Recognition A Strategic Focus in 2013

Great study from Gallup today and very relevant for organizations as they plan their 2013 engagement strategies.

December 20, 2012 | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Top Corporate Holiday Gifts for Employees: Memorable Recognition Events

Leveraging both emotional and financial elements during the holiday season creates a more engaged workforce which research shows is more likely to increase staff loyalty, productivity and customer satisfaction.  

December 7, 2012 | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

How Generation Y is Challenging Human Resources to Rethink Talent and Retention Strategies

As generation Y rapidly overshadows the traditional and baby boomer generations in the workplace, employers are challenged to understand their priorities to remain competitive in the marketplace and attract high performers.

November 5, 2012 | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Five Recognition and Reward Program Branding Essentials

Recognition and reward leader, Sodexo Motivation Solutions shares five brand-building essentials that create program excitement, increase participation and promote company values.

July 13, 2012 | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Do You Have A Culture of Recognition? Using Assessment Tools To Increase Employee Motivation

Taking the time to evaluate what motivates employees is a critical step towards increasing engagement levels throughout the workforce. By identifying the similarities and differences in employee attitudes, assessment tools communicate to organizational leaders what type of recognition will inspire their workplace.

June 20, 2012 | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Hospitals Leverage Employee Engagement To Increase Patient Satisfaction

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has put an emphasis on patient satisfaction scores; with this heighten interest hospital administrators are revisiting their employee recognition and reward programs as a means to increase employee engagement and achieve high patient satisfaction.

May 8, 2012 | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Achieving a Culture of Recognition Starts with Employee On-boarding

A new hire’s experience on their first day can set the stage (and their mindset) for the rest of their employment. Going the extra mile to make a new employee feel welcome the organization is an important first step in building employee engagement and achieving a sustainable culture of recognition company-wide.

April 11, 2012 | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

What Is The Correlation Between Employee Satisfaction And Successful Companies?

Each organization, with unique mission, vision and goals, is ultimately in search of one thing –success.  Success means different things to different people, but every organization - from start-ups to the well-established - looks forward to attaining this goal.  There are many tools today to assist an organization on their journey – but none are as prominently effective as happy employees.

March 14, 2012 | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Who Leads the Discussion To Embrace An Employee Recognition Program Technology Platform?

Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll managers all play a substantial role in an organization’s Human Resource Department. But when it comes to implementing the tools that can help a company achieve a culture of recognition and high employee engagement, who influences and leads these decisions?

January 30, 2012 | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

5 Steps To Building Employee Engagement In 2012

As we ring in a new year, now is the time reenergize your workforce. Consider these 5 helpful steps to building employee engagement in 2012.

January 3, 2012 | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

The Recognition Program Recipe - Employee Appreciation & Incentives

Frequently, employee incentive programs are interchanged with recognition programs, but are organizations sending the right message by just issuing an incentive? A multitude of studies exist that prove incentives are more effective when used in harmony with recognition - a time when the recipient can make a connection from appreciation to reward.

November 18, 2011 | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

What constitutes a successful recognition and reward program for hospital employees?

What constitutes a successful recognition and reward program for hospital employees?
Are there a set of Best Practices that define success?

This is the question Sodexo Motivation Solutions set out to answer, with the help of Benenson Strategy Group. In-depth interviews were conducted with C-Suite executives, human resources representatives and department heads at industry-leading hospitals across the United States.

October 31, 2011 | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Trends Survey Shows Corporate Merchandise Incentives Stabilizing

According to a new survey business executives are looking towards merchandise incentives in the post-recession economy as organizations renew their focus on sales activity and customer retention. 

October 10, 2011 | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Incentive Research Foundation/Incentive Federation Study Points to New Trends in Awards

Non-cash incentives are being tapped as a way to both control spending and  motivate employees and channel partners in an economy defined by growing austerity.

October 10, 2011 | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)

Employees First! The New Credo of Successful Companies

Until now, the received wisdom was summed up by the phrase: “Customers First!” This commitment has stood the test of time. But some companies have adopted the opposite approach, putting their employees at the center of their concerns because their well-being and motivation are crucial for success.

September 23, 2011 | Read More » | Leave a Comment (0)