Who Leads the Discussion To Embrace An Employee Recognition Program Technology Platform?

Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll managers all play a substantial role in an organization’s Human Resource Department. But when it comes to implementing the tools that can help a company achieve a culture of recognition and high employee engagement, who influences and leads these decisions?

January 30, 2012 | General | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

5 Steps To Building Employee Engagement In 2012

As we ring in a new year, now is the time reenergize your workforce. Consider these 5 helpful steps to building employee engagement in 2012.

January 3, 2012 | General | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

The Recognition Program Recipe - Employee Appreciation & Incentives

Frequently, employee incentive programs are interchanged with recognition programs, but are organizations sending the right message by just issuing an incentive? A multitude of studies exist that prove incentives are more effective when used in harmony with recognition - a time when the recipient can make a connection from appreciation to reward.

November 18, 2011 | General | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

What constitutes a successful recognition and reward program for hospital employees?

What constitutes a successful recognition and reward program for hospital employees?
Are there a set of Best Practices that define success?

This is the question Sodexo Motivation Solutions set out to answer, with the help of Benenson Strategy Group. In-depth interviews were conducted with C-Suite executives, human resources representatives and department heads at industry-leading hospitals across the United States.

October 31, 2011 | General | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Trends Survey Shows Corporate Merchandise Incentives Stabilizing

According to a new survey business executives are looking towards merchandise incentives in the post-recession economy as organizations renew their focus on sales activity and customer retention. 

October 10, 2011 | White Papers | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Incentive Research Foundation/Incentive Federation Study Points to New Trends in Awards

Non-cash incentives are being tapped as a way to both control spending and  motivate employees and channel partners in an economy defined by growing austerity.

October 10, 2011 | White Papers | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Employees First! The New Credo of Successful Companies

Until now, the received wisdom was summed up by the phrase: “Customers First!” This commitment has stood the test of time. But some companies have adopted the opposite approach, putting their employees at the center of their concerns because their well-being and motivation are crucial for success.

September 23, 2011 | General | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

It’s The Little Things That Count

Even the smallest encouragement can brighten someone’s day, change attitudes for the better, or spur someone to reach a personal best.  Don’t let such an opportunity go by. Recognize the little things, and bigger achievements will follow. 

September 21, 2011 | General | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Rethinking Recognition and Reward Program Design To Capitalize on Generational Opportunities

The interchange between retiring Baby Boomers and Gen Y’ers in the workplace has created a ripple in organizational dynamics. Research indicates that people communicate based on their generational backgrounds and each generation has distinct attitudes, behaviors, expectations, habits and motivational buttons. Understanding what makes the members of different generations tick is instrumental in developing the most appropriate and effective motivational practices. Innovative employers have revamped their ‘one-size-fits-all’ award programs and have converted to developing flexible and personalized recognition and reward programs, and in the process set clear and attainable goals for employees.

September 2, 2011 | General | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

The Power of Peer Recognition

Everyone likes to be recognized for a job well done.  Recognition from one’s peers can have a special significance, a feeling of accomplishment that comes from knowing that you are appreciated and respected by your peers.  Employees can utilize different tools to help encourage a substantial peer-to-peer recognition program such as...

August 8, 2011 | General | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Study Reveals Key Findings in Hospital Recognition Programs Effectiveness

GAITHERSBURG, Md., June 20, 2011 –  Essential insights for the healthcare industry, facing critical employee shortages, high turnover and burnout.

August 2, 2011 | Press Releases | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

5 Ways to Build Employee Commitment Through Day-to-Day Recognition

The ways in which people are recognized and rewarded have significant impact on the effectiveness of recognition. Most managers falsely assume it has to be big and expensive to get the point across. Keep it simple with these 5 steps and build employee commitment with the use of daily recognition.

July 29, 2011 | General | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Do adjunct Recognition Programs really work?

Top performing hospitals across the U.S. leverage a combination of hospital-wide, grassroots, and or department-level employee recognition programs.  Yet, despite the strategic importance executives place on employee recognition, a recent Sodexo study, Recognizing and Rewarding Hospital Employees, found an opportunity to enhance the creation and management of recognition programs.

June 30, 2011 | General | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Engagement is the key to keeping your best employees.

As the job market improves, your top talent may be looking for new career opportunities.  Engaging top performers through communication, training, and recognition are some of the key components to retaining top performers even with offers of higher salaries and better opportunities.

June 24, 2010 | General | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Is Recognition an Art or a Science?

During one of my recent morning jogs — it’s amazing the thinking that comes up during those — this question popped up: “Is recognition an art or a science?”

December 15, 2009 | General | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)