Thought Leadership
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10 ways to attract, recruit & retain employees
There’s an old joke about a driver who is pulled over for speeding. The officer asks why the driver was going so fast, and the driver replies: “I don’t know where I’m going, but wherever it is, I’m making record time.” As leaders, we don’t want to find ourselves going nowhere fast and making record […]
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Goal setting journey
What is the most important thing you can do to boost productivity? Set goals. Big and small ones. What is the most important thing you can do to motivate your team? Personalized goals. What is the most important thing you can do to avoid burnout? Connect goals to purpose. What is the most important thing […]
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Creating a recognition-rich culture
What is a recognition-rich culture? The culture of a company (or even its brand voice) is a combination of factors and influences. These include corporate and social values, core principles, attitudes, and even history. A positive workplace culture adds quantifiable value to an organization through improved employee engagement, which leads to increased production and output. Positive workplace […]
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On The Spot cards
What are OTS cards? OTS cards are branded physical cards preloaded with Award Points. It’s a fun, quick, and easy way to reinforce behaviours and recognize accomplishments effectively. So why do our clients love them so much? Benefits Why Personally reward behaviour immediately Sincere, timely recognition given face-to-face is a gift that employees are thankful […]
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Avoid these 5 mistakes in your sales contests
Effective sales incentive contests require significant time, execution, and planning. Sales managers have to lay a solid foundation in terms of introducing the sales contest and ensure strong follow-up along the way. If done right, sales managers can see their sales shoot through the roof and renew passion among their sales team. If improperly executed […]
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How does budget influence your sales incentive structure
Harness the power of your sales team with incentives that inspire. Creating an effective sales incentive structure is both “art” and “science.” It must be insightfully driven, creatively constructed, and tailored to fit specific organizational challenges or goals. A good incentive structure motivates performance and must tap into participants’ intrinsic motivation, leading to a stronger […]
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Mental health inclusion in the workplace
Tom’s story: I am neither proud nor ashamed that I am, by definition, mentally ill. What we ALL need to be concerned about is that unlike physical illness, mental illness continues to carry a stigma that leads many not to confront it…or talk about it…or ask about it.”Tom’s thoughtful and heartfelt story resonates with those of […]
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How gamification can drive workplace performance
Gamification is a buzzword in business these days and has really caught on as a trend. But turning tasks into a game is as old as, well, spoonfuls of sugar. It’s just that technology is making it easier than ever to make the mundane – a bit more magical. All industries, including learning and development, […]
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Using eNPS to measure and improve employee recognition
As employers, we rely on many different aspects of work to engage and retain our current employees, as well as build a culture that will be attractive to prospective candidates. We refer to this as our EVP, or what we offer to employees in exchange for their time, talent, and commitment. In addition to the day-to-day […]