Welcome back! If you caught part one of this series, you’ve already learned five powerful ways to strengthen your workplace culture through meaningful recognition. Now, let’s dive deeper. Here are five additional strategies to help you master the art of recognition and create a thriving, motivated team. 6. Align Recognition with Core ValuesWhen recognition ties […]
Category: Employee Recognition
Part One: 10 Tips for Becoming a Recognition Pro (1-5)
Ever wonder why some workplaces feel vibrant, energized, and motivated? Why some companies are simply a joy to work for? It’s usually because they’re powered by consistent and meaningful employee recognition. If you want to become a true recognition pro, it’s easier than you might think. This two-part series gives you a step-by-step roadmap to […]
Revenge Quitting: The Explosive Exit That’s Disrupting Workplaces
Workplace dissatisfaction isn’t new. But the way employees are choosing to handle it? That’s evolving, and fast. First, we had the Great Resignation, where workers left in droves for better opportunities. Then came Resenteeism, where employees stuck around, simmering in silent frustration. Now? We’ve got Revenge Quitting, and it’s a nightmare for HR. Employees aren’t […]
Why Soft Quitting Could be Be a Bigger Concern Than Quiet Quitting for Business Owners
Employee engagement is critical to the long-term success of any business, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that often rely on lean teams and collaborative efforts. Recently, two workplace trends have sparked significant discussion among business leaders: Quiet Quitting and Soft Quitting. While both signal deeper issues in workplace culture, understanding the distinctions that make […]
Return of the Great Resignation: Work Exodus in 2025
The term “Great Resignation” first dominated headlines in 2021, capturing the wave of employees leaving their jobs in search of better opportunities, flexibility, and fulfillment. Fast forward to 2025, and the phenomenon has returned with renewed force. As economic uncertainty lingers and workplace dissatisfaction grows, businesses find themselves grappling with yet another exodus of talent. […]
Managers Must Be Careful When Offering “Dry” Promotions!
Even if you’re not familiar with the term, you’re undoubtedly familiar with a practice. A “dry promotion” is a promotion in name only. It comes with a better sounding title and more responsibility, but not a pay increase. The practice is becoming increasingly common as we move into a period of the economic cycle where […]
Five Great Gift Ideas For Autumn!
Autumn is officially here and if you’re looking for some fantastic gift ideas for your recognition and rewards program, we’ve got you covered. Below, you’ll find a small selection of our latest arrivals: The Making A Difference Autumn Harvest Gift Box Gift sets are all the rage this year and this one packs a tremendous […]
Recognition Remix: Turning Employee Appreciation into a Personalized Playlist
In the world of employee recognition, the one-size-fits-all approach is a thing of the past. Today, forward-thinking companies are taking employee appreciation to a whole new level by creating personalized recognition experiences that resonate with each team member on an individual level. One innovative and fun way to achieve this is by turning employee appreciation […]
Being Inclusive In Employee Recognition
Do you have an inclusive, diverse workplace? These days, most companies strive to, and many managers believe that they do. Unfortunately, their employees in minority groups tend to feel differently. In fact, according to a recent survey, a staggering 83% of employees in a minority group feel that their employers talk about minorities in ways […]
Make Employee Retirement Parties Memorable!
It’s always a bittersweet occasion when one of your long serving employees retires, and if you’re like most managers or business owners, you want to mark the occasion with a party. Retirement parties are a different sort of celebration though. Sure, over the course of a given year, you might throw birthday parties, holiday parties, […]