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 [...]
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 [...]
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 […]
The value of a positive attitude is well documented. We know that engaged employees have a positive attitude toward their work, their organization […]
