Category: Employee Recognition

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, […]

Why Managers Don’t Recognize Their Employees, And Why They Absolutely Should!

According to the latest statistics, fully 80% of US companies now have an employee recognition program of one sort or another.  That naturally leads to an interesting question though:  What about the other 20%?  Why haven’t they embraced the idea? The answers vary, but broadly speaking, the reasons managers give for not creating one fall […]

Why Employee Appreciation Day Really Matters

The statistics on Employee Appreciation are clear.  As Forbes has previously reported, employees who feel appreciated are up to 12% more productive than their counterparts who don’t feel appreciated. More productive employees mean an improved bottom line for your company, no matter what business you’re in. It gets better:  Hiring a new employee is an […]