The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has given rise to a number of challenges and has seen millions of people working from home and learning new ways of adapting. One of the biggest problems faced by remote workers is the sense of isolation, and combatting that has proven to be a daunting challenge for even the most […]
Category: Employee Engagement
Should You Offer Your Employees Friday’s Off This Summer?
Looking for an easy way to improve morale? Why not consider giving the people who report to you Friday’s off this summer. According to a recent survey, it’s an idea that is catching fire. In 2015, just 20% of companies gave their employees Fridays off and last year, that percentage increased to a whopping 42%! […]
How To Engage Remote Workers
Dealing with a mostly remote workforce and keeping them engaged can be a daunting challenge. In the face of the global pandemic we are all currently living through, this is a challenge that a great many managers have found themselves having to face, and although some parts of the economy are beginning to open back […]
Celebrating July 4th at the Office
With people beginning to report back to their offices, you might be interested in doing something special for the 4th of July. If so, here are a few ideas to get your mind turning on how to get the most out of one of the most-celebrated holidays in the nation. Decorations, Decorations, and More Decorations! […]
5 New Gift Ideas For June
With the pandemic still raging and tens of millions of people still working from home, gifts and rewards for recognition are more important than ever. If you’re interested in giving a few gifts, but your inventory is running low or you’re looking for something new, here’s a quick overview of a few of the latest […]
How To Handle Q4 Awards When 2020 Goals Are Missed Due To COVID-19
If you’re a business owner or a C level executive, here’s something that’s probably been on your mind lately: Given the reality of the pandemic, it’s almost certain that you’re going to miss whatever fourth quarter targets you had planned on meeting. The fact of the matter is that the economic disruptions caused by COVID-19 […]
How To Do Remote Award Ceremonies Via Zoom
Rewarding and recognizing your employees can be tricky and challenging even without a global pandemic to deal with on top of everything else. It’s certainly true though, that since the pandemic has forced so many people to work from home and placed sharp restrictions on large gatherings of people, hosting an award ceremony is more […]
How To Reward Those Who Come Back After COVID-19 Lifts
Although it may not seem like it right now, the global pandemic will eventually end. When it does, life will begin returning to normal. People will start coming back into the office again after an extended hibernation working from home. The simple truth is that in a lot of companies, not everyone will come back. […]
Recognizing Your Remote Employees & Keeping Them Engaged
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 […]
2022, 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 […]