their employees won’t be using it to fuel their 9am team meetings. Obviously great perks arent the only way to bag the best talent but it does go a long way in getting them to sign on the dotted line.

Songs that perfectly describe my MGT Internship University of Manchester Careers Blog

Songs that perfectly describe my MGT Internship University of Manchester Careers Blog Written by Kareem Belfon, Marketing and Communications Assistant at the Careers Service. Where did the time go?! My 12 month Marketing and Communications internship at the Careers Service has come to an end and I’ve finally bagged a new job. Before I close this chapter and say goodbye to Careers, I thought I’d pull together a quick playlist that perfectly depicts my 12 month MGT internship. A careers blog that doubles up as a pre-drinks playlist? Genius. Gossip Get a Job As the great mind Beth Ditto once said: “I’d love to stay and party but I’ve got to go to work.” Finishing Uni and figuring out what I wanted to do next was pretty stressful. But if I wanted to stay in Manchester, I had to get a job. Having to look for graduate level work and find a flat at the same time left me feeling pretty uncertain at times. However, with a decent CV and some research, I applied for an MGT role within Careers. Sugababes â€" Overload The first week of my internship was fun, but very hectic. I met everyone, found out what they did and got an insight into what my internship will be like. Lots of names and LOTS of acronyms. It felt like information overload, but it quickly got better. Before you know it, you’ve learned everyone’s names and know exactly how the office is run. Britney Spears Circus I was always busy during my internship. Ive written countless blogs, sent out emails to every student at the Uni, filmed and edited videos, helped organise events, created marketing campaigns and met tonnes of great people working at the Uni. A personal highlight was working on the circus themed My Future Fest in February. I got to shape an event and independently design the artwork for it, which will look great on my CV. I didn’t think my internship would lead to me assembling a 10ft big top entrance, but here we are. Jungle â€" Busy Earnin’ Simply put, my MGT internship pays the bills. I’m renting a nice flat and I’m not living like a skint student anymore. It’s great being self-sufficient and seeing a nice sum of money enter my bank each month. I know that a lot of people get stressed out about wanting to stay in Manchester and not knowing how they’ll afford it. My internship solved both of those problems, with a few quid leftover to treat myself every now and then too. Katy Perry Bon Appetit Offices are filled with snacks. I ate all of them. Dolly Parton â€" 9-5 The 9-5 life has its perks. I like the idea of routine, so getting up early never really bothered me. Inevitably, I found my concentration dip at points throughout the day. If you find this happening at work, just ask to go for a walk to regain focus and clear your head. It takes time getting used to the 9-5 routine, but I found it a lot better than the 8pm library sessions I used to do everyday in final year! Carly Rae Jepsen Making The Most Of The Night Coming home, jumping on the sofa and watching Love Island every evening is NOT making the most of the night. 9-5 life might leave you feeling knackered come 5pm, but it’s important to stay active after work. Go to the gym! Read books! Go to the pub! Make sure your day isn’t consumed with your job. Moving On â€" Anna of the North So, my internship is nearly over and I find myself back in the same position I was in a year ago â€" looking for jobs and struggling to think I’d ever find one. However, my internship gave me so much to put on my CV that I could apply for jobs that I’d never be considered for without it. Now, I’m off to work for a healthcare communications agency, all thanks to the skills I learned on my internship. Cheers MGT! Find out more about Manchester Graduate Talent and join the MGT 2019 Facebook Group to find live vacancies. All

Songs that perfectly describe my MGT Internship University of Manchester Careers Blog

