One statement sure to raise my ire when discussing the Power of Thanks in the workplace is: “They get paid to do their job. That’s recognition enough.” … Read more
Employee Retention: It’s Really a Workplace “Stickiness” Problem
“People just don’t stick around like they used to.” How often have you heard that phrase in terms of employee retention goals, usually coupled with … Read more
Here’s Why Peer Relationships Are Everything In The Workplace
Employees with more friends at work are more engaged, according to the Fall 2014 MoodTracker Report released by Globoforce. Only 28 percent of employees … Read more
What’s More Important to Employees? Base Pay or Recognition?
What’s more to employees important: Base pay, or being appreciated for their work? A recent survey released by Boston Consulting Group polled more than … Read more
Why Your Employees Are Leaving (and How You Can Win Them Back)
Employee turnover is a fact of life. And as it turns out, not even the most in-demand employers are immune. Earlier this year, rumors were circulating that … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Employee Appreciation? It’s Not As Good as You Might Think
Here’s a sobering statistic to ponder on Employee Appreciation Day: Nearly half (47 percent) of employees recently surveyed say they either … Read more
Creating an Attitude of Gratitude in Your Organization Every Day
No matter what role an employee plays within your organization – answering the phones, closing sales deals or managing a large team – there is one … Read more
What Legacy Will YOU Leave With Your Organization?
Someday, you will leave your current organization. You may retire. You may move. You may choose to continue your career elsewhere. Regardless of the reason … Read more
Public Service Announcement: Please Ignore This Advice from SHRM
I think the SHRM weekly email distribution list may have been hacked because that’s that only acceptable explanation for what I found in my email box this … Read more
When It Comes to Recognition, Companies Stick With the Tried and True
Recognition programs are vital tools in an organization’s total rewards strategy, but beyond the knowledge that “recognizing employees is a good thing to … Read more