While at HR Tech in October, Claire Gray, senior director of global compensation at Cisco Systems (a Globoforce customer), presented a session titled, “How Cisco Fuels a Culture of Innovation for Employees.”. What did recognition at Cisco look like before you partnered with Globoforce? Why did you choose to partner with Globoforce? Globoforce is a really powerful innovator. MORE

At Globoforce, we are acutely aware of the close link between recognition and gratitude, and the need for companies to offer their employees new opportunities for reflection and for expressing gratefulness. ‘Tis the season for thanksgiving, and in the workplace, the time when our thoughts turn toward gratitude. We thought we’d give you an update. We think of it as a core human need. MORE

Social recognition platforms like Globoforce and even social enterprise tools such as Yammer and Chatter are a great way for employees to keep up with one another, grow circles of acquaintance, see where areas of influence are within the organization and learn about one another. Would it surprise you if I told you your company will fail without social networking? It’s absolutely true though. MORE

Brenda Pohlman (Globoforce) and Cesar Villa (The Hershey Company). According to a Globoforce and Hay Group study, the #1 priority for spot awards is aligning the program to a company’s core values. Here’s a wrap-up of top 10 most interesting things we learned: Humanity in the workplace is a growing trend. Recognition is an opportunity to drive bottom line business results. MORE

Use solutions (such as Globoforce’s Service Timelines feature) that allow workers to recall and share experiences and tales of working together to enrich the recognition moment. Do you know the Law of Jante? Are you schooled on lingonberries and lagom? Do you know how recognition is unique in Scandinavia? Scandinavia. Overview. Norway’s seafaring economy is more focused on oil and gas. MORE

Join Globoforce for a webinar with Eaton next Thursday. With such a diverse workforce, Eaton partnered with Globoforce to create E-STAR, their social recognition program to support a culture of recognition across the company. How do you engage a workforce of more than 100,000 employees, working in the United States, China, Switzerland, and Brazil? Don’t forget to register here. MORE

And at Globoforce, we tend to follow our own star. Because, for us at Globoforce, this was the ultimate team-building experience. At Globoforce, we will continue to nurture and facilitate this conversation, but only you can broaden the circle of this community and gather together others who understand the vision. Ten months ago, it was just an idea. It was audacious. MORE

We found similar results in our last SHRM/Globoforce survey —that the top organizational challenge was employee retention/turnover. This question brings me to the second of five key findings from the new report published by the WorkHuman Research Institute at Globoforce:  . Every two years, WorldatWork surveys publishes a report on trends in employee recognition. Why the change? MORE

Judging:  All entries will be judged by  the Globoforce Communications Team , based on the following criteria: originality (25 percent), creativity (25 percent), use of language (10 percent), and appropriateness to contest theme (40 percent). Names of winners may also be published on the Globoforce Blog, the WorkHuman website and in Globoforce and WorkHuman Social Media channels. MORE

As Derek Irvine, Vice President, Client Strategy and Consulting at  Globoforce , pointed out in a quick historical office tour stretching from the Ancient Greeks to the knowledge age, we have “2,000 years of experience in removing humanity from the workplace.” Mindfulness, values, play, and other themes from the inaugural WorkHuman Summit. By Tim Leberecht. It was about time. Meaning! MORE

The Globoforce team is officially back from the HR Technology Conference and Expo in Las Vegas! We had some great conversations at the candy booth and a fantastic session with Cisco on Tuesday (more on that soon). And as promised, here’s a wrap up of some of trends I heard after spending three and a half days in sessions and keynotes. We need to re-think talent management data. and U.K. MORE

Enter a new book, published by McGraw Hill, and written by Globoforce’s Eric Mosley and Derek Irvine.  It is called The Power of Thanks , and if you care about bringing out the best in your employees, you need a copy. The workplace is undergoing a profound shift. Ideas like happiness, engagement, and positive psychology have taken root in the organizational vocabulary. What do we expect? MORE

My favorite keynote was delivered by Tim Gard at the Celebrate the Profession breakfast on Tuesday morning (sponsored by Globoforce). Let us know in the comments or on Twitter @globoforce. While at WorldatWork’s Total Rewards conference in San Diego this week, my colleague and I visited a local spot called The Cat Café. There are rules, though. You can’t pick up the cats. Let it go. MORE