Songs that perfectly describe my MGT Internship University of Manchester Careers Blog Written by Kareem Belfon, Marketing and Communications Assistant at the Careers Service. Where did the time go?! My 12 month Marketing and Communications internship at the Careers Service has come to an end and I’ve finally bagged a new job. Before I close this chapter and say goodbye to Careers, I thought I’d pull together a quick playlist that perfectly depicts my 12 month MGT internship. A careers blog that doubles up as a pre-drinks playlist? Genius. Gossip Get a Job As the great mind Beth Ditto once said: “I’d love to stay and party but I’ve got to go to work.” Finishing Uni and figuring out what I wanted to do next was pretty stressful. But if I wanted to stay in Manchester, I had to get a job. Having to look for graduate level work and find a flat at the same time left me feeling pretty uncertain at times. However, with a decent CV and some research, I applied for an MGT role within Careers. Sugababes â€" Overload The first week of my internship was fun, but very hectic. I met everyone, found out what they did and got an insight into what my internship will be like. Lots of names and LOTS of acronyms. It felt like information overload, but it quickly got better. Before you know it, you’ve learned everyone’s names and know exactly how the office is run. Britney Spears Circus I was always busy during my internship. Ive written countless blogs, sent out emails to every student at the Uni, filmed and edited videos, helped organise events, created marketing campaigns and met tonnes of great people working at the Uni. A personal highlight was working on the circus themed My Future Fest in February. I got to shape an event and independently design the artwork for it, which will look great on my CV. I didn’t think my internship would lead to me assembling a 10ft big top entrance, but here we are. Jungle â€" Busy Earnin’ Simply put, my MGT internship pays the bills. I’m renting a nice flat and I’m not living like a skint student anymore. It’s great being self-sufficient and seeing a nice sum of money enter my bank each month. I know that a lot of people get stressed out about wanting to stay in Manchester and not knowing how they’ll afford it. My internship solved both of those problems, with a few quid leftover to treat myself every now and then too. Katy Perry Bon Appetit Offices are filled with snacks. I ate all of them. Dolly Parton â€" 9-5 The 9-5 life has its perks. I like the idea of routine, so getting up early never really bothered me. Inevitably, I found my concentration dip at points throughout the day. If you find this happening at work, just ask to go for a walk to regain focus and clear your head. It takes time getting used to the 9-5 routine, but I found it a lot better than the 8pm library sessions I used to do everyday in final year! Carly Rae Jepsen Making The Most Of The Night Coming home, jumping on the sofa and watching Love Island every evening is NOT making the most of the night. 9-5 life might leave you feeling knackered come 5pm, but it’s important to stay active after work. Go to the gym! Read books! Go to the pub! Make sure your day isn’t consumed with your job. Moving On â€" Anna of the North So, my internship is nearly over and I find myself back in the same position I was in a year ago â€" looking for jobs and struggling to think I’d ever find one. However, my internship gave me so much to put on my CV that I could apply for jobs that I’d never be considered for without it. Now, I’m off to work for a healthcare communications agency, all thanks to the skills I learned on my internship. Cheers MGT! Find out more about Manchester Graduate Talent and join the MGT 2019 Facebook Group to find live vacancies. All

Combine Your Textbook Revision With Online Revision For Better Results

Combine Your Textbook Revision With Online Revision For Better Results A mix of textbook revision and technology-friendly online revision is a growing trend. If you are studying for your exams, you will want to revise as much as possible in order to achieve the best results possible.   Many people turn to their course textbooks when exams approach, to ensure they are familiar with their course materials.   However, another popular study choice for students is online revision. Online revision is a great compliment to traditional textbooks, so for maximum results in your exams, why not try combining your online notes with your textbooks? So, how is online revision a great choice combined with using your textbooks? 1. Easy to access When studying at home or in college or university, using your textbooks is fine.   However, there are times when you won’t be able to, or won’t want to, carry around your often very heavy textbooks.   If you are heading out for a day in the sun, or have a long train journey to make, then the chances are you won’t even consider bringing your textbooks.   However, if you have access to online revision notes, like those provided by PasTest, you will have access to them wherever you go, without having to bulk out your bag with textbooks.   Simply access the materials from your smartphone, tablet or laptop, and you can access your study materials wherever you are.  2. Access to up-to-date information Another great thing about online revision is that it is often much more up-to-date than textbooks.   This is particularly true if you have textbooks that are many years old.   Although the content is unlikely to have changed that much, by combining online revision with your textbooks, you can always be sure of having the most up-to-date information at your disposal 3. Variety With online textbooks there is no variety; you simply read books.   Although this is great for studying, adding a bit of variety can really help with learning your course materials.   With online revision materials, like those provided by PasTest, you not only have access to written course notes, but also online lectures and past exam papers.   By combining reading with videos and mock exam papers, you get to benefit from various study materials, making your revision journey much more successful. Guest Post Credit:  PasTest provide online revision materials for a wide range of medical courses including MRCP, MRCS, and MRCGP; so whatever you are studying, you will find a great range of up-to-date materials to help you achieve the best results in your exams. 0

