Above and beyond – that’s a common theme for what types of employee contributions should be recognized. And it’s a good theme. This is so important to some … Read more
Are You Ready For “The Year of the Retention Challenge?”
I love my job. Every day, I get to help people find ways to make their work environments and culture more appreciative, grateful and purpose-driven. That’s … Read more
If You Can’t Be Sincere, You Shouldn’t Recognize Someone at All
When we consult on social recognition, a common (and important) question is, “Yes, I understand and agree with the value and importance of recognition, … Read more
Motivating Employees Takes Culture, Peer Recognition, Going the Extra Mile
Editor’s Note: It’s a TLNT holiday tradition to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 17. Our regular content will return on Jan. 5, … Read more
Work Friendships: They Improve Productivity and Job Satisfaction
Following on my post yesterday (What Do Workers Everywhere Want Most? To Be Valued and Appreciated) about global employee research showing that … Read more
What Do Workers Everywhere Want Most? To Be Valued and Appreciated
“They are different in [insert country other than your own.] They want different things than we do.” How true do you believe that statement to be? Do you … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: Workplace Recognition = Better Employee Retention
As I’ve written here before, all of us are trained from childhood to be recognition-addicts (and we still are because we’re really those same little kids … Read more
The Platinum Rule of Recognition: It’s All About Them – Not You!
The Golden Rule – “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” – is a good philosophical approach to life. But it doesn’t fully apply to employee … Read more
What’s a Lapel Pin? A Recognition Award That Millennials Just Don’t Get
I had coffee with a group of friends last Sunday morning. One friend is a 25-year-old who works at one of the well-known Silicon Valley high tech … Read more
Engagement Matters, But It Is REALLY Critical in Health Care
Employee engagement is critical to customer satisfaction. This has been proven by study after study. And engagement is critical in any industry from retail … Read more