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Building a Fulfilling Future for Our Team 💪 We prioritize fair compensation to ensure our team can support themselves and their loved ones. But it's more than just lifting and moving objects. Join us as we explore the value we bring beyond the ordinary. #FairCompensation #TeamSupport #FulfillingFuture #ValueBeyondOrdinary #BuildingSuccess #TeamworkMatters #ElevateYourCareer #FindYourPassion #ProfessionalGrowth #MakeADifference

We are proud to announce that Pi has been named in the prestigious ‘Sunday Times best places to work’. The ‘Spotlight Awards’ recognize unique qualities in this year’s Best Places to Work, highlighting organizations that excel in boosting staff happiness within specific areas and demographic groups. Pi is delighted to be highly commended for ‘best places to work for employees aged 55+’. The panel states: 'It’s as easy as pie for older staff to feel loyal to this London-based consultancy. The firm gives everyone the chance to become a shareholder after two years. There is flexible working and it scores 91 per cent engagement among the 25 survey respondents aged 55-plus, who represent more than half of the workforce of 49. After employees’ feedback, the company introduced a comprehensive medical cash plan and higher employer pension contributions Read more about the ‘Sunday Times best places to work’ and the ‘Spotlight Awards’ here: https://lnkd.in/geiJ5tQ9

Workplace fairness, transparency, and equitable outcomes for employees are three factors @Fair360 considers when deciding who makes their Top 50 Companies for Workplace Fairness list. And Allstate is back on it for the 14th year in a row! But what we’re really celebrating is that workplace fairness practices allow us to: 🚙 deliver on our commitments to our customers 🏡 improve communities 👏 create opportunities for our team 💰 provide economic value to our shareholders A fair business is a better business.

The art of recognition and appreciation is one of the most underutilized values in business. They are a gift that you can give to someone that provides positive feedback, increases morale and promotes well being and a healthy sense of identity. Calling out a person’s strength, skill set or contribution communicates that they have been seen for their efforts and the value they bring to your organization.  Read more on the blog... https://lnkd.in/gUrdxa74

🇺🇸 Wishing You a Happy Labor Day — Today and Every Day! 🇺🇸 Labor Day is a time to reflect, appreciate, and celebrate the contributions of all workers who keep our communities, businesses, and dreams alive. But it doesn’t stop here — let’s make this spirit of gratitude and respect a daily commitment. 🌟 THE WORKPLACE WE DESERVE EVERY DAY 🌟 → A culture where every individual feels valued for who they are and what they bring to the table, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. → An environment built on empathy, where genuine human connections are nurtured and everyone’s well-being is prioritized. → A daily practice of fairness, kindness, and support, where growth and collaboration are part of our shared journey. Today, let’s extend our heartfelt wishes of appreciation to all workers. But let’s also pledge to carry forward the essence of Labor Day beyond today — creating workplaces that are not just productive but also full of respect, care, and positivity. May every day be an opportunity to uplift each other, to work with integrity, and to recognize the dignity of every role. When we value people, we build stronger, happier, and more innovative communities. 🤝 Wishing everyone a meaningful Labor Day, filled with respect, gratitude, and a vision for a better tomorrow where we celebrate the spirit of work and collaboration each day. 🌿 If you’re inspired to make a difference every day. Let’s celebrate together — today and into the future! 🌻

As part of their refreshed Fair Work Action Plan, The Scottish Government want to find out about the resources that organisations need to build productive, fair, and inclusive workplaces. Please help to inform their resources by completing this anonymous survey before the deadline of Sunday 26 May. Tell the Scottish Government about... - the information you need about Fair Work. - the resources you need to implement Fair Work practices. - the challenges you face in implementing Fair Work practices. Survey link: https://ow.ly/NUh950RyjPf   #FairWork #CIPDScotPolicy

