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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 Theresa Harkins-Schulz
Employee engagement – a critical component of the employee experience – can keep employees connected and loyal to your company, especially during crises like the current Covid-19 pandemic. While company culture is often thought to be physically created in a building, a break room, or at an event, it’s actually a mindset that can be achieved through intent and actions.

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?

By Kelley Briggs
Many companies in HR technology claim to affect engagement — and many of them do! But most only touch one or two pieces of the engagement puzzle, and it’s tough to get a complete picture of how you’re affecting the entire employee experience.

By Theresa Harkins-Schulz
Our workplaces are rich with diversity. When we create inclusive cultures, employees can be themselves, and acknowledge and celebrate their differences. As more businesses focus on diversity and inclusion, using the politically-correct phrase “Happy Holidays” is not enough. Consider these 10 tips to create an inclusive workplace, starting in December, and extending into 2021:

By Theresa Harkins-Schulz
Our workplaces are rich with diversity. When we create inclusive cultures, employees can be themselves, and acknowledge and celebrate their differences. As more businesses focus on diversity and inclusion, using the politically correct phrase “Happy Holidays” is not enough. Consider these 10 tips to create an inclusive workplace, starting in December, and extending into 2021.

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.

By Katie Fanuko
When you think about the service anniversary program at your organization, what comes to mind?... A personalized plaque and a nice moment of recognition in front of the team?

By Gene Park
Subscribe now and receive new articles sent directly to your Inbox and influencers. However, CEOs don’t have the broad reach that can permeate all levels of organizations. So as you look for office influencers, you will need more than one and at multiple levels; perhaps a cohort. But how do you find them? Once you find them, how can you turn those influencers into employee recognition or engagement program champions and promoters?

By Gene Park
Companies today experience a much more diverse workforce than they have in the past. The age range among their employees is one of the widest in history, spanning from those born in the 1920's (the Silent Generation) to those born in the 1980's (the Millennials). With members of the Silent. Generation staying in the workforce longer, and Millennials entering the workforce at a faster rate, it is important for companies to understand and manage the differences each generation brings to the company.

By An Inspirus Contributor
The first wave of Gen Z is entering the workforce and they’re already leaving an indelible mark. Understanding what motivates Generation Z is critical to your employee engagement strategy as they become part of your multigenerational workforce. Born after 1995, Gen Z is the first truly all-digital generation, earning the group two monikers—iGen and digital natives.

By Gene Park
If you’ve tried to achieve the illusive work-life balance, you’re in good company. Countless employees have attempted to find this equilibrium, allowing them to mix professional and personal responsibilities throughout their day. It’s not easy to achieve—even CEOs have referred to work-life balance as a “myth”. Perhaps it is. Considering how many employees are working remotely, now may be the time to re-examine the concept of work-life balance.

By Inspirus Contributer
Working from home can have its perks, such as no commute and time added back to your morning. However, as more workers are working remotely, many may realize that the perks also come with a few challenges, such as feeling like you never leave the office, lapses in communication with coworkers, loneliness, and burnout.

By Gene Park
As many in the workforce have transitioned to working from home, we are hearing that some employees are hitting a wall. This can include facing frustrations with learning new tools, feeling isolated, or even feeling invisible (lonely). But as we continue to adjust to a new working normal, there are ways that managers can keep employees engaged and productive over the long term.