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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
How do you handle rewards and recognition within your workforce? Has your company kept pace with current trends in HR and the widely recognized need for employee engagement programs? Most importantly, are you aware that 51% of employees are not happy at work and that, according to Gallup, fully 87% of employees worldwide are not engaged ? And the Harvard Business Review reported that recognition for high performers was the top driver of employee engagement. MORE
JANUARY 9, 2020
With digitalization, globalization, and new generations entering the workforce, the faster a company can evolve alongside shifting consumer and employee engagement trends, the better equipped they are to survive in the long run. How do you drive genuine employee engagement? MORE
OCTOBER 20, 2016
A recent survey by Leadership IQ reported that, “46 percent of newly hired employees will fail within 18 months.” Depending on the location of your employees and offices, you may have a lot of education and retraining to invest in. #5: Remember that recruiting is only half the battle — ensure your structure is also set up to effectively retain new and old employees alike. #6: How do you welcome and onboard new employees? MORE
JANUARY 2, 2019
What do your employees say about their experience with your company? A Bersin survey finds that “Nearly 80 percent of executives rated employee experience very important (42 percent) or important (38 percent), but only 22 percent reported that their companies were excellent at building a differentiated employee experience.” You’ll only achieve this goal if you know how to create an unbeatable employee experience. Offer Frequent Recognition. MORE
AUGUST 18, 2017
Start here to narrow down your search each week in the often overwhelming landscape of employee engagement thought leadership! In this article from HR Zone, discover four types of empowering cultures and how to encourage employees to speak up. From CultureNext: How Does Your Employee Engagement Program Stack Up? — Find out how your organization measures up against industry benchmarks on employee engagement with the all-new Engagement Potential Index (EPI). MORE
APRIL 16, 2015
The professional services industry is not without its employee engagement challenges. Their levels are noticeably higher while their share of disengaged workers is well below all other industries. In this month’s Performance Perspective, Mike Ryan explores: • Employee engagement within the professional services industry. • Why Social Recognition means involving everyone. • Resources White Papers MORE
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Sales incentive programs make use of both non-cash rewards as well as cash-based SPIFFs as part of an additional (yet separate) motivational tool to a standard sales compensation plan. What is a sales incentive program? MORE
JANUARY 12, 2021
Here’s a not-so-fun fact: Retail employees leave their positions at a rate that’s over four times higher than the average turnover rate in all other industries. When you add it all up, retail employee turnover is incredibly expensive. . MORE
APRIL 9, 2018
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. In this post we will dig into these topics: Why Have an Employee of the Month Program? Ways to Award the Employee of the Month. A Better Way to Recognize Employees. How to Implement a Cross-Employee Survey Solution. MORE
OCTOBER 11, 2016
But there’s a proven way to address this problem: focus on employee engagement. According to a Harvard Business Review study , 71% of respondents rank employee engagement as very important to achieving overall organizational success and recognition happens to be the #1 driver of employee engagement. It’s clear businesses need to focus more on employee engagement and recognition strategies. Why will your employees love it? MORE
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Recognition and rewards are both important elements of your employee engagement strategy, however most executives use the terms interchangeably, when in-fact, each has its own unique purpose. Recognition vs. Rewards: In order to reap the benefits of rewards and recognition it is first important to understand the differences between the two. Recognition is relational, it is something that can be experienced, personalized, and is generally based on achievement. MORE
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Sales incentive programs make use of both non-cash rewards as well as cash-based SPIFFs as part of an additional (yet separate) motivational tool to a standard sales compensation plan. What is a sales incentive program? MORE
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
The one thing more powerful and efficient than managerial recognition is having a peer reward you for a job well done. However, over 80 percent of employees don’t think they receive enough recognition in their workplace. How do employers engage their employees through more appreciation? In this White Paper we explore: How an organization benefits through a peer-to-peer employee recognition program. White Papers MORE
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
The cost of worker’s compensation payments, medical expenses, and legal consultation fees are additional, as are indirect costs such as temporary employees, accident investigation, and repairing or replacing any problematic physical infrastructure. On a parallel track is the need to provide support for employees battling mental illnesses such as depression. Improving employee retention. Keeping employees engaged. MORE
