Every workplace has its own weather system. Not the kind you check on your phone, but rather, the atmospheric chaos of morale patterns, energy fronts, and sudden storms brewing in the break room. Look back over the past year and it’s basically a calendar of emotional micro-seasons.Some are bright and some are chaotic. Some are […]
Category: Employee Recognition
How to Give Last-Minute Gifts That Still Feel Thoughtful
Look, we’ve all been there. Everybody has been in a situation where they meant to plan ahead and order gifts early and then…the clock just ran out on you. It happens. The calendar did what it always does in December — it vanished overnight. Running out of time doesn’t mean you’ve forgotten to appreciate your […]
The Rise of “Job Hugging”
Every few years, a new workplace trend tries to capture the collective mood of employees. We had the Great Resignation. Then Rage Applying. Quiet Quitting. Quiet Vacationing. And the latest buzz word shaping the headlines? Job Hugging. Job Hugging describes employees who cling to jobs they don’t love. Not because they’re happy. Not because they […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why Engaged Managers Matter More Than You Think
We talk a lot about employee engagement. About quiet quitting. About burnout. But too often, the conversation skips over one of the biggest drivers of all three: management. The truth is simple. Engaged teams don’t happen by accident. They happen when they’re led by managers who are present, empowered, and emotionally invested in their people. […]
10 Tips for Becoming a Recognition Pro
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. Recognition isn’t just a nice gesture—it’s the backbone of a motivated, productive, and loyal workforce. Ready to turn recognition into action? Consider elevating your […]
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 […]