In an interview with Globoforce, WorkHuman 2015 speaker and author Brigid Schulte explained: “In our workplaces today, there’s a very powerful notion that the best workers, the ‘ideal’ worker, is someone who comes in early, stays late, eats lunch at their desk, travels at the drop of a hat, never has to rush off for the preschool play or child care pick up.” MORE

Judging: All entries will be judged by the Globoforce Communications Team , based on the following criteria: originality (25 percent), creativity (25 percent), use of language (10 percent), and appropriateness to contest theme (40 percent). Names of winners may also be published on the Globoforce Blog, the WorkHuman website and in Globoforce and WorkHuman Social Media channels. 3. MORE

Join Eric Bauer, Product Marketing Manager at Globoforce, and Robin Schooling, HR Executive and Strategist at 12 p.m. Every week, it seems, we read news about more companies “blowing up” performance management. Just a few days ago, GE executives said they are considering scrapping the annual raise in favor of, “being more flexible and re-thinking how we define rewards.”. hope you’ll join us! MORE

SHRM/Globoforce Employee Recognition Survey). We’ve all encountered people in our careers who are firm believers that workers are strictly motivated by money. Don’t you wish you could convince your stubborn colleagues of the business value of praise and recognition? Thankfully, there is a ton of research in this area. And that’s just one study. Deloitte). Bersin by Deloitte). Glassdoor). MORE

If you want to learn more about how the changing performance management landscape could impact your organization, be sure to register for the Globoforce webinar this Thursday with Rob Schmitter, Solutions Architect, and Melanie Schrems, Strategist and Consultant. But what do executives have to say about the latest trends? Am I moving in the right direction? Do you think I’m progressing? MORE

The cool thing is that I was able to cover a lot of our trip—including airfare and hotel—by redeeming my recognition points in Globoforce’s reward network. Some people lay on beaches for their vacation. We run road races. This past week I returned from a vacation in Iceland with my boyfriend, Andrew. But the trip was perfect for me. You see, I love to run. It doesn’t have to be like this. MORE

Recent research from the WorkHuman Research Institute at Globoforce validates this claim. Are you making gratitude all about yourself? Gratitude is the key to happiness in the workplace and everywhere else,” WorkHuman speaker and UC Davis professor Robert Emmons told us in an interview last year. Symptoms of this are exploitation, complaint, entitlement, gossip, and negativity. MORE

Willing to partner with Globoforce and the WorkHuman team to deliver the best possible experience and relevance for our audience. Interested in partnering with Globoforce and staying connected to the WorkHuman community beyond the conference itself. Are you a passionate promoter of a better future for the workplace? Do you have a unique and compelling story to tell? MORE

You can connect with Mike and the team via Twitter @workhuman or @Globoforce. When we set out to build WorkHuman we knew we were taking on a massive challenge. We wanted to transform a simple (if awesome) annual user event into a world-class conference on culture, organizational psychology and employee experience and would be relevant for people all over the business. In less than a year. MORE

In fact, a few of my Globoforce colleagues are en route as I type. In the expo hall, follow the Globoforce floor decals to booth #1253, where we’ll have all your favorite candy stocked. Plus there will be tons of people from Globoforce on hand to answer any questions you may have or walk you through a demo. Globoforce takes on #HRTechConf Click To Tweet. We’ll be there! MORE

Derek Irvine cited an alarming statistic from the new SHRM/Globoforce recognition survey—turnover is the top HR challenge this year. Thousands of HR professionals descended upon Las Vegas this week for the annual SHRM conference to network and learn the latest trends and best practices in the field. I was lucky enough to be part of this incredible event. Use culture to fight turnover. MORE

This idea is explored in greater detail in a new research study of more than 23,000 employees in 45 countries and territories, conducted by the IBM Smarter Workforce Institute and Globoforce’s WorkHuman Research Institute. New Employee Experience Index from @globoforce and @IBMSmtWorkforce #workhuman Click To Tweet. Download the full report here. IBMSmtWorkforce Click To Tweet. Vigor. MORE

Results from Globoforce’s new WorkHuman Research Institute report echo the Harvard Business School findings, particularly the importance of emotional support when it comes to employee happiness. WooHoo Inc. Some may argue that a bad work day could have nothing to do with the job itself. And that’s true—but rarely. said the bad day was caused by factors outside of work. Positive feedback. MORE

This is also an idea we explore in finding 3 of the new report from the WorkHuman Research Institute at Globoforce, which finds that: “Employees’ attitudes towards change and optimism for the future correlate with recognition effects to build a more human workplace.”. Optimists don’t just see the world through rose-colored glasses. Who wouldn’t want more of that kind of person on their team? MORE

