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Can giving thanks make us happier, healthier, more satisfied, more motivated, and foster stronger relationships? Study after study seems to prove the answer is a resounding “yes.” According to a Washington Post article, “The science behind why you shouldn’t stop giving thanks after Thanksgiving,” in a 2003 study, gratitude experts Robert Emmons of the University […]

by Rae Steinbach Keeping the workplace safe is important for any business owner. That’s why it’s not enough to simply rely on management to maintain a safe working environment. Implementing a safety initiative isn’t going to be as effective as you might expect if your employees aren’t adjusting their own habits accordingly. Safety is very […]

Newer generations of employees entering the workplace are more likely to change jobs much more frequently. Research undertaken by KPMG reveals that UK University graduates today change companies nearly twice as often as they did 20 years ago. As the cost to replace an employee ranges from 25% to in excess of 75% of salary, […]

According to a Gallup article, your team members should be recognized for praise-worthy work on at least a weekly, if not a daily, basis. Recognizing your employees frequently causes a dopamine rush, the feel-good chemical in our brains, which creates a sense of pleasure and pride in a job well done. This, in turn, motivates […]

Most people would agree that recognizing employees for their efforts and contributions is a nice thing to do. But unfortunately it’s sometimes difficult for “nice things to do” to get prioritized in the daily grind of business.  For those wanting to make a positive difference in the workplace, the good news is that employee recognition is the […]

One of the most effective ways to boost employee satisfaction and productivity is to provide recognition for workers’ contributions.   Many organizations implement employee recognition programs in order to develop a culture where associates feel recognized and appreciated.  For these programs to be successful, it’s vital that the company’s managers and leaders actively embrace them. […]

One of the most frustrating things that can happen in an organization is not being recognized for your work. And unfortunately, too many senior leaders are out of touch with how often employees are recognized. Terryberry’s infographic will show you statistics of how often managers report giving recognition, compared to how often employees report receiving […]

Recognizing employees for their long-term service is among the most established  HR best practices, but is your organization doing service awards effectively? 80% of organizations have a service awards program in place. Yet most employees don’t feel adequately recognized for their work.  With a few simple tweaks, your service awards program can do more to engage, retain […]

Join us as Mike Byam of Terryberry hosts Hilti’s RED Rewards and Recognition Team for an informative webinar that shares a behind-the-scenes look at Hilti’s progressive employee recognition program and how employee recognition has helped Hilti appear on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For. Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT In […]

Few businesses are not looking to attract, retain, and motivate Millennial employees these days. And many leaders find themselves scratching their heads and asking, “What’s the secret?” It turns out Millennials (A.K.A Gen Y, born between 1980 and 2000) want what many of the rest of the population wants from their employer: to be treated […]