WorkLife Business News October 2026 Edition – Building a Culture of Belonging Through Purposeful Employee Rewards and Recognition

Building a high-performing organisation requires more than standard perks, it starts with creating an environment where employees feel a genuine sense of belonging.

In the latest edition of WorkLife Business News, we explore how leading organisations leverage purposeful rewards, manager-led recognition, and active listening to drive workplace culture and growth.

Inside the October Edition:

• Creating a Rewarding Culture at Flat Iron: Gina Knight, Head of People shares how shifting from generic perks to individual flexibility earned Flat Iron recognition as a 2026 Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
• Fixing the Manager Gap in Recognition: Emma James, Head of Employee Experience Solutions at WorkL outlines simple habits to turn frontline managers into recognition powerhouses and close the execution gap between survey data and real cultural change.
• WorkL for Business Insights: WorkL Founder Lord Mark Price breaks down how to effectively reward and recognise your workforce to boost retention and engagement.
• The Work Happier Series: Introducing our new series designed to guide employees on whether to stay, grow, pivot, or move in their careers.
• Upcoming Live Webinar: Join our exclusive session unpacking how to become a 2027 Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
• Inspiration & Industry Spotlights: Actionable insights and case studies from recent Best Places to Work winners, including Penta Consulting, Revolution Surgical, and Multiplier Brand Solutions.

Whether you want to refine your recognition strategy or strengthen employee connection, this issue offers practical frameworks to help you build a high-performing workplace.