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Cord Himelstein

Cord Himelstein has helped HALO Recognition become one of the leading providers of employee rewards, recognition and incentive solutions. Since 2007, he has been responsible for leading the company’s strategic marketing initiatives and communications efforts. Cord works closely with customers to help them develop measurable workforce recognition strategies and create memorable experiences for their employees.

Cord is also a recognized thought leader in the human resources community, and is a regular contributor to the company's corporate blog, where his articles have enjoyed national exposure through major HR publications including SHRM, Workspan, TLNT, Smartbrief, and Entrepreneur. Prior to joining HALO Recognition, Cord worked in the entertainment industry for more than 15 years, where he held senior positions with Elektra Entertainment and EMI Music Group.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cord-himelstein-970b375

Study Finds Dynamic Rewards Trending and Non-Cash Awards are More Appreciated

Cord HimelsteinJune 17, 2019

Employee recognition and rewards have come a long way even in just the last 10 years. In a new Voice of the Market study by the Incentive Research … Read more

3 Tips for Maintaining Morale If You’re Changing Benefits Again

Cord HimelsteinOctober 8, 2018

It’s open enrollment season again, and if your benefits are changing considerably, it could cause an engagement dip! A Towers Watson benefits study found – … Read more

Engagement Will Improve If Your Managers Are Genuinely Human

Cord HimelsteinJuly 9, 2018

Employees need genuine connections with coworkers and the organization to be engaged. Study after study will tell you it’s all about treating them like … Read more

Keep Your Rock Stars Without Busting the Budget

Cord HimelsteinMay 18, 2018

Here’s a thought bubble: Say you have a “rock star” employee, highly satisfied with his/her job, who came in young and hungry, growing into a superstar … Read more

Give ‘Thank You’ and ‘I Know’ a Rest

Cord HimelsteinFebruary 7, 2018

I did a piece a while back on how “thank you” can wear out its welcome in the workplace, and come off as insincere if overused. The law of diminishing … Read more

Employee Recognition Awards Remain Tax Exempt – So Long As You Give ‘Stuff’

Cord HimelsteinJanuary 24, 2018

2018 will mark a year of tax reform, as the current administration’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 goes into effect. The question of whether employee … Read more

Don’t Forget to Recognize the Vets In Your Workplace

Cord HimelsteinNovember 9, 2017

Of the 4.2 million veterans in America who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces since September 2001, the Bureau of Labor Statistics most … Read more

We Should All Celebrate a Touchdown

Cord HimelsteinNovember 3, 2017

At one time in the NFL, excessive touchdown celebrations on the field were frowned upon by the league and penalized as unsportsmanlike conduct. Nonetheless … Read more

Use This Checklist to Onboard Your Remote Workers

Cord HimelsteinSeptember 8, 2017

It can be easy to think of telework as a silver bullet for engagement – what’s more appealing to an employee than rolling out of bed and walking across the … Read more

3 Ways to Make Your Recruiting Efforts Stand Out

Cord HimelsteinAugust 25, 2017

The US labor market is tightening. Job openings are at a record high, and there is uncertainty over whether there will be enough skilled workers to fill … Read more