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 […]
Category: Employee Engagement
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! […]
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 […]
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. […]