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What Do Employees Want Most? Appreciation and Good Relationships at Work
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DECEMBER 15, 2014
Recognize This! Research from the Boston Consulting Group and The Network show employees around the world most need to know their work is valued and appreciated. They are different in [insert country other than your own.] They want different things than we do.”. How true do you believe that statement to be? It’s no surprise “appreciation for your work” leads the list. You must be appreciated.”.
It Just Shouldn’t Be This Difficult! – Eliminating Barriers to Recognition
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DECEMBER 29, 2014
by Brenda Pohlman. Recognize This! — Sharing appreciation and gratitude for others should be simple to encourage frequent, timely praise and recognition. When was the last time you used a fax machine? recently had the pleasure (ahem) of being re-acquainted with this office equipment fixture of old while trying to execute a recognition moment of sorts. It should’ve been soooo easy. via fax.
Why Employee Engagement Matters in Healthcare
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NOVEMBER 24, 2014
by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! Engaged employees directly and powerfully impact customer satisfaction, which translates to patient health and safety in the healthcare industry. Employee engagement is critical to customer satisfaction. This has been proven by study after study. And engagement is critical in any industry from retail to manufacturing to high-tech to pharmaceuticals.
Work Friendships Increase Job Satisfaction and Productivity
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DECEMBER 16, 2014
by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! Great benefit can be gained simply by encouraging employees to deepen relationships with each other through appreciation, gratitude and story sharing. Findings are consistent with what we see in the US, with employees highly valuing relationships at work but feeling unsupported by the organization in building those relationships more deeply.
Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance
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Training and learning organizations today play an active role in contributing to the bottom line of any organization by aligning their objectives to the immediate business objectives. This provides a solid ground for cost justification and encourages businesses to place training groups right where they should be, at the heart of a growing, thriving, learning culture.
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Surprise Someone with Gratitude This Holiday Season
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DECEMBER 11, 2014
by Traci Pesch. Recognize This! Expressing gratitude and appreciation for others is a powerful way to show how much we care. You’re running late to work. Maybe you’re going a tad bit too fast. You look up and…oh, no…you see the flashing lights in your rear-view mirror. What goes through your mind at this moment? Does your stomach jump into your throat? The same is true at work.
How to Succeed in the Human Economy
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DECEMBER 5, 2014
by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! – Our work is no longer about what we do or what we make, it’s about who we serve and how we behave. This week was a week of meetings. Usually that’s a groan-inducing phrase for many employees across the world, but these meetings were with the strategy and consulting team. enjoy them immensely, primarily because of the people in the meeting. Selflessness).
Building Relationships with Remote Employees
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DECEMBER 2, 2014
by Andrea Gappmayer. Recognize This! – All employees, regardless of location, benefit from having a best friend at work. Let’s talk about your remote employees for a minute. Are they engaged? Do they have friends at work ? Are they sitting at home, their car, or Starbucks feeling isolated and lonely? Do you care? You should care. To make a stronger point of it: you had BETTER care. One time.
Lapel Pins in an Age of “What’s a Lapel?”
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NOVEMBER 19, 2014
by Andrea Gappmayer. Recognize This! – When thinking of employee rewards, at the forefront of your mind should be “What is rewarding to the employee?,” ” not “What have we always done?” ” I had coffee with a group of friends last Sunday morning. One friend is a 25-year-old who works at one of the well-known Silicon Valley high tech companies. Almost a year.
Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]
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Is your company ready to move beyond the annual performance review? Where do you start? What are the keys to success? In this guide, you’ll gain an understanding of: the forces driving change, three foundations of success and take a deep dive into the skills gap many managers have that will sink your efforts before they start and how to address them.
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If You Can’t Be Sincere, Don’t Recognize at All
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DECEMBER 23, 2014
by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! Without sincerity, appreciation and praise fall flat. When we consult on social recognition , a common (and important) question is, “Yes, I understand and agree with the value and importance of recognition, but how do I recognize well? How do I coach others to do the same?”. Why is sincerity so important? People can sniff out insincerity very quickly.
Thank You for Your Service – A Lesson in the Power of Thanks From Our Military Service Members
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NOVEMBER 11, 2014
by Brenda Pohlman. Recognize This! When recognition and appreciation fully permeate your culture, astounding things can be accomplished, often in the worst of situations. If you ever doubted the power of recognition, consider the military. I’d venture to say that perhaps no institution on the planet is better at recognition than our armed forces. Today is Veterans Day in the U.S. Imagine that.
Compensation Cafe: Give Your Employees the Benefit of Space
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NOVEMBER 18, 2014
by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! – We spend more time at work than anywhere else (while awake). The space we work in can be a key contributor to engagement, enablement, and productivity. Does your office have an open office plan? More importantly, does that kind of office workspace drive your desired goals? The reality is quite different. What kind office space do you work in?
Want to Motivate Others? Understand Your EQ First
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NOVEMBER 21, 2014
by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! – Motivating others takes much more than a platitude hung on the wall. Typically when I see articles titled “How to Motivate Employees” my back goes up a little. Motivation is complex and as much the responsibility of the person you’re trying to motivate as it is you own as a manager or leader.