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
According to Great Leadership , organizations with the highest quality leaders were 13 times more likely to outperform their competition in key bottom-line metrics such as financial performance, quality of products and services, employee engagement and customer satisfaction. CEOs are focusing on leadership development opportunities for their workforce more than ever to maximize business performance and encourage their employees to reach their full potential. By: Marci Peters. MORE
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
People are always complaining about their jobs; whether it’s a boss who drives you up the wall, work that bores you to tears or even the nagging suspicion that you’re being underpaid, each unhappy employee has their own reasons for dreading a Monday morning. An easy way to think about employee engagement is to look at your existing staff. Naturally, we think all employees will be like that when we hire them – otherwise, why bother? More Productive Employees. MORE
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
We love Employee Appreciation Week here at Achievers ! In celebration of Employee Appreciation Week, we want to turn the spotlight to Achievers’ employees. We’re highlighting some of our favorite Achievers moments within the past year, from fun culture videos to employee recognitions. To kick things off, we want to bring it back to our Achievers Carpool Karaoke video which we played during our company-wide Recognition & Rewards (R&R) meeting. MORE
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
With employees spending most of their time (some upwards of 50 hours a week) in the office, it’s should come as no surprise that HR leaders consider developing and nurturing corporate culture and employee engagement to be their number one challenge. If you’re unsure where to start, here are a few initiatives to consider: Employee Health. With fitness trackers and other wearables, people can now track how long and how well they’re sleeping every night. MORE
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
The importance of employee recognition and engagement cannot be overstated. Companies everywhere are shelling out billions every year for HR programs designed to enhance their office culture and improve employee productivity. This begs the question: why are some employee engagement programs working while others aren’t? Designing an engaging office culture requires more than just planning birthday parties or patting a worker on the back for a job well done. MORE
MARCH 23, 2016
With all the articles, emails and white papers I see touting the virtues of doing recognition right, I have a question: What about receiving recognition right? These questions came to mind after I recently attended a recognition moment that was, well, a little odd. The person giving the recognition did a great job (gave specific details of what the recipient did, how it helped the team and company, etc). MORE
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
And if there’s one thing Barney Stinson proved over nine seasons other than his love of women, it’s that he recognizes the power of a well-timed high-five. This momentary mano-a-mano recognizes in one swift movement pleasure with a job well done. It’s these types of personal connections, research shows, that make all the difference for your employees. Convey these precious motivating mood enhancers as soon as possible and then watch your employees shine. MORE
DECEMBER 18, 2018
If you’ve been casual about the topic of employee engagement or figured that your employees are probably doing fine (because you’d know if something wasn’t working, right?), Employee engagement can seem like a vague topic since it doesn’t show up as a line item on your end-of-quarter financials, but it actually has a significant impact on how nicely those numbers stack up. Here’s a handful of employee engagement stats we’ve gathered to capture your attention: 1. MORE
AUGUST 23, 2020
We develop everything in house and offer our base package, as well as 12 additional add on modules. Motivating since 1994 - Our mission is simple - to inspire growth for our clients and employees. To find out, download our free white paper. MORE
AUGUST 2, 2018
Lack of Employee Engagement. Unfortunately, many of the same businesses that have found success investing in personalized services for their customers have failed to apply these same principles to their employer-employee relationships – and it shows. According to Gallup, the rate of employee engagement has steadied around 32 percent for more than a decade, despite the fact that employers together are investing more than $720 million a year on employee engagement. MORE
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
If you’re a CEO, do you treat employee engagement as solely the domain of the Human Resources (HR) department? And if you’re an HR professional, do you find yourself trying to persuade your CEO that employee engagement should also be a C-suite concern? Encourage employee voice. MORE
AUGUST 1, 2019
