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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…

We should all have plans for our lives, no matter how simple or grand they may be. However, when focusing on any goals, there are certain pitfalls we should actively look to avoid. Like New Year’s resolutions, goals can be quickly forgotten and discarded as time goes by, and may even be inadvertently downgraded from…

Many companies have employees who get together to present supervisors and managers with gifts throughout the year. Whether for birthdays, holidays or during special award ceremonies, it gives employees time to celebrate their boss. Unfortunately, many companies fail to recognize the perfect time to reciprocate. Employee Appreciation Day, which is celebrated on the first Friday…

It is not always easy to feel as if you’re leading your team in a way that encourages each person to tap into their natural talents and resources to assist your company in moving forward. Are you at odds when it comes to feeling that you’re striking the right balance between being a boss or…