Many mistakenly think that recognition is only about expressing appreciation – telling someone thank you and moving on. In reality, recognition is about far more and, when applied strategically as in peer-to-peer recognition programs, it encourages teamwork and builds chemistry. Kris Dunn, the HR Capitalist, wrote well about this, keying off this basketball highlights video: […]
Posted on March 22nd, 2010 by admin
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“The purpose of Women’s History Month is to increase consciousness and knowledge of women’s history: to take one month of the year to remember the contributions of notable and ordinary women, in hopes that the day will soon come when it’s impossible to teach or learn history without remembering these contributions,” says Jone Johnson Lewis, […]
Posted on March 22nd, 2010 by admin
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Trust is one of the most fundamental aspects of the culture of many successful companies. In an organization culture that encourages thoughtful risk, experimentation, employee empowerment and employee engagement – all hallmarks of effective organizations – trust is paramount. Otherwise, the desired behaviors won’t occur. I find most definitions of trust difficult to get my […]
Posted on March 22nd, 2010 by admin
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Continuing on the theme of what you should avoid as you take on a Recognition Resolution, be sure not to complicate the simplicity of recognition. When making recognition available to all, which we’ve seen is most effective with peer to peer recognition, always keep clearly in mind who your power users are and remember they […]
Posted on March 22nd, 2010 by admin
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As the economic recovery continues, employers remain reluctant to hire new staff. Yet productivity has risen for five straight quarters as employers cut costs through layoffs. But can productivity continue to grow to meet new demand without new employees and with current employees who are battered and beaten down after the last year? As Stefan […]
Posted on March 22nd, 2010 by admin
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