However, n o matter how busy you are, it’s always important to take the time to celebrate employee milestones in the workplace. Whether you reward an entire department or give a shout-out to an individual employee, appreciating even the smallest details can do wonders for company morale and employee engagement. Failing to provide a workplace environment of appreciation and recognition can have negative consequences on employee engagement. MORE
JANUARY 2, 2019
What do your employees say about their experience with your company? A Bersin survey finds that “Nearly 80 percent of executives rated employee experience very important (42 percent) or important (38 percent), but only 22 percent reported that their companies were excellent at building a differentiated employee experience.” Furthermore, 59 percent of these respondents reported that they are not fully ready to address the challenge of creating a great employee experience. MORE
DECEMBER 14, 2015
Equally as crucial are the employees whom retailers must rely on to differentiate in a competitive market and solve the challenges facing the industry as a whole. Engaging employee feedback loops is an easy way retailers can utilize employees to provide actionable insights to overcome some of the challenges in expansion. Focusing on employee recognition can be an effective tool ensure good work relationships across different working cultures. MORE
MAY 15, 2018
On the inside, you’re full of warm-hearted gratitude for the loyalty of employees who stick around for the long haul. They can’t read your mind, so celebrating employee milestones and work anniversaries is a way to showcase your positive energy and spread it around. It’s also a way to strengthen your company’s financial position, because a stronger work culture leads directly to stronger employee engagement. Support the Employee’s Charitable Cause. MORE
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Overall, 16 percent of employees are actively disengaged, according to Gallup , but even one disengaged employee is one too many. When you have actively disengaged employees in your fold, your other team members, who may have their own outside stresses and yet work hard to play by the rules, may feel resentful. Step One: Get Employee Feedback and Listen. It’s rare that an employee shows up at work with a desire to be engaged – or to disengage others. MORE
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Overall, 16 percent of employees are actively disengaged, according to Gallup , but even one disengaged employee is one too many. When you have actively disengaged employees in your fold, your other team members, who may have their own outside stresses and yet work hard to play by the rules, may feel resentful. Step One: Get Employee Feedback and Listen. It’s rare that an employee shows up at work with a desire to be engaged – or to disengage others. MORE
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Every manager and HR professional views employee turnover as a headache, but do you actually know how expensive and damaging it can be to your organization? Current statistics from Catalyst show that it costs an average of one-fifth of an employee’s salary to replace that person, which means that for a position paying $50,000 a year, your replacement costs will generally run over $10,000. Help your employees reach toward the future. MORE
JULY 11, 2017
Employees dread them, managers hate conducting them and, generally, they don’t appear to be effective. In fact, 78% of HR managers say their annual performance review doesn’t improve employee performance and only 56% of employees think they are reviewed fairly. Find out how you can use people analytics to predict, manage and measure the impact of HR operations by downloading our new white paper. This technique encourages the delivery of employee recognition. MORE
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
People are always complaining about their jobs; whether it’s a boss who drives you up the wall, work that bores you to tears or even the nagging suspicion that you’re being underpaid, each unhappy employee has their own reasons for dreading a Monday morning. An easy way to think about employee engagement is to look at your existing staff. Naturally, we think all employees will be like that when we hire them – otherwise, why bother? More Productive Employees. MORE
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Employees are arguably the most important component of a successful business. Employees put a human face on the product, build relationships with customers, and define the work culture that feeds business performance – yet 32% of companies struggle to retain top talent. What defines an effective retention strategy varies from business to business, but there is one common element that has been found to work across most business types and sectors: employee recognition. MORE
MAY 1, 2018
Here’s a quick preview of the most relevant trends in digital management of the human beings that work for you: It’s All About Employee Engagement. As a matter of fact, though, it has done the opposite: Where talent management was once automated and characterized by practice-driven solutions, the whole focus has now shifted in the direction of employees’ human needs. Tech for Employee Learning. Are you ready for the future of human resources? MORE
The Incentive Solutions News blog
AUGUST 23, 2020
We develop everything in house and offer our base package, as well as 12 additional add on modules. Motivating since 1994 - Our mission is simple - to inspire growth for our clients and employees. To find out, download our free white paper.
