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Every time one of us succeeds at something — anything — our nerve cells release a chemical called dopamine, which stimulates the reward centre of our brain. It feels good! When you recognize a peer, it produces a double-dopamine rush: doing the behaviour feels great — and being recognized for it does, too. The Modern […]
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Employee experiences and their health and well-being continue to be important aspects of work. Artificial intelligence remains a major focus as technology continues to advance. And how employees learn comes into focus as younger generations look for new opportunities for growth and development in their careers. In this webinar, we talk about emerging currencies of […]
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What is a hybrid workforce? Most of us think of a hybrid workforce as a group of employees who can work from their company’s workplace as well as remotely. However, what we realized from working with our clients these past 18 months is that a hybrid workforce is more diversified than we originally thought. […]
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What is employee recognition? Employee recognition is the timely, informal or formal acknowledgement of a person’s behaviour, effort, or business result that supports the organization’s goals and values, and exceeds his superior’s normal expectations. What is the connection between recognition and turnover? BI WORLDWIDE (BIW) conducted a study on the correlation between employee turnover among employees who are […]
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EVP is the way in which an employee experiences everything about what they have going on with their coworkers, team, boss, leader, and their organization. Those decisions regarding the value proposition are made moment to moment. These moment-to-moment experiences build over time into this cumulative thing called the EVP. Your EVP is also important for […]
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If you asked your employees to share three things you do as an organization to inspire them, what would they say? Inspiration is what moves us beyond the mundane toward the extraordinary. Academicians Todd Thrash and Andrew Elliot developed an Inspiration Index1 and found that inspired people: – We’re more creative – Believed in their own abilities – Had higher self-esteem – […]
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Employee recognition programs are an essential part of delivering quality experiences for your customers – whether it be peer-to-peer or manager discretionary recognition with points. We know that those who are frequently recognized are more committed and work more intensely and deliver better service. In a study of over 23,000 employees, BIW found that a […]
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A study by Equifax Workforce Solutions showed that 40% of turnover occurs within the first six months of an employee’s job experience. With a talent-mobile workforce, employees have a wider range of potential employers to evaluate than ever before. The Challenge A critical issue that organizations face is how to attract and retain employees. Companies must anticipate […]
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Building a positive and energized workforce takes more than participation in a company recognition program. It takes attitude and action to support the initiative. Here are 24 fast and fun ideas leaders can use to give employees the recognition they deserve: Learn more about our employee recognition program. Ready to get started? Talk to an […]
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What is World Gratitude Day? Celebrate World Gratitude Day on September 21st to foster appreciation, positivity, and connection. Originating in 1965 by Sri Chinmoy, this day can significantly boost employees’ mental and physical health, team morale, and overall organizational success. Why is gratitude impactful? It’s not just about recognition; expressing gratitude at work leads to […]