Celebrating Labor Day: A Tribute to Dedication and Hard Work As we take a moment this Labor Day to recognize the contributions of workers across all industries, let’s honor the dedication, perseverance, and hard work that drive our communities forward. Today, we celebrate not just a day off, but the spirit of resilience and commitment that every worker embodies. For leaders, this is also an opportunity to show appreciation for your team’s efforts. Here are a few ways to celebrate and uplift your staff: 1. Acknowledge Achievements: Publicly recognize individual and team accomplishments. A simple “thank you” or shout-out can go a long way in boosting morale. 2. Personalized Notes: Take the time to write personalized notes of appreciation. Highlight specific contributions that have made a difference. 3. Flexible Hours or Extra Time Off: If possible, offer flexible hours or an extra day off as a token of appreciation for their hard work. 4. Team Outings or Virtual Gatherings: Organize a team lunch, coffee break, or virtual hangout to foster connection and celebrate together. 5. Professional Development Opportunities: Invest in your team’s growth by offering opportunities for learning and development. It’s a great way to show that you value their future. Let’s continue to support each other, push for progress, and appreciate the efforts that make a difference every day. Wishing everyone a restful and well-deserved Labor Day!

Today is Labor Day! It is essential to pause and recognize the work we do, the efforts we put in, and the progress we make. Often, we are so focused on the next goal, the next task, or the next challenge that we forget to celebrate the victories, big or small, along the way. But what’s the point of all that hard work if we don’t take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate it? Labor Day was created as a day to honor the contributions and achievements of workers. It’s a reminder that the sweat, time, and dedication we pour into our work are not just tasks to check off a list—they’re building blocks of progress, success, and personal growth. If we fail to celebrate these efforts, we risk letting them slip away unnoticed, like sand through our fingers. Celebration isn’t just about the grand gestures; it’s about recognizing the daily grind, the persistence, and the resilience that keep us moving forward. When we take time to celebrate our efforts, we reinforce our motivation, boost our morale, and cultivate a deeper connection to our work. It’s a way of saying, “Yes, this was worth it,” and that recognition fuels our drive to keep going. So as you celebrate Labor Day I encourage you to reflect on the work you’ve done this year. Celebrate the milestones you’ve hit, the challenges you’ve overcome, and the lessons you’ve learned. This day is a reminder that our efforts matter, and when we take the time to recognize them, we ensure that our hard work is never wasted. #laborday #celebratethewins #enjoythejourney

HR, the heart of the organization

The Fair Work Commission has made orders requiring an employer to implement a flexible work arrangement (FWA) request that would allow one of its employees to work from home. These are the first orders that have been made by the Commission that have required an employer to implement a FWA following the new arbitration powers being inserted into the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) on 6 June 2023. Deputy President Lake ordered that for a three month period FedEx must allow one of its employees to work from home for three out of his four work days. The FWA was made on the basis of the employees’ caring responsibilities for his wife and child, which DP Lake found constituted a valid jurisdictional basis to make a FWA. Interestingly, the employee in this case refused each of the alternative FWA offers that had been made to him by FedEx throughout the FWA request and conciliation process that did not allow him to work fully from home. He also refused to discuss the FWA request with his manager and requested that all communications be provided to him in writing. The Commission further found that the employee had a lower output than his colleagues and that his performance could improve through in-person office attendance. While acknowledging the benefits of in-person office attendance, such as the positive aspects of employee interaction and collaboration on performance improvement, DP Lake rejected FedEx’s argument that it had reasonable business grounds to refuse the employee’s FWA request. FedEx had contended that allowing the employee to work from home on a full-time basis would result in a “significant loss in efficiency or productivity”. DP Lake found that if FedEx (or any employer) wanted to rely on this ground to refuse a FWA request that this claim would need to be substantiated and that “[g]eneric and blanket HR answers are not sufficient alone to establish a reasonable business ground for refusing a request”. The Commission’s decision in this regard provides useful guidance for employers when considering an employee’s FWA request and confirms that detailed evidence should be provided to support any refusal of a FWA request on the reasonable business ground exception. A copy of the decision is available here: https://lnkd.in/gFvf7qPF