O.C. Tanner
DECEMBER 14, 2015
Equally as crucial are the employees whom retailers must rely on to differentiate in a competitive market and solve the challenges facing the industry as a whole. Engaging employee feedback loops is an easy way retailers can utilize employees to provide actionable insights to overcome some of the challenges in expansion. Focusing on employee recognition can be an effective tool ensure good work relationships across different working cultures.
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Achievers
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Employees are arguably the most important component of a successful business. Employees put a human face on the product, build relationships with customers, and define the work culture that feeds business performance – yet 32% of companies struggle to retain top talent. What defines an effective retention strategy varies from business to business, but there is one common element that has been found to work across most business types and sectors: employee recognition.
Achievers
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
Every manager and HR professional views employee turnover as a headache, but do you actually know how expensive and damaging it can be to your organization? Current statistics from Catalyst show that it costs an average of one-fifth of an employee’s salary to replace that person, which means that for a position paying $50,000 a year, your replacement costs will generally run over $10,000. Help your employees reach toward the future.
Achievers
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
How do you handle rewards and recognition within your workforce? Has your company kept pace with current trends in HR and the widely recognized need for employee engagement programs? Most importantly, are you aware that 51% of employees are not happy at work and that, according to Gallup, fully 87% of employees worldwide are not engaged ? And the Harvard Business Review reported that recognition for high performers was the top driver of employee engagement.
Achievers
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
According to Great Leadership , organizations with the highest quality leaders were 13 times more likely to outperform their competition in key bottom-line metrics such as financial performance, quality of products and services, employee engagement and customer satisfaction. CEOs are focusing on leadership development opportunities for their workforce more than ever to maximize business performance and encourage their employees to reach their full potential. By: Marci Peters.
Madison
APRIL 16, 2015
The professional services industry is not without its employee engagement challenges. Their levels are noticeably higher while their share of disengaged workers is well below all other industries. In this month’s Performance Perspective, Mike Ryan explores: • Employee engagement within the professional services industry. • Why Social Recognition means involving everyone. • Resources White Papers
Kazoo
SEPTEMBER 25, 2015
And if there’s one thing Barney Stinson proved over nine seasons other than his love of women, it’s that he recognizes the power of a well-timed high-five. This momentary mano-a-mano recognizes in one swift movement pleasure with a job well done. It’s these types of personal connections, research shows, that make all the difference for your employees. Convey these precious motivating mood enhancers as soon as possible and then watch your employees shine.
Madison
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
The one thing more powerful and efficient than managerial recognition is having a peer reward you for a job well done. However, over 80 percent of employees don’t think they receive enough recognition in their workplace. How do employers engage their employees through more appreciation? In this White Paper we explore: How an organization benefits through a peer-to-peer employee recognition program. White Papers
Achievers
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
With employees spending most of their time (some upwards of 50 hours a week) in the office, it’s should come as no surprise that HR leaders consider developing and nurturing corporate culture and employee engagement to be their number one challenge. If you’re unsure where to start, here are a few initiatives to consider: Employee Health. With fitness trackers and other wearables, people can now track how long and how well they’re sleeping every night.
Achievers
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
We love Employee Appreciation Week here at Achievers ! In celebration of Employee Appreciation Week, we want to turn the spotlight to Achievers’ employees. We’re highlighting some of our favorite Achievers moments within the past year, from fun culture videos to employee recognitions. To kick things off, we want to bring it back to our Achievers Carpool Karaoke video which we played during our company-wide Recognition & Rewards (R&R) meeting.
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Achievers - Recruiting
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
If you’re a CEO, do you treat employee engagement as solely the domain of the Human Resources (HR) department? And if you’re an HR professional, do you find yourself trying to persuade your CEO that employee engagement should also be a C-suite concern? Encourage employee voice.
