This is the third blog article in my series on employee engagement. Now let’s explore the Harvard model more closely because it is extremely...
In the first blog in this series, I concluded that employee-engagement surveys are here to stay because they measure a special type of motivation...
I’ve been studying human motivation for 40 years—long before the term, “employee engagement,” was coined, so let me provide some perspective on [...]
Although it doesn’t quite feel like it yet, spring is finally here. The gradual warming temperatures, signs of budding trees, blooming flowers [...]
We recently spoke about the benefits of using non-cash awards for employee recognition. The IRF released a study with a unique twist that gave [...]
Now that the weather is finally getting warmer, it gets tougher to be in the office all day. When summer hits, by Tuesday at noon, everyone is [...]
The IRF reported that 84% of all U.S. businesses are using non-cash awards, and their executives are recognizing this as a competitive [...]
When you think of excellent customer service, what comes to mind? There are probably a few specific businesses, companies, retailers, or [...]
The end of October no longer solely means all things Fall and Halloween. Many retailers are well on their way to gearing up for [...]
It’s important to keep an eye on the current trends in research to guide decisions in the workplace. What we learn about human drive, the brain, [...]
Sure, there are lots of ways to recognize employees (and we talk about a lot of them), but do you know why people need to be recognized? [...]
Open and consistent communication between employees and employers is one of the most powerful tools in maintaining [...]
It’s that time of year again. It feels like summer just got started, and retailers are already featuring back-to-school merchandise and gear. [...]
Creating a work environment where your employees feel motivated to work together and not against each other, towards common [...]
As we recently discussed, social media can be used to boost your brand, but it can also be an effective tool to recognize your employees. [...]
With over 2 billion users worldwide, social media is a very powerful tool. It’s no secret that consumers base daily decisions on outlets such as [...]
With over 2 billion users worldwide, social media is a very powerful tool. It’s no secret that consumers base daily decisions on outlets such as [...]
As we are in the throws of the NBA and NHL playoffs, and well on our way into the baseball season, it is worth noting the relevance of sports [...]
Now that the weather is finally getting warmer, it gets tougher to be in the office all day. When summer hits, by Tuesday at noon, everyone is [...]
The Incentive Research Foundation recently released a fascinating research study which brings new insight to the incentive industry.
Millennials and their role in the workplace continue to be a hot topic for discussion across most industries. I don’t necessarily like to single [...]
In 2015, GALLUP reported that 32% of Americans were considered engaged in their jobs, 50% were unengaged, while 17% were “actively disengaged.” [...]
A 2010 article in HR magazine reviewed e-gift cards (electronic gift cards) and forecast their growth in the incentive industry. It focused on [...]
Based on a 2008 survey by Incentive Magazine, the top two gift card uses in incentive programs are to recognize performance (70.2percent) and [...]
Businesses know that genuinely motivated employees are engaged employees—they are more productive and more loyal. So, time and resources are [...]
As an HR professional and as a consumer, I keep my eyes on trends. Trend-watching keeps me ahead of the change curve when it comes to HR. As a [...]
At a time when “fake news” captures headlines and eyeballs, concerns about trust have raised anxiety and confusion in our political sphere. I see [..]
Organizations invest a lot of time and capital into building their brands, but in the process often pay little attention to the best brand [...]
When employers commit to work/life balance programs, they reap many benefits: productivity increases, absenteeism drops, and the perception of [...]
With holiday gift lists calling for attention, celebrations large and small, plus plans with family and friends, there are a lot of distractions [...]
When managers think of holiday gifts for employees, they often standardize the event by giving the same kind of gift year in and year out. If you [..]
Successful employee engagement includes small events and complete programs. Check out these 5 ideas from Marketing Innovators to make yours a daily...
Organizations of all sizes and in most industries are being hit by massive disruptions on all fronts: non-stop technological innovation, an [...]
Deloitte reports that 80 percent of respondents to their global survey have either recently redesigned their structure or planned to in the near […]
The end of summer signals back-to-school, but school days aren’t necessarily limited to children and young adults. Ongoing training is a top [...]
Over the years we have seen employee engagement replace employee satisfaction as a means for organizations to attract and retain talent. As we [...]
There’s nothing like the excitement of a new chapter in life to motivate an early-career employee. As we discussed earlier, knowing what resonates […]
Summer’s almost over, but the fun isn’t. The beach still beckons, the grill isn’t covered (yet), and there’s still time for a quick getaway before […]
Companies with a strong organizational culture thrive, which is why companies that value their culture recruit new hires based on both […]
When the temperatures finally begin to warm, we’ve all got one thing in mind: summer break. Even if it’s been decades since you were last in […]
Top talent is priceless. But too often organizations short change themselves by going about attracting talent the wrong way. Here’s what I mean: […]
We’ve talked before about how you can retain top talent in today’s job-hopping world. Now, let’s take a look at how you can win at the recruitment […]
So, you’ve successfully recruited and onboarded new talent into your workforce. If they are young and just starting their careers, they are likely […]
When we talk about successful employee engagement, we usually talk about strategies that work for different generations—Boomers, Gen X and […]
How would you like to increase customer satisfaction by 10 percent, boost workforce productivity by 21 percent, and hit a 22 percent increase […]
Failure to address employee underperformance in a timely and appropriate fashion can damage team morale and even affect your bottom line. No one […]
Employee engagement is critical to organizational success. That’s a given, and it’s widely supported by data showing the positive business impact […]
When Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer announced an end to the company’s telecommute program, she stirred up a storm. Best Buy soon followed suit, with an […]
In today’s world, consumers are continuing to evolve their purchase habits and are dictating more of the sales process. From big box department […]
A recent Gallup panel showed that over 50 percent of employees are considering looking for a new job. With these kinds of numbers, employee […]
Employee engagement continues to be a top-of-mind issue that cuts across industries and businesses of all sizes. Despite the attention, employee […]
The end of the much anticipated holiday season can often make us feel sluggish or blue. Many team members take off enough time to completely […]
The holiday season is a wonderful time of year, often highly anticipated by your employees. Many of them schedule time off to enjoy with families […]
Today, it seems as though every workplace has an employee portal. Some companies are using portals to provide employees with access information […]
Since we first wrote about gamifying work-related activities, the practice has become firmly embedded in leading organizations. According to […]
The successful implementation and sustainability of employee engagement programs continues to be at the forefront of organizational thinking. […]
Today’s business environment is a good news, bad news story. The good news is that the economy continues to muscle its way to new job creation […]
Developing a successful mentorship program that is organization-wide and engages all generations is a valuable tool that can help you develop […]
Today’s workplace is fast-paced, intense, and demanding. Management is under extreme pressure to do more with less, including a lean workforce. […]
The month of September means “back to school” for children and young adults across the nation. But we know learning is a lifelong process that […]
It’s safe to say that gift cards are continuing their influence as powerful rewards options in company recognition and reward programs. They’re ve […]
Have you tuned into the news about Happiness Happens Month? Maybe not, and possibly you should. In 2000 the Secret Society of Happy People (yes, […]
You may have heard the recent bad news about employee engagement: according to the latest Gallup poll, employee engagement dipped to 31.7 percent […]
We’ve been researching employee engagement for years, through our participation with the Performance Improvement Council and Northwestern’s The […]
