Guest Post by Jessica Miller-Merrell, Founder, Workology Managers have the most influence on the engagement and productivity levels within an organization. A Gallup poll of more one million employed U.S. workers reports that the number one reason people quit their…
The Boston University Alumni Association states at least 10,000 baby boomers retire in the U.S. every day. These numbers continue to grow and that leaves employers seeking to find the best strategies to transition these workers into retirement. After someone…
Effective employee recognition programs are tied to an increase in employee retention and employee engagement. In fact, Towers Watson's Global Recognition study stated that praise can have the same impact on job satisfaction as being awarded a pay raise. There’s…
Think for a minute how employee recognition has evolved over the past few years. In the very early days, your paycheck was considered your recognition. Then companies started lapel pin programs for tenure milestones, which then evolved into a choice…
Employee Appreciation Employee Appreciation Day is just around the corner. Aside from having happier employees, research shows that there are many benefits of regular employee recognition including less turnover, higher customer satisfaction and an increase in the overall employee experience…
According to a SHRM survey 90% of employees decide on whether they will stay or go within the first six months. Making sure new employees feel welcome and connected from the start can make a big difference for employee retention.…
Written By: Recognition Consultant Carl Bonura Overall, research has shown that people respond more positively to and are more motivated by tangible gifts than cash bonuses or gift cards (Gift Cards are Cash Equivalent). You receive a greater impact for less…