With worries that the economy is skirting the edge of a recession, many business owners are planning for the worst. Freezing new hires, reducing budgets and evaluating priorities are all prudent steps ...

I recently had the opportunity to observe an exemplary employee recognition program in action. It stood out largely because the two top leaders at the organization genuinely embraced it. Standing ...

While everything from the coldest January in 14 years to trade wars to wildfires have pressured restaurants to start 2025, labor remains a constant in the ever-evolving task of balancing costs in this ...

Even with the best intentions, a fragmented approach to employee recognition often fails to engage all employees across different departments, roles, and locations. Many organizations unintentionally ...

We asked industry experts to share an example of how their company encourages employee recognition—and how this has impacted their team’s morale. Discover innovative approaches, from ...

The healthcare industry, already a high-stress environment, has been significantly strained over the past few years. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing challenges and famously led to increased ...

As with most problems, the first step is to admit there is a problem. Are your teams understaffed, experiencing high levels of burnout, or both? Is employee engagement low? Is turnover high? Are your ...

A growing number of workers describe themselves as actively disengaged in their jobs. Quit rates are staying high. The case for active employee-recognition programs—a proven driver of both engagement ...

All employees like to be recognized and appreciated for their efforts. An effective employee recognition program is about acknowledging and rewarding your employees’ actions and behaviors that ...

Managers play a big role in how employees feel work, accounting for 70% of variance in employee engagement. For this reason, manager-to-direct-report recognition is vital for creating a culture where ...

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Effective employee recognition strategies, tailored to individual needs, can foster stronger emotional connections and boost engagement and loyalty. Establishing a routine of regular appreciation as a ...