Gratitude is essentially a celebration, especially salient in the context of the Globoforce focus on recognizing the worth and value of an employee. Lest you categorize the idea of gratitude as “fluff,” or not worthy of attention in business, consider this statement from Robert Emmons: “Gratitude is the high-octane fuel without which we’d be in relational ruin. How do you define gratitude? MORE

The new report from the WorkHuman Research Institute at Globoforce digs a bit deeper into trust and how it impacts culture. Do you have this level of trust in your coworkers? How much do you trust your coworkers? Your boss? How about senior leadership? It can impact your productivity—can you trust your colleague to finish their piece of the project? Or to give you a fair, unbiased review? MORE

Ways to Improve Employee Experience: New Research from IBM & Globoforce. Derek Irvine from Globoforce and Jay Dorio from IBM will share actionable insights from the study. Globoforce Workhuman Research Institute and IBM Smarter Workforce Institute Unveil a New Employee Experience Index. Design thinking is a fascinating idea. Click here to register. Hope you can join us! MORE

Why did you choose to partner with Globoforce? Simply put, it’s the proven experience that Globoforce has in recognition. We interviewed Globoforce’s customers and they said they’ve had great experiences with good coaching and global technology. And one of the most important things is the global approach that Globoforce offers and the easy-to-use technology. Any stories? MORE

Register for our webinar this Tuesday, March 15th with China Gorman and Julie Zadow from Globoforce. Curious what’s trending and top of mind in HR today? We’re kicking off a Q&A series with some of HR’s biggest influencers—people who have been in the trenches and know what it’s really like to work in HR. First up is Tim Sackett, HR blogger and president at HRU Technical Resources. MORE

Globoforce WorkHuman Research Institute and IBM Smarter Workforce Institute Unveil a New Employee Experience Index. LinkedIn’s Talent Connect conference was held in Las Vegas last week. LinkedIn’s annual Talent Connect conference , a gathering leaders in HR, recruiting, and talent acquisition, was held in Las Vegas last week. One person was even offering free limo rides. Be a maverick. MORE

Download the new SHRM Foundation report. Much of what has traditionally been labeled as the “softer” side of workplace culture – like civility , thriving , and playing to peoples’ emotions – are now coming to forefront as part of the # WorkHuman movement. HR practitioners and business leaders know—innately—how important they are to a thriving business. 72% more satisfied with their job. How Rude! MORE

Social platforms, including recognition platforms that use social technologies such as that of your company, Globoforce, allow any employee to give positive performance feedback to any other employee, 24/7, over any computing or mobile device. Globoforce was the first recognition company to see the connection between recognition and performance management, and that was an important insight. MORE

Learn more about Globoforce’s pre-packed integration for social recognition in our webinar this Wednesday. Globoforce is the only certified Workday partner offering pre-packed integration for social recognition. Rob Schmitter and Dan Fiore from Globoforce will do a live demo in our webinar this Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m. Greater talent insight for performance reviews. MORE

This is a question the Globoforce WorkHuman Research Institute explores in a new report, The ROI of Recognition in Building a More Human Workplace. In a recent post on how to elevate the role of HR , I mentioned that culture and engagement ranked as the number one trend in Deloitte University Press’ 2015 Global Human Capital Trends report. What actually works in driving culture change? MORE

In our 2015 SHRM/Globoforce Survey , 66% of HR professionals said values-based recognition helped build a stronger employer brand. According to Randstad , U.S. businesses spend more than $110 billion on talent acquisition. That’s more than $3,000 per hire. Just looking at the numbers alone, there is not a company in the U.S.—and For one, job seekers are more informed than ever before. MORE

She’s also co-hosted a couple of webinars with Globoforce over the years, including How to Get Buy In for Recognition and The Power of Thanks Roundtable Discussion. In this week’s edition of HR influencer Q&As, we chat with Laurie Ruettimann. You may know her by her blogs, The Cynical Girl and Punk Rock HR, which was named a top 100 website for women by Forbes. Enjoy! In that order. MORE

 . A few weeks back we published the latest in our series of reports from the SHRM/Globoforce recognition survey. Culture As a Competitive Differentiator: Findings from the 2015 SHRM/Globoforce Survey. To download and read the SHRM/Globoforce Survey Report, click here. The report includes: How values-based recognition is moving the needle for company culture. ET | 11 a.m. MORE