Achievers
MAY 15, 2018
On the inside, you’re full of warm-hearted gratitude for the loyalty of employees who stick around for the long haul. They can’t read your mind, so celebrating employee milestones and work anniversaries is a way to showcase your positive energy and spread it around. It’s also a way to strengthen your company’s financial position, because a stronger work culture leads directly to stronger employee engagement. Support the Employee’s Charitable Cause.
Achievers - Recruiting
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
The cost of worker’s compensation payments, medical expenses, and legal consultation fees are additional, as are indirect costs such as temporary employees, accident investigation, and repairing or replacing any problematic physical infrastructure. On a parallel track is the need to provide support for employees battling mental illnesses such as depression. Improving employee retention. Keeping employees engaged.
Achievers
JANUARY 2, 2019
What do your employees say about their experience with your company? A Bersin survey finds that “Nearly 80 percent of executives rated employee experience very important (42 percent) or important (38 percent), but only 22 percent reported that their companies were excellent at building a differentiated employee experience.” Furthermore, 59 percent of these respondents reported that they are not fully ready to address the challenge of creating a great employee experience.
Achievers
AUGUST 2, 2018
Lack of Employee Engagement. Unfortunately, many of the same businesses that have found success investing in personalized services for their customers have failed to apply these same principles to their employer-employee relationships – and it shows. According to Gallup, the rate of employee engagement has steadied around 32 percent for more than a decade, despite the fact that employers together are investing more than $720 million a year on employee engagement.
The Incentive Solutions News blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Sales incentive programs make use of both non-cash rewards as well as cash-based SPIFFs as part of an additional (yet separate) motivational tool to a standard sales compensation plan. What is a sales incentive program?
Get Hppy
JULY 11, 2017
Employees dread them, managers hate conducting them and, generally, they don’t appear to be effective. In fact, 78% of HR managers say their annual performance review doesn’t improve employee performance and only 56% of employees think they are reviewed fairly. Find out how you can use people analytics to predict, manage and measure the impact of HR operations by downloading our new white paper. This technique encourages the delivery of employee recognition.
Achievers
MAY 1, 2018
Here’s a quick preview of the most relevant trends in digital management of the human beings that work for you: It’s All About Employee Engagement. As a matter of fact, though, it has done the opposite: Where talent management was once automated and characterized by practice-driven solutions, the whole focus has now shifted in the direction of employees’ human needs. Tech for Employee Learning. Are you ready for the future of human resources?
Achievers - Recruiting
JANUARY 9, 2020
With digitalization, globalization, and new generations entering the workforce, the faster a company can evolve alongside shifting consumer and employee engagement trends, the better equipped they are to survive in the long run. How do you drive genuine employee engagement?
Achievers
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
People are always complaining about their jobs; whether it’s a boss who drives you up the wall, work that bores you to tears or even the nagging suspicion that you’re being underpaid, each unhappy employee has their own reasons for dreading a Monday morning. An easy way to think about employee engagement is to look at your existing staff. Naturally, we think all employees will be like that when we hire them – otherwise, why bother? More Productive Employees.
Achievers
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Overall, 16 percent of employees are actively disengaged, according to Gallup , but even one disengaged employee is one too many. When you have actively disengaged employees in your fold, your other team members, who may have their own outside stresses and yet work hard to play by the rules, may feel resentful. Step One: Get Employee Feedback and Listen. It’s rare that an employee shows up at work with a desire to be engaged – or to disengage others.
Get Hppy
APRIL 9, 2018
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. In this post we will dig into these topics: Why Have an Employee of the Month Program? Ways to Award the Employee of the Month. A Better Way to Recognize Employees. How to Implement a Cross-Employee Survey Solution.
Achievers
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
The importance of employee recognition and engagement cannot be overstated. Companies everywhere are shelling out billions every year for HR programs designed to enhance their office culture and improve employee productivity. This begs the question: why are some employee engagement programs working while others aren’t? Designing an engaging office culture requires more than just planning birthday parties or patting a worker on the back for a job well done.
