Posts by: Jim Baker

work life balance

Is Work Life Balance More than Just a Break?

 A shift in perspective can alter your whole perception. Many people make major changes in their lives resulting from discussions they...

Total reward

Why Should You Create a Total Reward Culture?

What motivates employees? What managers discover is that while employee rewards should be effective in theory, in practice they fall short....

employee autonomy

What is the Value in Giving Employees Greater Autonomy?

UK employees would like greater autonomy, according to a 2017 survey: A third of those surveyed said they wished that management trusted...

stress in the workplace

Can Women Beat Stress in the Workplace?

The CIPD commented on recent research which suggests that women are having to tolerate high levels of stress in the workplace. The...

company car

Why Can Company Car Confusion Prove Costly?

For employees, the company car can at first seem like a perk, but there are potential downsides. The employer may impose limits on use, to...