3 Ways to use Recognition to Boost Performance and Engagement

  Co-authored by: Irv Rubin Ph.D., CEO Matt Stone, J.D., COO Temenos, Inc.   Recognition is one of the most powerful development and morale-building tools. Most people will likely nod in agreement with this statement, yet the truth is that far too few managers are using recognition as effectively as they could to lead their […]

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Creative Ways to Recognize and Reward Employees

March 14, 2016

Being in the employee recognition business, we’re constantly on the lookout for fresh new ways to recognize and reward employees. We recently came across this “Ultimate List” of creative ways to reward employees by our friends at SnackNation. We thrive for these creative ideas and would like to share some of our favorites. Whether your organization […]

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Ring In the New Year with 5 Employee Recognition Quotes

February 1, 2016

Start the New Year out right. Encourage, motivate and engage employees by learning the language of recognition. It doesn’t take a big investment of time, effort, or money to recognize employee contributions in an effective and meaningful way. Yet, the results could change your organization’s destination. For inspiration, here are some employee recognition quotes and sayings expressing gratitude: […]

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Onsite Recognition Event

July 29, 2015

It’s WOW Wednesday! HR leaders, execs, and managers: How do you WOW the people who go above and beyond for you in your business? Or, how have you been WOWed? Today’s WOW Wednesday comes from Mary Ann. She says: “We normally have a annual convention for our employees at which time we recognize service award […]

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Group Chats and Recognition Over Coffee

June 10, 2015

It’s WOW Wednesday! HR leaders, execs, and managers: How do you WOW the people who go above and beyond for you in your business? Or, how have you been WOWed? Today’s WOW Wednesday comes from Robin. She says: “Coffee with my director. Pick 5 employees to have coffee and talk about anything.” Share your own […]

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Five Strategies to Increase Employee Engagement

January 10, 2014

According to Gallup’s State of Global Workplace report, only an alarming 13% of employees worldwide are engaged at their place of work. What do these “engaged” workers exemplify? You will find these are the employees that are willing to go above and beyond to get the job done. They understand how their personal work relates to the […]

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Recognition to the Family of a Hard Working Employee

December 11, 2013

It’s WOW Wednesday! HR leaders, execs, and managers: How do you WOW the people who go above and beyond for you in your business? Or, how have you been WOWed? Today’s WOW Wednesday comes from Jane. She says: “When some employees had to work over the weekend, I sent a hand-written note home to their […]

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Points of Pride Bulletin Board

September 25, 2013

It’s WOW Wednesday! HR leaders, execs, and managers: How do you WOW the people who go above and beyond for you in your business? Or, how have you been WOWed? Today’s WOW Wednesday comes from Sharon. She says: “We have a points of pride bulletin board recognizing every day efforts of staff.  We also have […]

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