There were greater efforts to recognize the efforts of employees from minority demographics. We can train employees to do better in their interactions with one another and with customers. For many employees, recognition and diversity and inclusion programs are ringing hollow. MORE

During HR.com ’s virtual INSPIRE event last week, Terryberry’s CEO Mike Byam presented a session entitled “Building a WOW Recognition Culture.” What are employers doing differently to recognize employees compared to pre-COVID? Terryberry is a provider of employee recognition programs. MORE

Our weekly recap of fundings, mergers & acquisition, partnership and other interesting news from the human resource, recruitment and employee benefits marketplace. Spur Raises $8 Million in Series A Financing to Improve the Employee Experience for Hourly Workers. MORE

Employee engagement is a very abstract concept. It is the “emotional connect” that an employee feels towards its organization. Same goes for employee engagement. With every new generation in the workforce, employee engagement trends change drastically. Employee Engagemen MORE

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For detailed action plans on how to find more qualified talent, navigating compliance uncertainty and increasing employee engagement, check out full recordings from each session. Employee Engagement 101. Why do employees enjoy working for you? #2) Is your employee eligible? MORE

When done right, having a formal and robust Employee of the Month criteria in your company can be a very powerful tool to boost morale, motivate employees and promote a culture of public praise, excellence awards and recognition. Ways to Award the Employee of the Month. MORE

Data and analytics are the next big thing in HR, but do you really know how to implement your findings in meaningful ways? What’s the big deal about data? Data analytics has become a hugely valuable field supporting more informed business decisions, from operations to marketing. MORE

Some employers fall victim to scare-tactic polls that report 80 percent of employees are either running for the exits , job hunting, or sabotaging their businesses from within as a result of a negative culture. Employees can’t connect changes in the organization with their feedback or input. MORE

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