It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of the “season of giving” but the “giving” of what? The giving of gifts is probably the first kind of giving that comes to mind. The season has become one of showing love and appreciation through material presents. While there is definite intrinsic, feel good value […]
Albert Einstein once said, “Try not to become a man of success but a man of value.” We can only suppose the ever brilliant Einstein would say such a thing because with value, success is imminent. It takes a lot to recruit and maintain top talent. When these employees of value come along, you want […]
With the upcoming holidays, it is time for your company to consider what kind of gifts to give to your employees as well as to the clients, partners, and affiliates that keep you strong year after year. While a reasonable budget is sensible for corporate gifts, it is important not to be too cheap, as […]
As an election year comes to a close, Americans are well aware of the issues our country and our economy face. The fact that yearly bonuses aren’t coming is a grave reality workers from coast-to-coast have to live with. However, employers everywhere should understand the competitive advantage companies who build a workforce and employee relationship […]
Every year, employee appreciation day comes and goes and only some businesses actually end up putting an event or a day in place for their most valued assets. While employee appreciation day is much more common in small and medium sized companies, the reality is not many firms actually end up putting on events for […]
If you have a small activity staff at your facility, expand your recognition week by teaming up with activity professionals from other facilities in the local area. Hold a luncheon for everyone. Recruit your facility’s dietary staff to prepare the food. Put Mini LED Flashlight Key Ring & Pen Gift Sets on the tables. And […]
We understand employees perform better when they are recognized. Everyone likes to be appreciated and when business leaders take the time to encourage and thank the people who make their company function, anything can be achieved. Morale is boosted and statistics show that employees will produce more and perform at a much higher rate. Looking […]
According to author and management consultant Rosabeth Moss Kanter, “Recognition, saying thank you in public and perhaps giving a tangible gift along with the words, has multiple functions beyond simple human courtesy. To the employee, recognition signifies that someone noticed and someone cares. To the rest of the organization, recognition creates role models and communicates […]
Match the reward to the person – Start with knowing your employees and their personal preferences, and reward employees in ways they will truly find rewarding. Such rewards may be personal or official, informal or formal, public or private, and may take the shape of gifts or activities. To save yourself from guessing what employees […]
Plan an activity that gives your housekeeping staff members the opportunity to show their creativity. Challenge them to build towers out of bars of soap. Announce that you are looking for height as well as attractiveness in shape. Once the towers are built, thank your housekeepers with “Housekeeping: Together We Shine” Photo/ Mirror Key Rings […]
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