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Employee Appreciation Gone Wrong - A Speak-Out

 

One guy's thanks is sometimes another guy's pain in the cranium…

Last week we asked people to tell us one thing an employer had done for them that made them feel truly appreciated.  This week we decided to flip the coin and ask the reverse:  What is the worst attempt an employer has ever made [...]

How to Make an Awards Presentation Fun

 

One need not emulate the Golden Globes to make the awards presentation entertaining.

It’s time to set aside some time, pull all the employees together, and present the latest awards. Sure, for the recipients, receiving the awards and the recognition is already exciting, but how do you make an awards presentation fun for everyone?  To [...]

What Makes an Employee Feel Appreciated? A Speak-Out

What makes an employee feel appreciated?  We may assume we know the answer to that question; we may even assume we’re doing it for our employees already, but are we?  I asked a few hard workers an important question: ” What was one thing an employer did for you that made you feel truly appreciated?” [...]

Company & Office Party Ideas #2 - The Winter BBQ

This part of the winter can get pretty tedious up in the northern regions of the U.S.  No doubt the entire country, however, finds itself restless for the more carefree days of summer.  We still have to wait it out, but a respite from winter, if only for the afternoon, could be just what the [...]

Inexpensive Recognition Award Ideas for Employees

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When an employee has gone the extra mile or made an accomplishment that you don’t want to let go unrecognized, it’s nice to be ready with something that says “thank you”.  Such an item doesn’t have to be costly, but it should have some thought behind it.  The best recognition [...]