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Corporate Christmas Gifting: Your Guide to Planning Christmas 2026 Early
Believe it or not, many businesses are already starting to think about their corporate Christmas gifting plans for 2026. Whether it’s rewarding hardworking employees, thanking loyal clients, or running festive customer promotions, planning ahead means less stress, more choice, and a smoother festive season when December eventually rolls around.
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Virgin Incentives appoints new Chief Commercial Officer
Virgin Experience Days, the UK’s leading provider of experience gifts, has announced the appointment of Gillian Geraghty as Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing the commercial strategy…
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Family Friendly Employee Rewards: Amy Talks About Her Merlin Gift Card Experience
When it comes to recognising your employees, it’s no longer just about the reward itself, it’s about the impact it creates. More and more businesses…
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AI Anxiety in the Workplace: How Employers Can Support and Reassure Their Teams
Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of everyday working life. From automated meeting notes to intelligent data analysis, many businesses are integrating AI tools to…
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How Can HR Support Employee Financial Stress?
Employee financial stress is no longer something that sits quietly outside of work. In 2026, it’s one of the biggest drivers of disengagement, burnout and…
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Recognition Re-ignited: How to Get Your Reward and Recognition Strategy Right
A strategic reward and recognition strategy is one of the most powerful levers you can use to strengthen engagement and reinforce culture, especially in today’s…
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Valentine’s Day at Work: Love Your Employees
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about heart-shaped chocolates and romantic dinners anymore. In recent years, Valentine’s Day at work has become a brilliant opportunity for businesses…
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What an Effective Employee Loyalty Reward Scheme Should Look Like
Employee loyalty looks very different today than it did even five years ago. With shifting expectations, hybrid working, and a new generation entering the workforce,…
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January Blues: Why Your Employee Wellbeing Strategy Matters More Than Ever
January can be a tough month for many of us. The festive buzz has faded, the days are still short and dark, inboxes are full,…
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Employee Retention in 2026: What does it look like?
Employee retention in 2026 is no longer about simply keeping people from leaving, it’s about giving them compelling reasons to stay, grow and feel genuinely…
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How Should Your Employee Benefits Scheme Look in 2026?
The way we work has changed dramatically over the past few years, and employee expectations have changed right alongside it. As we look ahead, one…
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An Introvert’s Guide to the Work Christmas Party
It’s that time of year again, the lights are twinkling, the tinsel is up, and invites to the work Christmas party are landing in inboxes…
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8 Tips for Meaningful End of Year Recognition
As the festive season approaches, many HR teams and people managers start thinking about how to wrap up the year in a memorable way and…
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