Reward

NHS organisations provide some of the most comprehensive and attractive employment packages.

NHS organisations provide some of the most comprehensive and attractive employment packages available. Adopting a strategic approach to reward can help employers meet workforce challenges such as attraction, recruitment, retention and staff engagement.

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Reward and Recognition Network

The network brings together colleagues from across the NHS with an interest in reward and recognition to develop, share knowledge and experiences.

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Reward in the NHS

Find out all about reward in the NHS and access resources to support your organisation to meet workforce challenges and improve staff engagement.

4 July 2023

Reward resources

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Long-service awards for employee retention

How strategically recognising and rewarding staff with long-service awards can increase employee retention.

26 February 2024

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Employee recognition

Employee recognition refers to the ways an organisation shows its appreciation for their employees.

31 October 2022

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Benefit leaflet template

Help staff fully understand and appreciate the value of working for your organisation by promoting your full employment offer.

17 May 2022

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Partial retirement: a flexible retirement option

Read how flexible pension options, in particular partial retirement, help trusts support and retain experienced staff.

15 January 2026

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Total Reward Statements and resources to help you communicate reward

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Using technology to communicate your reward offer

These examples give you a snapshot of how some NHS organisations are using technology to make staff aware of their reward and benefits.

14 January 2021

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Total Reward Statements

Find out how you can use Total Reward Statements (TRS) in your organisation to help you communicate your reward benefits to staff.

29 September 2025

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Total reward statements poster

Use this poster to help you successfully roll our your Total Reward System (TRS) plan.

27 March 2019

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Stay informed about reward, pensions and pay

Sign up to the Reward in the NHS Bulletin.

Contact us

Reward

reward@nhsemployers.org

Contact the reward team.