Sammy Courtright February 15, 2021 What did your company do for Employee Appreciation day last year? For those of you who don’t remember, it was on March 6, 2020, and about 10 days before much of the country went into some sort of stay-in-place mode. Was it a happy hour? A company outing to a … Continue reading 3 Fun, Virtual Ways to Celebrate Your Employees on Employee Appreciation Day
Category Archives: Employee Recognition
5 Ways to Show Gratitude to Essential Workers During National Customer Service Week
Rhonda Basler September 30, 2020 Normally, the first full week in October provides a prime opportunity for companies across all industries to showcase their passion for customers and the employees who serve them. Punctuated by everything from in-house CEO talks to banquets to even picnics where families participate in a little friendly competition, National Customer … Continue reading 5 Ways to Show Gratitude to Essential Workers During National Customer Service Week
11 Tips for Selecting Employee Recognition Software
Kellie Wong August 27, 2020 Recognizing employees is an integral part of running your business. Dina Gerdeman, contributor for Harvard Business School, writes, “Companies with strong recognition programs enjoy increased productivity, lower job turnover, and greater returns on investment than other companies in the same industries.” In a large organization, managers and team members can’t … Continue reading 11 Tips for Selecting Employee Recognition Software
A Guide to Get Executive Buy-In for a Recognition Program
Kellie Wong August 17, 2020 So, you’ve done the research, and you, like so many other HR professionals, have come to understand the powerful link between employee engagement and recognition. Unfortunately, your company doesn’t have a formal recognition program in place. You know that introducing a new, comprehensive employee recognition and rewards program is crucial … Continue reading A Guide to Get Executive Buy-In for a Recognition Program
12 Inspiring Employee Recognition Award Ideas
Kellie Wong July 20, 2020 At the end of the fiscal year, it’s common for organizations to acknowledge staff members who’ve given 10, 15, or even 20 years to the company. Each employee usually receives the same plaque, handshake, and five-minute speech slot. Their years of service diminished to one anti-climatic moment. This scenario is … Continue reading 12 Inspiring Employee Recognition Award Ideas
The Recognition Program Mistake 64% of Organizations are Making
Caitlin Nobes — June 4, 2020 When it comes to your company’s recognition program, are you properly training your staff? Just one-third of organizations are training employees in how, when, and why to recognize their peers. That’s the finding of Achievers Workforce Institute’s 2020 State of Recognition report, released today. With few organizations training employees … Continue reading The Recognition Program Mistake 64% of Organizations are Making
18 Impactful Employee Recognition and Appreciation Ideas
Kellie Wong — May 20, 2020 Everyone likes to be recognized for their efforts. Think back to the last time someone expressed appreciation for your work — it stuck in your mind and meant something, didn’t it? But employee recognition is not just about making people feel good. It has a significant impact on key … Continue reading 18 Impactful Employee Recognition and Appreciation Ideas
Businesses Need to Focus On Employee Recognition, Especially Now
Beth Thornton — April 23, 2020 While the majority of the workforce continues to work at home, a major challenge for leaders in the foreseeable future is one of keeping their employees engaged, productive, and happy through this time of stress and unknown. This challenge, like many others, is one that falls very squarely on … Continue reading Businesses Need to Focus On Employee Recognition, Especially Now