How employee recognition in SharePoint turned applause into ovation
And helped three organizations become one
When three organizations merged to form Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS), growing pains were unavoidable. Tripartite systems and...
Faint Praise: An Employee Recognition Program Post-Mortem
I sat down for a coffee with an HR Director who contacted me about their ailing employee recognition program.
By ailing I mean mostly dead. It had started well, they said. But participation...
3 ways an employee recognition program helps managers be better managers
Managing people isn't easy. According to Peter Drucker, the job of a manager is divided into 5 basic tasks: setting objectives, organizing, motivating and communicating, measuring, and...
5 keys to modernizing your formal awards program
Overcoming the three pitfalls impeding success of your enterprise awards program is much easier today than it was in past years. Internal channels to reach employees are freely available,...
How to leverage your recognition program for short-term campaigns
At one company, March marks Environment Month. The month is dedicated to encouraging employees to protect the environment, with the campaign being led by a small team within the Corporate...
5 ways to supercharge your employee culture
Money makes the world go ‘round … right? Not when it comes to employee culture and recognition. Handing your employee a $100 gift card in appreciation of a job well done might not rock...
There's no "I" in employee engagement
Remember those middle school inspirational posters that reminded you there's no "I" in team? Well, the same is true of employee engagement: it's not a "one-man show," no matter how...
Cut the Costs of Your Enterprise Awards Program
Does your awards program cost more than it should when it comes to administrative and marketing costs? And despite the cost and effort, do you suspect that the most deserving candidates are...
Is Your Enterprise Awards Program Evolving With Your Workforce?
The growing frequency of work-from-home employees and globally distributed work teams means that it is unlikely a colleague will pass by your desk and notice that you were the recipient of...
