You may not have been able to escape the little ghouls and goblins during Halloween but these frightening creatures have no place at work. Unfortunately most workplaces have their fair share of scary employees, so learning to cope with difficult employees is vital. If you’ve ever read Robert Fulghum’s poem “All I Ever Really Needed […]
2013 “Workolutions” Will Increase Employee Productivity and Morale
The words “new year” are synonymous with “resolutions” for most people. Even though you might not come out and verbally declare anything that you will regret committing to later (next week), you have probably thought through some of the popular resolutions as 2013 commenced. Exercise more, eat less, save money, volunteer, etc. But every year […]
Employee Relations – Tis’ the Season of Holiday Gatherings
Social Media and Rewards & Recognition
Even recognition programs are catching the social media bug. Motivating and recognizing employees remains the goal of these programs, but the delivery has changed. Acknowledging an employee’s hard work feeds the intrinsic need most people have for appreciation and will reinforce a job well done. Conventional programs recognize employees through traditional means such as company […]
Meaningful Employee Recognition
You may have missed Employee Appreciation Day in March, but while it’s always good to take time out of your busy schedule to say thanks, showing appreciation to your employees should be more than just one day a year. Creating a culture of appreciation and recognition can go a long way towards improving employee productivity […]
Rewards and Recognition 101 – Part II
Similar to holiday shopping, there’s no one stop shopping in Rewards & Recognition programs. As you read on, think about what’s going to work at your organization. Use your imagination to create a program that will work for you. As you develop the program, there are a couple of questions you’ll want to answer: What […]
