There’s a tremendous debate raging right now among business owners regarding the question posed by this article. On one side, you’ve got people like the CEO of the Blackstone Group, Steve Schwarzman who thinks so, and has openly stated as much. As first reported by Bloomberg he said about employees: “they didn’t’ work as hard, […]
Category: Employee Engagement
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 […]
A CEO Cut His Pay So His Employees Could Get Paid More
You may not be familiar with Satish Malhotra, but if you live in or around Dallas, Texas, the name shouldring a bell. In recent weeks, he’s been quietly making headlines in the region for taking a step that fewCEOs would even consider. He volunteered for a pay cut in order to help offset the cost […]
Five Awesome Employee Gifts
If you’ve got big plans for the late summer and fall where your Employee Recognition Program is concerned, now is a great time to stock up on gifts and awards for your hardworking employees. If you’re struggling to come up with ideas, know that we are constantly expanding our product line, so there’s always something […]
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, […]
Liven Up Your Office This Summer With Inspirational Art
Over the past few years, there has been a vast migration, with legions of employees working from home. Some employers are looking into ways of coaxing their employees back into the office, but those efforts have had mixed results so far. If you’re one of the business owners who would love to see an increasing […]
Five New Gifts For July
Summertime is in full swing and if you’ve got a mid-summer reward and recognition event planned at your firm, you may be in the market for some fun new gifts. If that’s the position you find yourself in, we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our newest additions. The Awesome to the Core Jelly […]
Five Ways To Create An Inspiring Workplace
In decades past, employers didn’t really have to worry much about creating a work environment designed to inspire their employees to greater productivity. There was work to be done, employees were hired at a given rate, they came in, they did their jobs and they went home. Granted, if you listen to older people talk […]