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…
What's trending in employee recognition Check out the infographic below for a quick glance at where employee recognition programs are headed. We pulled some of the most interesting stats from a recent study in hopes they'll help as a resource…
We will start off by saying we’re so thankful to be a part of such an amazing community of HR leaders. Our online and offline community is chock-full of talented and encouraging people. Because we are a recognition company we…
Investing in the professional development of your employees is a win-win. Your team wants to know that you care about them as an individual. One of the ways you can show them is to support them in their career goals.…
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…
Recently, there was a costly and dangerous data mistake made by Equifax where several Americans have been left vulnerable to exposure of their personal information. HR technology makes our lives as HR practitioners easier & allow us to be…
How long has it been since you’ve assessed how your recognition program is doing? Whether it was last quarter or last year, the fact of the matter is every recognition program needs a refresh to make sure it stays as…
Many HR managers struggle to find a recognition strategy that will fit their organization’s needs. Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) Florida’s leading community-owned facility was one of these companies. The Challenge Because half of their employees were in the office in…