Every Employee Wants to be Appreciated
Whether you sense it or you’ve been told outright, having an employee that doesn’t feel appreciated can make for a difficult situation to deal with. Employees who feel they aren’t valued probably don’t perform at their very best, and you may be missing the level of professionalism you’ve come [...]
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 [...]
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?” [...]
For many companies, the holidays mean the perfect time for award presentations. Perhaps your company saves this special time of year to hand out plaques and awards for a job well done, years of service, and other mile-markers. To make your presentations more meaningful than a visit from St. Nick himself, it’s always best to make [...]
Ice Cream Socials are a Great Way to Reconnect at the Workplace
Yes, it’s November and rather chilly in most parts of the country. But what better time to plan a little break in the daily routine! I’m talking ice cream social – bowls, cones, hot fudge, neapolitan, rocky road, and all your coworkers. [...]