employee engagement Archives - Procurement Cube https://procurementcube.org/tag/employee-engagement/ Passion for business Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:07:00 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://i0.wp.com/procurementcube.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cropped-ProCu-THICKER-All-Grey.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 employee engagement Archives - Procurement Cube https://procurementcube.org/tag/employee-engagement/ 32 32 193294611 Building Business Resilience: How Procurement Plays a Critical Role https://procurementcube.org/building-business-resilience-how-procurement-plays-a-critical-role/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=building-business-resilience-how-procurement-plays-a-critical-role Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:29:08 +0000 https://procurementcube.org/?p=2063 Right now, the focus is very much on business resilience. And for good reason. COVID-19 has disrupted long and complex supply chains and Just-In-Time systems like never before. So, what can Procurement do to help build this “new” element of competitive advantage called “business resilience”? In my view, there are two key areas where the […]

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]]> 2063 When New Technology Has Negative Implications for Employees https://procurementcube.org/when-new-technology-has-negative-implications-for-employees/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-new-technology-has-negative-implications-for-employees Fri, 29 Nov 2019 11:01:53 +0000 https://procurementcube.org/?p=1640 There’s no disputing the fact that technology is changing the way we live our lives – and run our businesses. When used in the right way, technology can provide significant boosts for businesses, aiding growth and reducing total costs across the business. But, what about the employees? Does technology always benefit them, and do all […]

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]]> 1640 3 Examples of Businesses Achieving Growth Through Corporate Social Responsibility https://procurementcube.org/3-examples-of-businesses-achieving-growth-through-corporate-social-responsibility/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3-examples-of-businesses-achieving-growth-through-corporate-social-responsibility Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:37:14 +0000 https://procurementcube.org/?p=1630 Businesses are increasingly prioritising their corporate social responsibility, with many implementing a range of policies that benefit their employees, their supply chains, their customers and the environment. While it is said that these kinds of initiatives are becoming necessary for businesses to compete and survive, it obviously benefits the wider population and is mostly being […]

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]]> 1630 Top 3 Tips on Buying Technology to Make Remote Working a Success https://procurementcube.org/top-3-tips-on-buying-technology-to-make-remote-working-a-success/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-3-tips-on-buying-technology-to-make-remote-working-a-success https://procurementcube.org/top-3-tips-on-buying-technology-to-make-remote-working-a-success/#comments Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:55:30 +0000 https://procurementcube.org/?p=1627 I have previously written about the benefits and pitfalls of enabling your workforce to work remotely and how to create a business environment conducive to remote working, but I wanted to hone in on one of the major things to get right in order to take advantage of this growing practice. And, that’s how to […]

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]]> https://procurementcube.org/top-3-tips-on-buying-technology-to-make-remote-working-a-success/feed/ 1 1627 How to Create a Business Environment Conducive to Remote Working https://procurementcube.org/how-to-create-a-business-environment-conducive-to-remote-working/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-create-a-business-environment-conducive-to-remote-working Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:31:57 +0000 https://procurementcube.org/?p=1608 Organisations are increasingly enabling their workforce to work remotely due to the host of benefits it brings to both the business and its employees. With some businesses even going so far as adopting a business model where they don’t have a centralised office and all employees work remotely. But, as with most things, while remote […]

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]]> 1608 Proof That Investing in Employees Is Good for the Bottom Line https://procurementcube.org/proof-that-investing-in-employees-is-good-for-the-bottom-line/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=proof-that-investing-in-employees-is-good-for-the-bottom-line Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:04:40 +0000 https://procurementcube.org/?p=1604 I’ve previously written about how approaching procurement with a sole focus on cost saving can end up costing you more money in the long run, but I wanted to elaborate on one particular point I raised within that article. And, that’s how investing in your employees can benefit your bottom line. It’s becoming widely recognised […]

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]]> 1604 How to Roll out a Translation Service Staff Will Want to Use https://procurementcube.org/how-to-roll-out-a-translation-service-staff-will-want-to-use/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-roll-out-a-translation-service-staff-will-want-to-use Thu, 15 Aug 2019 07:14:21 +0000 https://procurementcube.org/?p=1581 3rd of 3 articles: How to buy language translation services The first and second articles in this 3-part Translation Solutions mini-series covered spend analysis, stakeholder engagement, building a business case, creating a sourcing team, asking intelligent questions to select the right supplier and assessing quality. But how do you make sure the language translation agency […]

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]]> 1581 The Key to Successful Change Management https://procurementcube.org/the-key-to-successful-change-management/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-key-to-successful-change-management Tue, 23 Jul 2019 12:07:05 +0000 https://procurementcube.org/?p=1497 Organisations are at their most vulnerable during periods of change. There is always a risk when trying something new, and in business this risk can carry very high financial and reputational costs. But, that doesn’t mean businesses should avoid change. In fact, they need to embrace it. Change is a necessary thing for any business […]

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]]> 1497 The Benefits and Pitfalls of a Remote Working Team https://procurementcube.org/the-benefits-and-pitfalls-of-a-remote-working-team/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-benefits-and-pitfalls-of-a-remote-working-team Tue, 11 Jun 2019 11:46:52 +0000 https://procurementcube.org/?p=1437 There’s no doubt that remote working is the future. Research has found that, on the whole, people who work remotely are happier. Among millennials, 70% already spend their time working away from office, while 40% of 50 years or older are making the transition to a remote working lifestyle. When executed in the right way […]

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]]> 1437 When Saving Money Costs You More https://procurementcube.org/when-saving-money-costs-you-more/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-saving-money-costs-you-more Mon, 08 Apr 2019 21:03:56 +0000 https://procurementcube.org/?p=1283 Some people believe that a procurement strategy is simply a cost-saving gimmick: it analyses your business and sees where you can trim the fat to make a leaner and meaner organisation. But a good procurement strategy does a lot more than that. It isn’t always about cutting costs. There are many other ways Business Focused […]

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