The Holiday season is fast approaching and that means gift giving! Of course, there’s more to holiday gifting than just gathering your team around and handing out presents. Presentation and timing really matter. The best gifts don’t just show up, they arrive at the perfect moment and in a way that makes people smile. Pick […]
Category: Employee Engagement
Culture Starts on Day One: Onboarding New Employees With Your Core Values
At some point in your career, you’ve probably worked at a place that really struggled to maintain its corporate culture. It may have felt that with each new hire, the company’s culture drifted farther from what it had once been until it was almost unrecognizable. That’s not unusual because according to Gallup, only about one […]
The Four Secrets of Real Employee Engagement
You don’t need a fancy program to make people care, just a few simple habits that remind them they matter. We all want employees who care. People who show up, bring energy, and stick around because they actually want to be there. But the simple truth is that engagement doesn’t just happen. It’s earned, one […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Holiday Gift Ideas for Employees
If you’re in charge of buying holiday gifts for your employees, you may face a seemingly insurmountable problem. You will understandably want those gifts to feel personal, but also something where you don’t have to spend a lot of time buying an individual gift for five, 10, 20 or more people. You will also want […]
Distinctive Gift Ideas For Your Boss
Do you have a great boss? Are you looking for a gift that will express your appreciation for leadership and guidance? If so, then you’re in luck. Although the majority of the products we carry are geared toward rewarding and recognizing employees, we have a number of fantastic options for bosses too who need to […]
Recognition That Makes People Stay
You know how people say employees leave managers, not companies? That’s mostly true, but honestly, it goes deeper than that. A lot of folks don’t leave for the money or the perks. They leave because they start feeling invisible. And that’s the part leaders sometimes miss. Gallup and Workhuman have been digging into this for […]
Leading Through Uncertainty: Why Recognition is the Cure for Workplace Anxiety
Layoffs. AI taking jobs. Inflation. Trade wars.It’s no wonder so many employees today feel anxious, drained, and disengaged. Gallup data published in April revealed a sobering truth: only 21% of employees worldwide are engaged at work, down from the previous year. The steepest drop came from managers under 35—the very people tasked with bridging leadership […]
The Big Boss Era: Why Recognition Matters More Than Ever
The pandemic-era lean toward remote work is slowly reversing. A new wave of CEO mandates is pushing employees back in the office, trading flexibility for hustle culture. At Robinhood, CEO Vlad Tenev explained the company’s tiered return-to-office (RTO) policy this way: “Executives in-office five days a week, managers four, and individual contributors three, because it’s […]
When AI Turns Into Your Desk Buddy (and Why That’s a Problem)
AI tools, whether it’s ChatGPT, Claude, or Replika, are no longer just task crunchers. They’re becoming pseudo‑coworkers. People are naming them (“Deborah,” “Claude”), thanking them, venting to them, all of which are signs of emotional reliance. But here’s the catch: psychologists like Laura Greve warn that slipping into a routine of AI companionship can lead […]
How One Simple Habit Can Transform You Into an Exceptional Manager
New research shows that being an exceptional manager boils down to one simple-but-powerful habit: regular, meaningful recognition. According to the 2025 State of Recognition report from Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI), only 15% of employees feel their manager recognizes them regularly. That’s a seismic opportunity for leaders willing to lean into gratitude. But here’s where it […]