Alternatives to financial motivation

Managing reward is difficult enough at the best of times in the public sector. How is it best done during challenging times?  

• Alternatives to financial motivation HR faces a difficult balancing act in the public sector. The recession is putting increased pressure on services, so the need for a well-led, motivated workforce is at a premium. 

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Case study: Total reward at Kent County Council Kent County Council has developed a total reward strategy, and is planning to introduce online total reward statements to ensure its employees understand the value of their employment package. 

Benefits and allowances 2009: survey overview IRS provides an overview of the findings of our survey of benefits and allowances packages in 288 organisations, covering childcare vouchers, flexible benefits, voluntary benefits and salary-sacrifice benefits. 

Different rewards for new recruits risks staff rift Closing final salary pension schemes to new starters and offering them different rewards to save costs risks causing a divide between new and existing staff who believe the changed deal is more appealing, employers have been warned.