Who gets recognized in your organization? Just the superstars – the top 10 percent high performers? Or do you acknowledge those who grind out the work day … Read more
4 Things to Remember When You Praise and Recognize Employees
On a daily basis, I track several dozen news and online sources for employee recognition, engagement, motivation and the like. I’ve read more dry and … Read more
A Culture of Recognition: It Will Rub Off on Everyone on Your Organization
Bob Sutton, professor of management science and engineering at Stanford University and author of Good Boss, Bad Boss and The No Asshole Rule (among … Read more
Why You Need to Find Your Talent Before You Accidentally Let Them Go
The U.S. sports world has been abuzz with “Linsanity” – hype about the excellent performance of Jeremy Lin, an NBA basketball player who came off the bench … Read more
Top 3 Trends in Employee Recognition You Need to Know
New Year. New you. New problems? No thanks. Well, that fresh attitude may have sufficed for the dawn of 2012. But now that we’re a little bit deeper into … Read more
The 10 Big Myths of Employee Rewards and Recognition
I’m honored to have an article included in the December issue of Canadian HR Reporter in which I debunk 10 recognition and reward myths. Employee … Read more
Following in Japan’s Footsteps: How a Lost Decade Could Impact Employers
Amid the chaos and clamour of the banking crisis, the recession and the ongoing Eurozone crisis, one troubling question is being asked – is the West about … Read more
The Two Biggest Reasons Google Tops the Best Companies to Work For List
Bob Sutton, Stanford University professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and Good Boss, Bad Boss, is on the top of my list of must-read blogs and books. … Read more
Yes, Culture & Recognition Matters to Workers — Everywhere in the World
I hear time and again that “it’s different over there.” Or,“They do things differently. They don’t have the same expectations our employees here have.” I … Read more
Is the Balance of Power Starting to Shift to Employees?
Even if burnt-out employees aren’t ready to quit, they certainly are not delivering top-level performance any more. Since the recession began in earnest, … Read more