Long before the global pandemic, remote working was a growing trend. It is entirely possible though, that the coronavirus has exposed you to the unique challenges that come with managing a remote workforce for the very first time. If so, then you might be scratching your head wondering how on earth to keep people you […]
Category: Employee Engagement
April 22nd Is Administrative Professionals Day
Administrative Professionals Day grew out of the formation of the National Secretaries Association, which was formed in 1942 to recognize the contributions of secretaries, receptionists and related professionals. In 1952, Charles Sawyer, the US Secretary of Commerce, declared June 4th as ‘National Secretaries Day’ to formalize the occasion. Over the years, the name of the […]
Improve Morale and Keep Your Work-From-Home Employees Engaged With This Planter Set
With most, if not all of your employees working from home these days, morale –and hence engagement may be negatively affected. It’s no fun being cooped up inside all days and worse, there’s no end in sight yet. With that in mind, if you’re looking for a fun, easy, and inexpensive way to help lift […]
Surprise Your Remote Employee With Gifts
SAre most of your employees working from home right now? If so, their spirits are probably low due to being locked down. You can change that with a surprise in the form of a small gift to show your appreciation for them and their efforts during these troubling times. If you like the thought, but […]
Thank Your Volunteers – National Volunteer Week Is In April!
Are some of the employees who work for you civic minded? Are you aware of their acts of volunteerism? If so, even if you don’t personally celebrate National Volunteer Week in your office, if you know your employees do that sort of thing, recognizing their efforts in the community would be a splendid way of […]
Why Your Company Needs A Recognition Program And How To Get One Started
If you don’t yet have an employee recognition program set up inside your company and you’ve been wondering what all the fuss is about, this short article is for you. We’ll cut through the clutter and get to the heart of the matter, then outline in broad strokes how you can go about creating one. […]
7 Great Employee Gifts For March
Looking for some exciting new gift ideas to incorporate into your reward and recognition program? Every month we expand our product line further. If none of the current items we offer are exactly what you’re looking for, check out some of our newest arrivals! The Thanks For All You Do Heather Backpack Backpacks and go-bags […]
Keeping Morale High During the Coronavirus Pandemic
We live in uncertain times. Recently, with the Coronavirus being everywhere in the news, the sense of fear is electric, running like a current through our daily lives. Naturally, that has an impact on job performance. How could it not? When people are scared, they’re not going to be performing at their best. Given that […]
Tips for Celebrating St. Patrick’s At The Office
While St. Patrick’s Day may not be the most popular holiday on the calendar, it’s certainly got its share of fans and supporters and let’s face it, it’s just a fun holiday in general, so why not celebrate it? The good news is that if you’re considering having a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the […]
The Importance of Recognition in the Workplace and the Manager’s Role
Here are some statistics that may surprise you. Nearly half of all managers say their own anxiety increases when they have to give negative feedback to an employee that reports to them, which causes them to either delay giving the feedback, or simply not give it at all. On top of that, fully 40% of […]