A question we receive frequently is, "when should employee recognition be made public and when should it be kept more personal or private?" We're here to help! Making the decision between private recognition and public recognition can be a challenging…
Author: Luke Freeman, Purpose and Performance Group Recognition for outstanding performance has been part of human society through history. Ancient Egyptians received the “Golden Fly of Valor” for bravery, and all modern militaries award medals and other honors for exemplary…
With National Employee Appreciation Day happening soon, showing employees they're valued is top of mind. The employee experience isn’t just about milestone service awards and annual performance reviews – it is about making sure your employees feel valued, appreciated,…
Well-thought-out gifts are meaningful and leave a long-lasting impression. The same is true when giving recognition. What makes recognition meaningful is the symbol behind it. What will the award represent? What kind of story should it tell? These are all…
Ernst and Young report that 75% of managers say that managing a multi-generational workforce is a challenge. Managers find formulating messages that are relevant to every generation to be a difficult task. Since every generation has a unique DNA. How…
The start of a new year brings new resolutions. While your team may already be motivated to reach new health and wellness goals, finally start reading again, or dedicate some time to their art, why not bring that motivation…
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…