Isn’t it enough to say “thanks” every five years? In a word, no! A service awards banquet is a great way to acknowledge years of service. If you’re doing it, by all means keep it up. Who doesn’t love having their dedication to the company recognized by management and peers? But don’t make your employees […]
Month: November 2014
Employee Recognition in the Digital Age
Rewarding Employees Digitally Remember paper? It’s still out there, but more and more employers are going digital. Since you’re reading this online, you’re obviously among them! Employee recognition takes to the digital age like a duck to water. Technology lets employees choose rewards more easily and receive them faster. It helps managers boost morale and […]
The Week of Thanksgiving
Don’t forget to set your scales back ten pounds this week.
Cut Health Care Costs with Wellness Programs
You can’t put a price on good health … or can you? According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, it takes an estimated $13,000 annually to provide premium health care benefits to a typical employee and his or her dependents, with $10,000 of that annual amount paid by the employer. Health care costs have risen 10% […]
Just say, “Thanks”!
This short word is long on rewards, especially when you throw a gift into the mix! Start recognizing – and rewarding – your employees’ performance and you’ll soon see big benefits in your workplace. Sincere appreciation on a regular basis builds a two-way bridge between manager and employee, leading to deeper loyalty and more effective […]
Strike a Balance for Successful Safety Recognition
You’ve just established a safety incentive program. Congratulations! You can look forward to fewer injuries, better morale and higher productivity in your organization. One thing you might not have taken into account, however: Some employees might be so focused on the rewards that they simply don’t report work-related injuries and illnesses. Is it a lost […]