Once an employee recognition program is live, it seems like the hard part's over. The details have been hammered out, the technology is live, the launch announcements have been sent …

If writing a thank-you message to your employee feels like a chore, imagine how it feels to receive it. These messages should encourage and inspire your employees, not bring on …

If you have not yet read my rant regarding soft skills, aka power skills, in our latest trends piece, I recommend you do that now (before I really get mad) …

In a previous blog, we discussed how the new generation of workers are responding to rewards and systems that encourage engagement. Prioritizing intrinsic over extrinsic rewards shifts engagement practices from …

When you find that your trusted OTC cold medicine isn’t stuffing up any of your sniffles, you may make a visit to your doctor. Though your elementary school nurse may …

An engaged workforce produces substantially better outcomes. According to Gallup’s most recent findings, engaged employees: treat customers better and attract new ones are more likely to remain with their organization …

Leaders are simplifying processes to get to a baseline level of output as many workers operate remotely. You'd think recognition and rewards fall into non-essential business services when in fact …

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the hospitality sector has an annual turnover rate of 73.8%, with over 6% of staff leaving every month. Whether it’s turnover, lack of …

Companies with engaged employees do more than run an employee recognition program–recognition is embedded in their culture. Simply encouraging employees, executives, and managers alike to express gratitude for jobs well …

Choosing an employee recognition and rewards platform can be overwhelming with the amount of features and functions available. Here are some important things to look out for when evaluating vendors …