FAQs

How can we ensure competitive pay amid inflation to keep our talent?

Market Research: Regularly benchmark salaries against competitors.
Adjust for Inflation: Consider cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).
Flexible Benefits: Offer non-salary benefits like bonuses and wellness programmes.
Transparent Pay: Make the pay structure clear to employees.
Retention: Provide career development and promotion opportunities.
Reward Systems: Use performance bonuses or profit-sharing.

This helps retain talent and keep pay competitive.

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Other questions we get asked about Engage

How can we ensure competitive pay amid inflation to keep our talent?

Market Research: Regularly benchmark salaries against competitors. Adjust for Inflation: Consider cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Flexible Benefits: Offer non-salary benefits like bonuses and wellness programmes. Transparent Pay: Make the pay structure clear to employees. Retention: Provide career development and promotion opportunities. Reward Systems: Use performance bonuses or profit-sharing. This helps retain talent and keep pay competitive.

How can I fill skills gaps with internal promotions?

Identify Gaps: Assess current skills and determine where gaps exist. Have a robust succession plan in place. Develop Talent: Offer training, mentoring, and development programmes to prepare employees for new roles. Encourage Career Growth: Create clear career progression paths to motivate employees to upskill. Internal Job Postings: Advertise openings internally to encourage existing employees to […]

How do we retain our best people?

Provide development plans, meaningful recognition, fair, consistent pay practices, and flexible working where possible. Exit and stay interviews reveal what to fix before people leave.

People don’t seem motivated or engaged. Any tips?

Share the “why”, involve teams in decisions, recognise effort, and improve manager capability. Small habits—thank-yous, visible progress, and autonomy—go a long way.

With High levels of absenteeism, linked to stress, how can I reduce its impact?

Identify Causes: Assess the root causes of stress, whether it’s workload, management style, or workplace culture, and address them. Offer Support: Provide access to mental health resources, such as Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), counselling, or stress management workshops. Promote Open Communication: Encourage employees to discuss stress-related issues early and provide a safe environment for feedback. […]

We have low employee morale. What can I do?

Improve Communication: Encourage open feedback and transparency. Recognise & Reward: Acknowledge achievements and contributions. Offer Growth Opportunities: Provide training, mentorship, and career progression. Enhance Work Environment: Foster a positive, inclusive culture. Support Work-Life Balance: Offer flexible work options where possible. Strengthen Leadership: Ensure managers motivate and support teams. For free managers guides and templates – Employee Engagement – Line Manager Guide (Engage section) 👉 – https://breathingspacehr.co.uk/how-to-hr/

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