Innovation Buster: How Losing Your Best Employees is Killing Innovation
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Employees at the front lines often have better ideas for innovation than others within the business, but when they walk out the door, they take those ideas with them. Want to innovate better and faster than the competition? You need to hold onto your best employees and the ideas they have. In this session we will explore how various pieces of the talent life cycle are related to retention and examine more than 20 strategies and ideas for improving retention outcomes for your business.
“Hard Work. TOGETHER.” – Applying the Lessons of LeBron at Work
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NOVEMBER 13, 2014
by Traci Pesch. Recognize This! LeBron’s latest Nike commercial offers three powerful lessons on what we do, why we do it, and how we deliver results. work out of Cleveland, OH. I am Cleveland born, Cleveland bred, and very Cleveland proud. Just ask any of my colleagues. I’m now infamous for always introducing “Cleveland Rocks” into any opportunity.) And that was good enough. Have you seen it?
Finding Your Hidden Influencers Is Easier Than You Think
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DECEMBER 17, 2014
by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! Hidden influencers are the people that keep your organization running smoothly. Tapping into their strengths can deliver great benefits. Your social recognition program can find them. What do I do? I don’t help companies implement employee recognition programs. Anyone who has undertaken culture change can attest that is a heavy burden. That’s no small feat.
Finding Your Hidden Heroes – Listen to Their Peers
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NOVEMBER 14, 2014
by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! Your “Steady Eddie” employees are the people who make it possible for your stars to shine. They deserve recognition and praise, too. If Traci Pesch can blog about her beloved Cleveland Cavaliers , then I can about my own Boston Bruins. moved to Boston more than 20 years ago from West Texas. Needless to say, ice hockey wasn’t a sport we followed where I grew up.
Give a Bonus of Heartfelt Appreciation This Year
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DECEMBER 12, 2014
by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! Even after a difficult year, giving employees the appreciation and recognition they deserve is an important bonus. Last Summer I followed the Market Basket grocery store saga religiously. I was captivated by the story of non-unionized employees willing to risk their livelihood to keep their CEO. Here are summary posts about the walkout and the outcome.).
2016 Training Program Best Practices
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Can you hear the collective groan when you launch that new compliance course? Do you get complaints both public and private from trainees about the uselessness of the training courses you've launched? Is there anything that can be done about it?
Don’t Forget This Important Utensil at Thanksgiving
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NOVEMBER 26, 2014
by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! Writing down what we are most grateful for can increase our feeling of gratitude and appreciation. Thanksgiving – my favorite holiday! It’s a day all about food, family and gratitude. But the thing I, well, appreciate about Thanksgiving most is the sharing of gratitude. We make it a point to say what we’re grateful for during or meal. What’s on your gratitude list?
A Thanksgiving Tradition
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NOVEMBER 16, 2014
Guest Post by Don MacPherson. Recognize This! – The root of gratitude is noticing and appreciating how others help us achieve that for which we are grateful. Editor’s Note: In the spirit of recognition and gratitude, especially at this time of year, I wanted to “give the floor” to someone who shows us all – by example – what being truly thankful is all about. You set the bar high!).
Worried about Information Security? Study Says Focus on Employee Engagement
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NOVEMBER 7, 2014
by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! Your employees are your most likely source for data breaches. Engaged employees are far less likely to be a risk factor. What’s on the list of “top concerns” for your organization? I’m willing to wager that security makes the list and likely near the top. Driving recently, I heard a news story about the switch in thinking in tech companies in recent years.
How to Avoid the Seven-Year Itch
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DECEMBER 19, 2014
by Lynette Silva. Recognize This! Service anniversaries are so much more than a certificate, crystal or pin. They are the sum of the relationships and experiences of those years. Today is my seven year anniversary with Globoforce. My husband is stunned. My prior record for tenure in my career is half that. But I love what I do, who I do it for, and – most importantly – who I get to do it with.
Ditching the formal performance review? Kineo shares 3 Elements for Success
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Is your organization thinking about moving towards a performance development culture? What are the elements to succeeding and keeping managers and employees engaged? Download “A Road Map for Change” to find out and gain insight into making the transition as smooth as possible on your journey into this brave new world.
Compensation Cafe: Promotions, Bonuses, Raises, Recognition – When They Work (and When They Don’t)
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DECEMBER 9, 2014
Recognize This! - You can’t give all employees promotions, bonuses, or raises. They become an expectation and it’s a very poor use of budget. Social recognition, however, can be applied to all. My post this week on Compensation Cafe was triggered by it being “the season of giving.” ” Many companies distribute annual bonuses around the holidays, leading me to ponder the best time and use for bonuses as well as the other major reward methods of promotions, raises and, of course, recognition.
Top 10 Recognize This! Posts for 2014
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DECEMBER 30, 2014
by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! Reviewing the favorite posts of other readers may highlight a new favorite for you. I’m gratified to see many of my favorite posts from 2014 on this list, which is compiled from the most-read posts of 2014.(Click Click through on the titles for the full post.). Which are your favorites? 1) Do These 2 Things or Watch Your Best Employees Leave. Recognize This!
