It must be nearing annual performance review season, because my reader is filling up with news articles and blog posts on the topic – all of them … Read more
If You’re Not Into Mobile and Social Recognition, You May Missing Out
Last week I had the honor and pleasure of presenting at the HR Directors Business Summit in Birmingham, England. I’ve been involved with this summit in … Read more
Employee Appreciation: The Priceless Impact on Workplace Reputation
As children, many of us are taught that “please” and “thank you” are invaluable words. But as employers, we often forget that remembering to say “thank … Read more
Do Your Top Performers Know How Good They Really Are?
Those in HR likely know the research that poor performers don’t actually know they are poor performers. They think they are better than they are. … Read more
Cash Is King? Not When It Comes to Employee Engagement
The misconception of cash as the ultimate motivational tool can create a problem with reward and recognition programs whose purpose is to increase employee … Read more
More Proof That Positive Feedback is the Best Employee Motivator
A common question I hear in workshops and meetings is, “Doesn’t too much recognition make it become routine and expected?” I’ve written before about … Read more
7 Employee Appreciation Resolutions to Consider For 2014
While you’re thinking about your personal resolutions, why not consider how you could transform your company with more appreciative actions in the New … Read more
Yes, This Is The Week We Need to Recognize Cold Weather Workers
Remember when your Nana told you “Don’t go outside without a jacket on, you’ll catch your death?” Well, I’m here to tell you Nana was right. Winter Storm … Read more
Employee Recognition: It’s the Gift That Just Keeps on Giving
Employee recognition is an important form of positive feedback (who doesn’t love being recognized for their efforts after all?!) and a 2013 study by … Read more
My Holiday Wish: Practice Thanksgiving at Work, Every Single Day
By Howard Mavity Although Americans have celebrated some sort of Thanksgiving since 1661, Abraham Lincoln established Thanksgiving as a national holiday by … Read more