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2017 Trends in Global Employee Engagement report

With political change, populist movements and technological disruption forming some of the global themes of 2016, has there been a resulting impact on employee engagement? Using global data from over 1,000 organisations, this report assesses the drivers which impacted employee engagement in 2016 and identifies key opportunities to help organisations create a culture of engagement.

Release Date : 01 Jan 17
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Global

Getting executive incentives right

In this white paper, we highlight some of the common problems with executive short-term and long-term incentive plans and outline a more effective approach than the current mainstream offering.

 

Release Date : 01 Dec 16
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Australia

Disrupting the salesforce: What HR needs to know

The role of the salesforce is changing as a result of rapid advances in our increasingly global and technology-driven marketplace. Evolving business models can create new opportunities ­– but it can also create challenges around how you organise, optimise and motivate your sales team. This white paper discusses what some of the new challenges impacting the salesforce are and how organisations are responding.

Release Date : 01 Dec 16
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Australia

Actively disengaged and staying: Dealing with ‘prisoners’ in the workplace

This white paper examines ‘Workplace Prisoners’, a subset of employees that are actively disengaged and unmotivated – yet despite this, they intend to stay at their organisation. With this small but influential segment impacting an organisation’s ability to motivate staff, achieve goals and create a culture of engagement, how can you recognise the signs and are there strategies which can be implemented? Using real client examples, we investigate the causes and characteristics of Workplace Prisoners and provide actionable strategies to help performance manage and eliminate these problems.

Release Date : 01 Oct 16
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Global

Engaging and retaining top performers

Although top performers typically have high levels of motivation and loyalty towards their organisation, are there factors which may result in the voluntary turnover of this group? Using data drawn from Aon’s Global Employee Engagement database, this white paper examines the drivers which engage high performers and helps influence them to stay. It also identifies aspects of the work environment which may contribute to their attrition, and provides strategies to help motivate and retain this critical segment of your workforce.

Release Date : 01 Aug 16
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Global

A scientific approach to remuneration benchmarking

With many organisations using remuneration benchmarking to determine employee pay levels and structures, the importance of reliable data is paramount. But limited survey data can make it difficult to develop adequate sample sizes, and traditionally there have been few (if any) scientific principles which can be applied to the process of developing an ideal sample size. This white paper outlines a new approach for transforming benchmarking methodology and processes, through the application of advanced data-mining techniques and a more scientific approach.

Release Date : 01 Aug 16
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Australia

Flexible work and superannuation

Flexibility in the Australian workplace – including part-time work and broken service – is pleasingly on the increase. However, with this increasing flexibility, it is critical to look at the impact on superannuation balances and how this can impact the retirement plans of our working population. This white paper looks at the trends in flexible working, the true cost of flexible work and what plans can be implemented at all levels to ensure a comfortable retirement.

Release Date : 01 Jun 16
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Australia

Executive reward mix profiles – what do they really mean?

Executive reward mix profiles are often indicative that the executive’s incentive pay is worth more than their fixed pay. However, this type of interpretation is misleading. This white paper shares frameworks for modelling and communicating realistic executive reward mix profiles.

Release Date : 01 Apr 16
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Australia

Cultivating high-potential talent in five practical steps

Organisations that successfully identify and retain their key talent are rewarded by consistently outperforming their key financial metrics. Most companies have a high-potential strategy in place, but not all believe that they have been successful at executing on their strategy. This report provides you with five practical steps to turn high-potentials into a successful story in your organisation.

Release Date : 01 Apr 16
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Pacific

Australian Equities – A need to be patient

Australian equity market prospects are still underwhelming near-term. However, conditions are not unequivocally negative so if positions are underweight or light, it makes sense to consider increasing allocations. Entry points this year look worth considering and we are more optimistic from 2017 onwards.

Release Date : 01 Feb 16
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Australia