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Losing good employees has always been a challenge for businesses, but it currently is presenting an even greater set of problems: Can an emoji predict turnover? More employers are looking to implement “early warning systems” that help them understand when turnover at the organizational level might change. BI WORLDWIDE Canada (BIW) is committed to helping […]
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Two years ago, belonging and purpose were in the mix of factors that influence employee engagement but have very quickly risen to prominence as massive shifts occur in how work is experienced. Essentially becoming currencies of culture, the recent data we’re seeing indicates the degree to which employees feel like they belong and how they see purpose in […]
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According to TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks), 35% of employees feel isolated at work, resulting in a lack of commitment and engagement. In short, companies are blowing it. North American companies spend nearly $8 billion each year on diversity and inclusion (D&I) training which misses the mark because they neglect employees’ need to feel included. Currently, while remote […]
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Employee recognition programs are seen as an important tool to drive employee engagement, increase retention, and improve productivity. Approximately 80% of Fortune 500 companies have strong recognition programs that are designed to align cultural values, behaviours, accomplishments, and results across the entire organization. However, the emerging trend is to directly leverage the recognition program as […]
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It’s traditional to celebrate service anniversaries. In the past, companies formally congratulated employees on their 5-year milestone and then celebrated key work anniversaries after that —10 years, 20 years and so on. With employees making more frequent job changes, first- and third-year celebrations have become more common, and in some industries, even first and sixth-month anniversaries […]
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Employee recognition and engagement strategies are critical organizational tools that generate and reinforce positive behaviours, leading to measurable accomplishments and financial results. It is important to leverage your recognition strategy in a way that reinforces behaviours important to your work culture, plus infuses results-based recognition that drives company performance. Creating a recognition ecosystem that supports […]
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This year isn’t just about meeting the future; it’s about shaping it. At the heart of this shift are five key trends that will define how we work, lead and thrive in the years to come. From holistic employee experiences to the integration of artificial intelligence, these trends offer a blueprint for creating workplaces that […]
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Many managers realize they may have this gap in knowledge. 23% of those who said they wanted to be more equitable and inclusive shared they have not had training on how to do so. One in four of those managers say they don’t know what inclusive behaviours even look like. Promoting inclusive behaviours can have a substantial impact […]
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Impactful recognition has four key facets and while they’re different, humans and AI can play significant roles in all four. 1. Recognition must be timely AI should be used to alert managers – and potentially employees – when someone could be recognized. This can be because they have made progress toward a goal, accomplished a goal, were recognized by someone else or […]
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A global healthcare technology company explored the connection between recognition and employee sentiment. By analyzing survey results and recognition activity, they optimized their program to inspire employees worldwide. The data revealed significant positive impacts on engagement, retention, and performance. Discover how recognition transformed their organizational culture in the full case study.