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Workplace Engagement is the Secret to Happiness

Posted on 02/07/2017 in Employee Engagement

Being Fully Engaged is the Secret to Happiness

Can it be possible that being fully engaged, that is - being all-in, whatever you're doing, is really the Secret to Happiness?

Life is short, and there is so much for you to accomplish and grow as a person. Finding the key can be very rewarding and bring you much joy.

Let's explore this important life-changing idea.

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Recognition Programs for Employees | Ideas for Employee Incentives

Posted on 07/25/2016 in Employee Incentives

Incentives vs Recognition | Difference - Part 2

Continuing on the previous article: Incentive Definition - Part 1, this article summarizes the differences between Employee Incentives and Employee Recognition, and continues with answers to these important questions:

  • Who uses Employee Incentive and Recognition Programs?
  • What about their Costs?
  • Why Use Incentive or Employee Recognition Programs - what's the value?
  • What are the most common types of programs?
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How to Retain Good Employees

Posted on 04/07/2016 in Employee Recognition

How to keep your Best Employees with Recognition

In our previous article about how to hire great employees we described what organizations need to do to HIRE the best employees. This article addresses how to KEEP them by developing an employee retention strategy.

Having a comprehensive employee recognition strategy is a key part to hiring and retaining good employees. Below, some strategies will be explained on how to keep good employees.

To get the most from your strategy, recognition must become a common and frequent practice throughout your workplace. Let's start by considering how Employee Recognition can help you retain good employees in your organization.

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Recognizing Employees | The Importance of Recognition

Posted on 03/23/2016 in Employee Recognition

The ABCs of Employee Recognition

The US Department of Labor tracks all turnover rates, and one of the components of this measurement is the number of quits. These are voluntary separations initiated by the employee, and serve as a measurement of worker’s willingness to leave their jobs. In 2014, this rate has again increased slightly from the levels seen in 2013. Below, the importance of employee recognition is explained.

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Employees | Gifts for Employees Christmas

Posted on 10/28/2015 in Employee Holiday Gifts

Holiday Gifts Employees Really Want

The Christmas Holiday season is a great opportunity to say Thanks to your valued employees.

Most companies want it to be a memorable and personal experience to show the staff how much they truly care and to show appreciation for all they do.

You want to make recipients feel special by giving each employee a special gift, but there's so much to do, in so little time. What can you do to make finding employee holiday gifts easy? We have some holiday gift ideas for employees to share with you!

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Drivers of Employee Engagement | Employee Engagement Tips

Posted on 05/19/2015 in Employee Engagement

4 Key Drivers of Employee Engagement

employee-engagement.jpgEmployee Engagement levels significantly affect almost every measure of an organization's success.

Research and countless studies clearly and consistently show the direct link between an organization's success and the Engagement level of its employees.

With all of this proof regarding the value and benefits of higher employee engagement, is your company ready to make improving engagement a high priority?

Here's some employee engagement tips to get started.

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