Category Archives: Recognition and Reward
Recognition Is Essential, Now More Than Ever
| Jun162020Lori McKnight a Forbes Council Member writes for Forbes that encouraging recognition is not just for those employees in the office. The the spread of COVID-19 most Americans just how important employees like cashiers, restaurant staff, delivery drivers and many other service workers are. They are essential to holding up our society and deserve our recognition. We couldn’t put it better, Lori says “These amazing people are stepping up. They likely have the same fears we do, but they still get up each day and return to work so that we have access to what we need. They deserve our
Read more...5 Ways Leaders Rock Employee Recognition
| Jun092020Employee Recognition, could it be possible that your company is doing it wrong? Every individual is unique, so having a recognition system that rewards uniqueness may be hindering the effort. Forbes Contributor Meghan M. Biro argues that the system needs to reflect time and consideration and not just going through the motions of recognizing an employee. Often time, a failing recognition system can be worse than a bad manager. READ MORE.
Read more...Memorial Day
| May192020As Memorial Day approaches, I think of how many see the holiday as the unofficial beginning of summer over a 3-day weekend. If truth be told, at one time, I too saw it as the beginning of warm weather, outdoor grilling and the openings of swimming pools. But after serving in the United States Navy, I began to see Memorial Day as so much more now than I did in my youth. I understand more than ever now that it’s a time to remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our great country. The first military hero
Read more...Budget for Appreciation
| Mar022020It seems we budget for everything. Yet we rarely seem to budget for appreciation when, in fact, showing appreciation is one of the biggest things we can do to get people fired up, keep them more positive and celebrate the successes we have. As an employee retention speaker and employee retention author, I run across very few organizations that specifically put money aside for personal recognition or for recognition of group successes. This leaves things to chance and when things are left to chance the likelihood that they will be done is slim. I advocate setting aside money that can
Read more...Employee Appreciation – 8 Ways to Appreciate Them
| Jan282020Every year, Employee Appreciation Day is celebrated on the first Friday in March, but you don’t have to limit the recognition to one day! Employee appreciation is not just a one time a year reminder to recognize your employees. You work with the best team and they work hard for you. It is important to recognize employees for a job well done all year. Here are just 8 easy ways to appreciate your employees and make a huge impact on them. Shop Now for Appreciation Gifts!
Read more...Case study: How FOREFRONT International leverages rewards to keep attrition below 20%
| Jan132020When asked about rewards versus recognition for employee engagement and motivation, most HR leaders will be hard pressed to make a choice. Darien Mah, Chief Executive Officer of FOREFRONT International, brings out the forms of rewards & recognition that help keep the staff turnover rate below 20%, in this case study. Read More HERE.
Read more...Gift Giving: A Forgotten Gesture
| Nov112019“Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.” – Richard Branson The key to business success is your employees. If the key starts to corrode, you might fail to unlock the door to success. This is why it is important to make an effort to look after your employees. Don’t miss any opportunity to make them feel appreciated and praised for doing their job. Employee gifts is a crucial way to do this. There are countless ways to make your team feel special but presenting them
Read more...Don’t Rely On Compensation Alone To Show Employees You Care
| Oct282019All of us have heard “The employee that feels appreciated will always do more than is expected,” and it’s spot on! From an employers perspective, the question is how is this top priority achieved? Sure, compensation always plays a part. However, what else can companies do to ensure their colleagues feel valued and more than a number? The ideas from Forbes Council Member, Laura Hamill, are very good suggestions. A company that displays general care for their people, develops & maintains a transparent/consistent open path of communication, and finds ways to effectively engage their team members, are the companies that
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