Tag: recognition

November 2, 2022

This summer, Zaid Khan’s Tik Tok video about quiet quitting launched a viral debate about what the term means – and whether it is a good or bad idea. From Khan’s perspective, “You’re still performing your duties but you’re no […]

October 10, 2022

October 10th is International Mental Health Day. As social media draws attention to quiet quitting, burnout, and the importance of mental health, workplaces need to prioritize their employees’ wellbeing. When employees are recognized at work, they are up to 10 […]

August 29, 2022

I can’t quite get Bobby McFerrin’s 1988 song out of my head (by the way, I added the question mark for reasons I will get to in a minute) since reading a May 12, 2022, article in the Wall Street […]

February 26, 2021

Whether it’s work schedules or health benefits, employees prefer to have options rather than a blanket approach imposed by their employer. The same is true with employee achievement rewards, which recognize employees for their successes—and by doing so, help to […]

June 28, 2019

Companies implement policies to define the rules of an organization and shape future decisions with a thought-out framework. They help employees make day-to-day decisions that lead to overall cohesion and success. These policies guide many aspects of running a business, […]

March 1, 2019

Many employers celebrate holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Halloween with office parties and offer workplace feasts and a chance to socialize with coworkers as a way to show they appreciate their employees. Ironically, there’s a holiday designed specifically for […]

February 27, 2019

What manager wouldn’t love to walk into the office each morning to a group of smiling, eager employees, ready to take on the day? But the reality is … that just doesn’t happen. Distracted and disengaged Study after study shows […]

February 13, 2019

Benefits play a pivotal role these days, and pros know how tough it is to keep good people, so many employers are upping their game when it comes to offering their employees a comprehensive benefits package. They’re being strategic about […]

March 1, 2018

Employee Appreciation Day was created in 1995 by Dr. Bob Nelson as a way for companies to encourage conversation about daily recognition, not just an annual occasion for HR to provide doughnuts for the team. Employee Appreciation Day falls on […]

December 21, 2017

Engagement isn’t just a warm and fuzzy buzzword—it represents a real connection between an employee and the organization, and has tangible results in increased productivity, more passion for work, lower employee turnover and higher profitability. Employee engagement doesn’t just happen—it […]

September 7, 2017

The vast majority of HR pros agree that a solid onboarding program that keeps employees engaged is essential to the success of new hires but, for most employers, a crucial piece is missing from their onboarding process. That piece: recognition. […]