I was thinking recently about how simplicity can be applied to improving the human experience at work. The idea grew from Josh Bersin’s report on creating … Read more

I was thinking recently about how simplicity can be applied to improving the human experience at work. The idea grew from Josh Bersin’s report on creating … Read more
A couple of days ago, I wrote about some recent research on the negative impact that corporate award programs can have on firm productivity. Most of my … Read more
One of the challenges of implementing a social recognition solution is developing employees’ capacity and comfort around peer-to-peer aspects. That’s … Read more
An increasing number of employees come to work each day with very different sets of cultural norms and beliefs than their colleagues and managers. By … Read more
Whether or not incentive programs are effective has been a long standing question, spanning multiple academic disciplines. Some point to studies … Read more
By now, most of you are probably aware of Employee Appreciation Day, which falls on the first Friday in March — in other words, tomorrow. The intent … Read more
January and February mark the “Awards Season” for the entertainment industry, and we are close to wrapping it up with the 88th Annual Academy Awards in … Read more
Imagine for a moment that your own company’s culture is run like a professional sports team. Performers are highly rewarded for their contributions. … Read more
I came across a recent New York Times Corner Office column with Walt Bettinger. He is the CEO of the Charles Schwab Corporation, and shared a powerful … Read more
There is quite the interesting debate shaping up among researchers looking into the motivational potential of recognition. The specific question under … Read more