Employee Engagement

By Kelly Briggs
Although most recognition programs are rooted in good intentions, some are sparked by an event — poor scores on an employee survey, for instance — that prompts HR managers to “do something.” Everything about the program is driven by a sense of urgency. As a result, quickly formed rewards and recognition programs often lack strategic focus and fail to deliver effective results.

By An Inspirus Contributer
Technology is transforming the ways we develop community within the modern workplace. How we interact, converse, recognize, and socialize is informed and shaped by the social platforms we use daily.

A sincere New Year message is the perfect way to kick off the new calendar year. A thoughtful message can do more than convey good wishes – it can energize, motivate, and align your team with the company’s vision and goals.

Need inspiration for your holiday celebration? We’ve gathered unique holiday party ideas that will take your office gathering to the next level.

By Gene Park
61% of Americans who responded to Cigna’s 2020 Loneliness Index report feeling lonely. Loneliness is an issue that touches many of our lives in some way. As more research centers on the impact of loneliness on our lives, its effect on the workplace is coming into focus. According to Hakan Ozcelik and Sigal Barsade, who authored No Employee is an Island: Workforce Loneliness and Job Performance, employees who experience loneliness report.

By Aspen Christopher
Feedback and engagement in the workplace go hand-in-hand. When delivered tactfully, the right types of employee feedback contribute to the growth of both an organization and the people who work there. Like any relationship, honest and trust-driven communication fuels success. In the case of workplace relationships, that communication hinges on the ability to freely share and receive feedback.

By Aspen Christopher
Feedback and engagement in the workplace go hand-in-hand. When delivered tactfully, the right types of employee feedback contribute to the growth of both an organization and the people who work there. Like any relationship, honest and trust-driven communication fuels success. In the case of workplace relationships, that communication hinges on the ability to freely share and receive feedback.

By Aspen Christopher
Most people would agree that constructive feedback is important for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and building engagement, commitment, and continued contributions from employees. But what many people may not know is that feedback from director supervisors or managers isn’t the only kind of feedback that matters.

By Aspen Christopher
Having a strong employee feedback culture can be one of the most impactful catalysts for change in an organization. Whether meaningful praise or thoughtful suggestions, feedback fuels progress, and continuous improvement.

By Aspen Christopher
Changing organizational culture is high on the priority list for leaders across multiple industries as they strive to compete in an increasingly competitive global environment. Being nimble and shifting strategies quickly is what helps them get and keep top talent. By elevating organizational culture, you can do just that!

By Kelley Briggs
Companies with strong, thriving cultures unequivocally do better. Employees are more engaged.

By Kelley Briggs
Many workplaces look vastly different than they did just a few years ago. Gone are the days of detached cubicles for companies that are instead embracing more flexible arrangements and remote work. Strictly hierarchical power structures are retreating in favor of a more team-centered, collaborative approach.

By Edgar Vargas
Creating an outstanding company culture that both promotes a healthy work environment and fuels business growth is no easy task. That’s where working with employee engagement experts can help bridge knowledge gaps and execute strategies with tangible impact. The working world looks very different. Not only are organizations needing to find new, fresh ways to motivate and support employees in order to remain competitive, but they must also deal with the challenges of dispersed workforces.

Savvy business leaders know that engaged employees are productive employees — and that productive employees help to drive business results and desired business outcomes. Unfortunately, engagement isn’t something that’s easy to achieve, or maintain. It’s something that companies of all types and sizes tend to struggle with.

By Aspen Christopher
Employee engagement is a hot topic in most business circles and has been for quite some time — for a very good reason. Engagement matters for business growth. When employees are engaged with the work they do and the organizations they do it for, they’re more productive, less prone to absenteeism and turnover, and more loyal.