Achievers
OCTOBER 20, 2016
A recent survey by Leadership IQ reported that, “46 percent of newly hired employees will fail within 18 months.” Depending on the location of your employees and offices, you may have a lot of education and retraining to invest in. #5: Remember that recruiting is only half the battle — ensure your structure is also set up to effectively retain new and old employees alike. #6: How do you welcome and onboard new employees?
The Incentive Solutions News blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Sales incentive programs make use of both non-cash rewards as well as cash-based SPIFFs as part of an additional (yet separate) motivational tool to a standard sales compensation plan. What is a sales incentive program?
O.C. Tanner
MARCH 23, 2016
With all the articles, emails and white papers I see touting the virtues of doing recognition right, I have a question: What about receiving recognition right? These questions came to mind after I recently attended a recognition moment that was, well, a little odd. The person giving the recognition did a great job (gave specific details of what the recipient did, how it helped the team and company, etc).
Achievers
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
People are always complaining about their jobs; whether it’s a boss who drives you up the wall, work that bores you to tears or even the nagging suspicion that you’re being underpaid, each unhappy employee has their own reasons for dreading a Monday morning. An easy way to think about employee engagement is to look at your existing staff. Naturally, we think all employees will be like that when we hire them – otherwise, why bother? More Productive Employees.
Achievers - Recruiting
JANUARY 2, 2019
What do your employees say about their experience with your company? A Bersin survey finds that “Nearly 80 percent of executives rated employee experience very important (42 percent) or important (38 percent), but only 22 percent reported that their companies were excellent at building a differentiated employee experience.” You’ll only achieve this goal if you know how to create an unbeatable employee experience. Offer Frequent Recognition.
Maritz Motivation
AUGUST 18, 2017
Start here to narrow down your search each week in the often overwhelming landscape of employee engagement thought leadership! In this article from HR Zone, discover four types of empowering cultures and how to encourage employees to speak up. From CultureNext: How Does Your Employee Engagement Program Stack Up? — Find out how your organization measures up against industry benchmarks on employee engagement with the all-new Engagement Potential Index (EPI).
WeSpire
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
Recognition and rewards are both important elements of your employee engagement strategy, however most executives use the terms interchangeably, when in-fact, each has its own unique purpose. Recognition vs. Rewards: In order to reap the benefits of rewards and recognition it is first important to understand the differences between the two. Recognition is relational, it is something that can be experienced, personalized, and is generally based on achievement.
Rise
AUGUST 1, 2019
However, n o matter how busy you are, it’s always important to take the time to celebrate employee milestones in the workplace. Whether you reward an entire department or give a shout-out to an individual employee, appreciating even the smallest details can do wonders for company morale and employee engagement. Failing to provide a workplace environment of appreciation and recognition can have negative consequences on employee engagement.
Achievers - Recruiting
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Overall, 16 percent of employees are actively disengaged, according to Gallup , but even one disengaged employee is one too many. When you have actively disengaged employees in your fold, your other team members, who may have their own outside stresses and yet work hard to play by the rules, may feel resentful. Step One: Get Employee Feedback and Listen. It’s rare that an employee shows up at work with a desire to be engaged – or to disengage others.
Achievers
DECEMBER 18, 2018
If you’ve been casual about the topic of employee engagement or figured that your employees are probably doing fine (because you’d know if something wasn’t working, right?), Employee engagement can seem like a vague topic since it doesn’t show up as a line item on your end-of-quarter financials, but it actually has a significant impact on how nicely those numbers stack up. Here’s a handful of employee engagement stats we’ve gathered to capture your attention: 1.
Achievers - Recruiting
JANUARY 12, 2021
Here’s a not-so-fun fact: Retail employees leave their positions at a rate that’s over four times higher than the average turnover rate in all other industries. When you add it all up, retail employee turnover is incredibly expensive. .
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