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By Gene Park
Employee recognition is an effective, low-cost solution to avoiding employee departures. “Recognition, applied in the right ways, can tip the balance towards why an employee will stay with a company,” says Inspirus Solutions Architect, Sean Mayo. “When an employee leaves, an organization doesn’t just lose a trained employee. An organization can also lose customers—depending on the relationships—as well as intellectual capital.”

By Kelley Briggs
Peer-to-peer recognition from peers is a powerful way to build our relationships and tie together that social cohesion that everyone appreciates. Whether employees work from home, or at the company headquarters, they want to feel valued and respected by others around them. Receiving recognition that their contributions matter — especially to peers — creates a thriving culture for all employees.

By Gene Park
Both extrovert and introvert personalities bring unique attributes that benefit the workplace, however, there are characteristics that are more associated with each personality type. Generally speaking, extroverts are revitalized by spending time with others, whereas introverts recharge through... It’s important for managers to consider the role personality can play in how an individual prefers to be recognized and rewarded. For example, an introvert may be more comfortable with being acknowledged for a large accomplishment in front of their team, as opposed to the entire company during a meeting (whereas some extroverts might be thrilled with the latter option).

By Gene Park
Welcoming a new employee can be an exciting time for your team, especially if added talent enables your team to meet deliverables more efficiently.

By Gene Park
It’s a confusing time to shop for engagement technology.

By Gene Park
Recognition is crucial to an organization’s employee engagement strategy. Like most leaders, you intrinsically know recognition supports your organization’s productivity and top-line growth. But, how do you prove it to other executives who are looking for a return on the investment in an employee recognition program?

By Gene Park

By Inspirus Contributer
Inspire your employees to take their personal health goals to the next level. No matter the time of year, it’s always good to let your team take in the outdoors. Spending time outside has many benefits, such as reduced stress, but it also improves your productivity back in the office with a boost in concentration, short-term memory, and creative thinking skills [1]. Additionally, 53% of companies would like to create a workplace culture that promotes positive health habits among employees.

By An Inspirus Contributor
According to a survey conducted this year by Harvard Business Review, “companies with above-average total diversity had both 19% points higher innovation revenues and 9% points higher EBIT margins, on average.” A McKinsey analysis also found that “companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on their executive teams were 21% more likely to experience above-average profitability than companies in the fourth quartile,” as well as a “33% likelihood of outperformance on EBIT margin” for ethnic and cultural diversity.

By Gene Park
Surprise your coworkers with a little something special!... Who couldn’t use a little R-E-C-O-G-N-I-T-I-O-N? You may know them as, your right arm, or the go-to-person, maybe even the resident rock star. Why not celebrate them and all they do? The following ideas would work well to express appreciation to any coworker. It's more glamorous when their travel details are being handled by the one person who never gets to go anywhere. Why not bring a little something back or send a package from your destination, just for them?

By Theresa Harkins-Schulz
It may seem counterintuitive for today’s pressurized employees, but one of the best ways to be happier and more productive in the office is to escape from it. Vacation, with all the benefits it brings staff and employers alike, is finally being recognized as a valuable asset for any company. Whether it’s a week on the beach in Mexico, hiking in the Alps or a trip to Las Vegas, research shows that getting away from it all is good for business.

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By Gene Park
To reflect the needs of a diverse global market, companies need to encourage diversity and inclusion within their own organizations. Along with creating a more representative workforce, diversity also helps to build a more successful company. A two-year research study by Deloitte [1] shows that companies who embrace diversity and inclusion in all aspects of their business statistically outperform their peers.

By Gene Park
Today’s top talent doesn’t fit into a mold, they are as diverse as the world around us. Follow these three lessons to ensure that your company rewards, recognizes and inspires diversity among all employees.

By Gene Park
Competing against products and services from much larger companies comes with the territory for small and medium sized enterprises. But should they also try to match big firms when it comes to parental policies? All the evidence suggests that small and medium-sized enterprises can gain tangible benefits from supporting employees who have to juggle a career with raising a family.