An old song says, “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” – but unfortunately, good employees do it all the time. Even with the standard two weeks’ notice, their departure...

We’re all encouraged to get our vision checked once a year – the same should apply to your corporate vision statement! If you’re not clear on exactly what that...

According to the old adage, that’s what you become when you’re “early to bed and early to rise.” Maybe so, but encouraging wellness in the workplace has the same...

No books required.  ;) Do you want to refer to a manual for every action you take during the day? I didn’t think so. And neither do your employees....

Quick: In 30 seconds or less, can you list your company’s core values? Don’t feel bad if you can’t. Most of us need a cheat sheet! But if it’s...

Most of us don’t wake up in the morning intending to accomplish a goal. Unless of course, you aim low…like not spilling your coffee or misplacing your phone. Seriously,...

Employee of the Month Programs for Productivity Many organizations in today’s work environment have removed Employee of the Month programs as they are deemed not necessary. If your organization...

If you haven’t made any New Year resolutions regarding your service awards programs, it’s never too late! Here are three great ideas for your consideration: Don’t wait to recognize...

Steak knives are a great gift for an award program. They’re practical, they look great – and many people wouldn’t just go out and buy them. A friend of...

It doesn’t take a name-brand provider to provide brand names. Generic products are great for supermarkets, not so much for service recognition programs. Let’s face it: whether it’s a...

Money talks, but a thoughtful gift speaks volumes. Plain and simple – non-cash incentives are good for your business. A properly designed incentive program can have a positive impact...

Turn that five-year service award recipient into a twenty-five year! Keeping a good employee today isn’t as hard as it was twenty years ago. This is one time when...

Every manager knows the power of positive reinforcement. But when it comes to recognition, sometimes the best intentions go slightly awry. Why? Recognition practices and programs impact each individual...

Great inventions often come from everyday problems, like the one our client Wake Forest Baptist Health was having. Their employees could no longer poke their service award lapel pins...

Everybody loves an anniversary, which makes me wonder why so many organizations only offer service recognition in five-year intervals. Yes, it can get costly to offer formal gifts every...

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...

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...

Don’t forget to set your scales back ten pounds this week.    

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...

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...