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It’s that time of year again: Happy New Year! As you plan for the year’s exciting array of upcoming events: birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, new additions to the family, backyard barbecues, baby showers, and more, you’ll want to keep Lane Award in mind for specially designed, unique and personalized…

Why is employee recognition so important? For starters, receiving limited or no recognition and/or praise is the number one reason people leave jobs. 79% of people quit their jobs citing ‘lack of appreciation’ for their reason for leaving. Also, 70% of employees say that their morale and motivation would improve dramatically if their managers simply…

Today’s workplace is unique, and undeniably different than it was even a mere decade ago. In order to adapt and navigate the many changes that have taken place within the workforce—and the people that make up that workforce— businesses should look to increase employee engagement which can improve performance, morale, retention, revenue, and productivity. Employee…

It’s difficult for businesses to run effectively or smoothly if their employees are unhappy. Morale has a huge impact when it comes to a company’s success. Employees who are unmotivated, dissatisfied or unhappy generally do not perform at the same level as motivated, enthusiastic employees. Part of the business of running an organization is to…

In the workplace of today, employee recognition should play an integral role as a key component of any company’s culture. Employee recognition is designed to reinforce specific practices and behaviors that result in a positive performance from employees, leading to increased productivity and a boost in your company’s bottom line. It is important to know…

“We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.” –John Dryden When we hear the word ‘habit,’ many people have a tendency to equate it to a negative act, such as smoking, nail-biting or tardiness. But habits can also be positive, such as eating healthily, exercising daily or simply focusing on completing your…

Many companies are well aware that losing employees is not just bad for business, it can also undercut the morale of the remaining employees, especially if those leaving are among the cream of the crop. It requires precious time, funding and resources to replace the valuable members of your professional team who decide to opt…

Employee recognition is the open acknowledgement and praise of employee achievement or behavior. Many professional organizations use employee recognition to express appreciation, reinforce desired behavior patterns and motivate employees. There are many avenues to choosing which method may work best for your organization in regard to recognizing outstanding employees. Recognition ceremonies can be achieved in…

Employee engagement is closely linked with the overall organizational performance of employees, individually—and collectively. Organizations with truly engaged employees have higher employee satisfaction, enjoy increased employee retention, and experience a higher rate of profitability, productivity, growth, and customer satisfaction. Conversely, companies with disengaged employees oftentimes suffer from increased absenteeism and are left with employees who…

It’s no secret that employee engagement can dramatically increase retention and lower absenteeism. When properly executed, employee engagement can significantly increase interest and personal involvement from employees to assist in meeting and exceeding your organization’s vision and mission statement. Besides experiencing a plethora of additional benefits, it can also mean higher profitability for your organization…