In his book The Rise of the Creative Class, Richard L. Florida highlights the factors that motivate creative workers like programmers and scientists. One of his conclusions is that increasing numbers of modern workers are motivated, at least in part, by peer recognition. This is why, even in today’s rocky economic climate, many people are willing to work for free on projects that they feel will win the respect of their peers. Fortunately, progressive managers are beginning to recognize the power of peer-to-peer recognition.
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5 Tips, 3 Approaches for Encouraging Peer-To-Peer Recognition
Monday, October 19th, 2009Five Effective Real-World Approaches to Employee Recognition
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Employee recognition has proven to be an influential factor in employee retention, engagement, and motivation. Organizations that successfully and consistently implement employee recognition enjoy long-term stability and higher profit margins. To better understand effective employee recognition, we’ve outlined five guidelines for this management strategy, along with real-world examples for each approach.
5 Last-Minute Employee Appreciation Ideas
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
You’re stuck in traffic, your dog threw up just as you were leaving the house, and you haven’t had your morning java. Yet, as you savor the exhaust on the expressway, you remember Allison, that certain employee who clearly needs some encouragement. Allison’s been working long hours on some tough projects—and doing a great job! You know timing is important. If you don’t recognize Allison soon, she may just feel like she needs to move on. But you don’t have time to draft a complex recognition plan—in fact, she needs to get some recognition today. So, how can you deliver thoughtful, specific employee recognition when you’re short on time? Read on for a few general techniques for quick employee recognition, inspired by Ken Lloyd’s 151 Quick Ways To Recognize and Reward Employees.
Fun: The Secret Ingredient in Employee Engagement
Thursday, September 24th, 2009Western cooking traditionally recognizes four major tastes: sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. The Japanese, however, add a fifth taste called unami, or savory flavor. Unami is beloved for its ability to enhance all of the other flavors of a dish. As in cooking, managers must maintain a delicate balance of key ingredients to maximize their workforce. Ingredients like salaries and benefits, feedback mechanisms, and good training are all important to strengthen Employee Engagement Management (EEM), and even bolsters your Customer Engagement. But there is usually one ingredient that is often forgotten. Just what is the unami of the business world? Fun.
A Solution: Employee Engagement And Retention in Healthcare
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Plenty of people will tell you how the American health system is broken. And yet, it’s not all doom and gloom. Even in America’s bloated health care system, some hospitals manage to hold down costs while maintaining high levels of care. As they look for ways to improve patient outcomes, many health care organizations are focusing on boosting employee engagement. Our research has shown that hospitals with higher levels of employee engagement also enjoy higher levels of patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, and staff retention. This article will explore how one health care organization, Sanford Health, improved operations by researching and boosting Employee Engagement.