Our Thanks to You This Holiday Season
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DECEMBER 24, 2014
Recognize This! – You make our blog a success. Thank you. This holiday season, our blogging team on Recognize This! wish the very best to you and yours. We deeply appreciate all that our readers have given us throughout the year. Thank you and Happy Christmas to all. Uncategorized appreciate others
Compensation Cafe: 2 Things to Get the Most Out of Employee Recognition Programs
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DECEMBER 18, 2014
by Derek Irvine. Recognize This! – Measurable, peer-to-peer recognition set apart average employee recognition efforts from Best-in-Class programs. Results are obvious to the bottom line. Check out my post today on Compensation Cafe for a deeper dive into a September 2014 report from Aberdeen, “Next-Level Employee Recognition.”.
HR's Critical Role in Creating Productive and Meaningful Workplaces
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Today’s workplace is characterized by chaotic forces—low employee engagement and productivity levels, and declining employee well being. HR Leaders have a critical role in defining the vision and strategy to transform and create a more productive and happy workplace.
Getting Ahead of Yourself: Pre-crastination Pitfalls
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AUGUST 19, 2014
What is pre-crastination? As defined by the Penn State University researchers in their study (which you’ll see below): “We define pre-crastination as the tendency to complete, or at least begin, tasks as soon as possible, even at the expense of extra physical effort” Now to the actual study. The catch? The heaviest buckets were closest to the start line. Thanks, Bob.
Succession Planning Success: The Golden Rules for Future-Proofing Your Business
Visier
DECEMBER 1, 2014
Succession planning is about managing the risk associated with any type of critical skills gap. Consider the role of a senior nuclear engineer: This is not a job you can fill easily by posting on LinkedIn. Imagine the problems it would cause for a nuclear plant’s operations if not enough nuclear engineers were developed in time to fill the gaps created by retiring baby boomers.
The Most Common “I Quit” Motivators & What You Can Do About Them
ClearCompany HRM
DECEMBER 9, 2014
There are many different types of turnover; some are welcome, and some aren’t. When a consistently poor performer with a bad attitude is replaced with an employee who excels, that’s the kind of turnover you want to see. However, that’s not always what happens. Very often, turnover can have some seriously negative effects on the organization. For a manager making $40K, that’s $20-$30,000.
The 5 disciplines of a successful leader
Linkage
DECEMBER 19, 2014
There are no “magic bullets” or “secret formulas” to successful, results-oriented leadership. However, we’ve identified 5 core disciplines that all successful leaders share. And each of the following disciplines can be learned and improved upon. It simply takes commitment and practice. 1. Have a clear picture. This may sound obvious but it’s just too important to gloss over.
Learner motivation explained! Learn how to use an LMS to motivate your learners to upskill
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Training and development professionals often bemoan the lack of apparent initiative in their trainees. Learning professionals spend huge sums of money creating or acquiring skill aligned libraries of learning content, only to watch almost helplessly as learners refuse to engage with any training available that isn’t mandatory.
Emotions Run Hot for iPhone 6
Kanjoya
JULY 22, 2014
Kanjoya analyzes mobile market emotional response to Apple’s iPhone display announcement. Apple is finally stepping into larger displays, and it’s likely we’ll see long lines again at Apple stores this fall. The WSJ reports that Apple has asked suppliers to manufacture between 70-80 million units combined of iPhones with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays by Dec. 30th, 2014. Apple’s move to 4.7 and 5.5-inch displays impacts telephony providers, manufactures, suppliers and of course mobile users across the globe. To get an early indicator on market reaction to Apple’s 4.7
Tips for Wrapping Up the Year
The People Equation
DECEMBER 29, 2014
Are you working this week? If you have an office job, most likely it’s going to be fairly quiet in the office because many of your colleagues are on vacation. That makes it a perfect time to finish those things you never seem to get around to doing—like filing your expense reports or cleaning off your desktop. They had some great ideas and agreed to share them with you. The “Not to Do” List.
Onboarding Pain Points for New Employees
ClearCompany HRM
DECEMBER 16, 2014
In our work with many client companies, we have found that onboarding is often put on the back burner. Too many leaders believe onboarding is such a low impact function that it gets neglected. No one is really in charge of the process and employers have no clue how harmful this can be to their employer brand. Onboarding New Hire Paperless Onboarding Employee Onboarding
The 4 Leadership Issues You Can’t Ignore Anymore
ClearCompany HRM
DECEMBER 31, 2014
Bad bosses take the blame for a lot of what goes wrong in the workplace. Low engagement rates, high turnover, employee dissatisfaction and even poor employer branding will often get placed squarely on the shoulders of supervisors. constant passing of the buck, and probably some not so fair statistics have lead to the idea that a bad boss epidemic is at the core of business issues.
The Performance Management Storm: Four Macro-Trends Driving the Change
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Needed: A shift from traditional performance management systems (organized as an annual review process) to newer performance development systems (organized around real-time dynamics). Download part one in a series to gain insight into why this shift must happen and why it needs to happening now
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