How To Set Your Goals And Create A Plan For 2020 - Classy Career Girl

How To Set Your Goals And Create A Plan For 2020 In todays episode, me and my special guest, Crystal Barrow, will be sharing how we set up our goals and creating a plan for 2020. So lets dive in! How To Set Your Goals And Create A Plan For 2020 Crystals process for setting goals to make a career change in 2020 Crystal Barrow Lawyer and Career Coach www.shapeyoursuccesscoaching.com I generally start with a 5-step process and then hone in on additional steps along the way (i.e. this can involve a job search or self-assessment activities, etc.). To get started towards making a career move with clarity and confidence: Step 1: MINDSET Step 2: STRENGTHS Step 3: YOUR WHY Step 4: EXPLORATION Step 5: BUILD RELATIONSHIPS CONCLUSION: Making a career move, whether a new job or complete career change can be exciting and scary. These 5 steps will help give you the clarity you need to have from the start and the confidence you need to reach the finish line. Be clear about the career goal. Gather information to know what to expect. Feel confident about your steps and build relationships to help you get there. Anna’s   process for setting goals to grow a business in 2020 Download the FREE Printable 90-Day Planner 5-10 year vision Breaking it down into 3 priorities for the next year and what you are going to do in all 4 quarters Anna will also share with you how she would use CRP in 2020 to help you reach your business goals and the specific CRP action plan to get results! Block out 1 hour per week. Each weekly piece of content is designed to take you less than 30 minutes to watch and then 30 minutes to complete the objectives. If you have more time, block it out now. Block out CRP learning time and CRP action time. Make a goal. A good goal is to complete phase 0-2 in 90 days. If you block out an hour per week you can do this. And if you have less time, just try to get to phase 1 in 90 days. If you have more time, take action with the lessons and complete the objectives. Focus on objectives, and then go to the training for guidance. I would aim for 1 month in phase 3 and 1 month in phase 4 and 2 months in phase 5. Make a goal and share it with us in the Facebook group. Then share your certificate when you are done!   “CRP GOAL: By February 1st, I am going to complete Phase 2. Questions: Omatola: I am looking forward to this. No question comes to mind right now but I really have some big goals I want to make happen come 2020, both personally, professionally and business wise. Lisa Spangler: I would like to hear how to use Asana to help with your goals. I just signed up for it and am still learning but it looks like you can put so much more info in it than I realized. Amber: What is a Game Board Piece for the phases and how do you create one? Lauryn Simone Butler: How to remain focused on goals without procrastination? Joan:  Where on my LI profile do I post that I did pro bono consulting and spoke in an FB live as a guess on career transitioning? No longer sure where in terms of getting noticed. Thanks so much. Other Episodes You Might Like: How to Answer the Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions with Crystal Barrow QA With Anna Runyan About Planning and Goal Setting How To Incorporate Personal Goals In Your Planner

How to Activate a High Performing Workforce Through Employee Engagement

How to Activate a High Performing Workforce Through Employee Engagement A person you may have been friends with your whole life but still might not be able to tell even the smallest details about you; which might have happened because of the lack of emotional connect and absence of interest.Similarly, if your employees are not passionate about the goals of your business, he might not prove to be a very productive resource for your organization. Such employees can be classified either as “not engaged” or “actively disengaged.”evalAn employee who is not engaged can be unproductive due to the lack of passion towards work and has a very little or no motivation to perform his duties with bare minimum effort.Such an employee cannot be a high performer and can only offer mediocre work whilst he is planning to quit the job. The more extreme of the two is an actively disengaged employee who practically hates his job, openly showcases his bad attitude towards work, does not show up on time or does not come to work at all, and has a quarrelsome disposition towards his coworkers.Such employees do not just waste their own time but also put others and their time and work in jeopardy. Employees reach such extreme stages because of the lack of employee engagement.Ideally, an “engaged” employee shall exhibit enthusiasm, commitment, and passion towards his work. He is satisfied with his role in the organization, has innovative ideas and solution, and is a consistently high performer.Whilst being a self-starter is a quality that can lead an employee towards self-engagement, but expecting your whole workforce to possess this quality is not practical. To have more engaged employees, you need to step in and change things around for better.To activate the spirit in them to perform, you need to re-engage them by taking stern measures to improve the work environment and work culture.This can start with the management by using positive ways to provide feedback instead of playing the blame game.evalReward talent and hard work and show that the ex tra mile that an employee went to add value to a task did not go unnoticed. Offering in-house training and mentoring opportunities for the employees to hone their existing skills or to acquire new ones can be very helpful.In this infographic from Mad Max Adventures to learn about ways in which you can engage your employees and activate a high performing staff to advance your business goals.