Employee Recognition

By Kelley Briggs
As a leader in your organization, you likely know just how advantageous it can be to reward and recognize the efforts of your employees to your workplace culture. These measures can improve team morale, employee engagement, and even your bottom line. But did you know that you can reap even greater benefits by tailoring your rewards and recognition system to your organization's culture?

By Kelley Briggs
If you’re a leader of your organization, any time you can find a reason to recognize the contributions of your workforce is an opportunity for you to increase employee engagement and improve team culture, all while giving employees the credit that they deserve. Whether you’re handing out a monthly award, celebrating a milestone, or simply saying thank you, a little special recognition can go a long way.

By Kelly Briggs
If you own or manage a business, employee turnover is simply a fact of life. Some employees will grow alongside the business and become a significant asset to the company’s day-to-day operations for many years. Some employees find that their needs and contributions only fit their position for a short time.

By Sean Mayo
In a world where money has a very powerful allure and a lot of it is offered up as a “quick fix” for all kinds of issues and problems, it’s easy to see why cold, hard cash is a popular go-to when it comes to motivating employees. When incentive-based programs first arrived on the scene, cash was the common reward of choice — with employees receiving, on average, $75 to $350.

By Patti Traglio
It’s no secret that salespeople are highly competitive individuals who thrive on validation and glory. But their job is not all roses and sunshine, they face constant obstacles and daily rejection. A Frontiers Study found this repetitive negativity causes bad moods and even aggression, which can lead to poor performance and lackluster sales. So how do you keep your sales force motivated and productive? It begins with understanding their “WHY?” — their motivation — and HOW they want to be valued in your organization.

By Kelley Briggs
One way that organizations avoid winding up on the wrong end of a survey like this is to recognize employee contributions through a service anniversary program. Celebrating service anniversaries are a simple, yet effective way to let your employees know they are a valued part of the team. In turn, this can lead to better productivity, an even stronger sense of loyalty, and less turnover.

By Gene Park
The top performers on your sales team are an invaluable part of your organization. They don’t just excel at their job — they set an example to the rest of the team, while representing company values to your customers and the competition. These high-quality sales pros are employees that any organization would want, which is why you need to recognize their efforts and acknowledge their value. If you don’t, another company just might.

By Paula Ambrozic
Most companies formally recognize tenure in some way. The odds are good that your organization is among them. But chances are also good that, like most companies, yours is not realizing the full potential of its service awards program.

By Sean Mayo
Points-based employee recognition programs are designed to reward employees with tangible monetary awards while removing the negatives associated with cash.

By Bill W. Tyler, CPS
One of the frustrating aspects of investing in an employee recognition program is the difficulty in making the connection between the investment and its improved business outcomes and financial returns. Ultimately, every company wants its employees to work together to achieve its vision.

By Theresa Harkins-Schulz
We become less efficient and more likely to make a mistake. Multi-tasking and high stress levels can dramatically increase the chance of job burnout. Are you being asked to do more with less resources? Are you juggling work with kids attending school online? Burnout can affect our physical and mental health, so finding balance in our lives is critically important. See if you identify with any of these signs of burnout. If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the signs of burnout above, here are some action steps you can take to help you manage and move through it.

By Kelly Briggs
Congrats! You've made the decision to design and implement an employee recognition program. In that case, you probably don't need to be sold on the many benefits a well-designed program will bring to your team. But, your recognition program is just like a beautifully-designed product: if nobody knows about it, it will languish in obscurity.

By Kelley Briggs
The very concept of the gig economy is built on trust — everything from getting into a stranger’s car (Uber and Lyft), to staying in their home (Airbnb and VRBO). Customers expect a good experience, and it takes a lot of effort to consistently meet customer needs. Many organizations leverage independent contract workers to help deliver an outstanding experience that will ultimately earn customer trust.

By Kelley Briggs
Can workers from multi-generations blend their talents and experiences seamlessly to form a well-oiled professional machine?

Service anniversary and retirement programs are a foundation of recognition for many organizations. No matter the size of your organization or the scope of your program, this type of recognition shows employees that your organization appreciates all they’ve accomplished over the years. Read the five service anniversary and retirement recognition program statistics that you need to keep in mind.