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How often do you hear managers or leaders say: “We need a new system to manage recognition of employees” or “We need to be rewarding people for their work.” In many organizations, reward and recognition programs are still in their infancy; managers and leaders realize their importance, but often they…
Are you still asking employees “Where do you see yourself in five years?” when they come to an interview? Are you disgruntled when their response suggests they may leave your company for new pastures? There’s no doubt that the way people work has changed due partly to the prevailing attitudes…
“The relationships leaders forge with employees is the cornerstone of leadership.” Journal of Applied Psychology The idea that leaders impact employees is nothing new. Leadership has gained much attention over the last few years with the aim of creating purposeful, efficient workplaces that tailor to the needs of employees both…
How critical is employee communication? Consider this: companies on the low end of the employee engagement band are also the ones who put little to no effort into it. Internal communication initiatives are vital tools for building and sustaining a culture of trust and transparency. It’s what bonds everyone —…
With Halloween just around the corner it’s time to take stock in what’s really scary. Ghosts and goblins? Not so much. Actively disengaged employees on the other hand? Yikes! When we talk about employee engagement, we usually focus on the positive side of the scenario: increased productivity, reduced attrition and…
Some organizations think of employee engagement from the bottom up. They survey their workers, assess results and track data points. While all of that is a good way to measure the commitment of your workforce, it’s not the best way to manage it. I used the word “manage” here for…
As a new NFL season kicks off I am reminded that football is not the only “contact” sport in play these days. The employee recognition game can also be won (or lost) based on your contact strategy. Employees value being recognized and appreciated more than anything else. The most engaged…
Speed, performance, agility — the three go hand-in-hand. The best businesses are well aware that their customers hold them to two standards, to be fast and to be good. The smartest companies have also learned that being both requires an organization that is flexible, accommodating and agile. Agility is more…
Welcome back to work! I hope you had a relaxing and fun-filled Labor Day weekend. The idea of paying tribute to the contributions and achievements of our workers is not new. In fact, it became a federal holiday way back in 1894. As a society we realized early that the…
For reward and recognition program planners, responsive web design (RWD), an approach that provides both optimal viewing and interaction with any mobile device is not just a prudent option, it’s really the only responsible choice you can make. Here are a couple of reasons why: 1. Because mobile usage is…
