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Category: Recognition & Motivation Ideas
Employee recognition is not just a great thing to do for people, it is a communication device which reinforces and rewards the most critical outcomes workers produce for your business. Once you recognize individuals effectively, you reinforce, with your selected means of acknowledgment, the actions and behaviors you most want to see people repeat. Efficient employee incentive ideas are simple, immediate, and can be reinforced with awards certificates, plaques or motivational gifts.
9 Summer Office Party Ideas to Boost Morale
While many companies note a decrease in productivity during the summer months, there are many ways to combat this! The
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Bike to Work! How to Get Employees to Participate this Summer
A healthy staff is a productive staff. This year, get everyone in the office geared up and ready to participate
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How to Keep Adults Engaged During a Training Seminar
Training is a necessary evil in the corporate world. As the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, Sylvia
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“The way your employees feel is the way your customers will feel,” writes author of Taking Care of the People
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While reaching for yet another cup of coffee to combat office sleepiness may seem like the most obvious thing to
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We know a thing or two about employee appreciation at Paper Direct. Part and parcel with it is an understanding
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15 Ways Schools Can Appreciate Their Teachers (on the Cheap)
Day in and day out, teachers go above and beyond. From staying late to help students with projects, to arriving
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An Administrative Professional’s Day Gift That Motivates
During any given weekday, an office’s administrative staff provides constant support to every other department, usually taking on the tasks
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Most managers truly want to inspire their employees to come up with creative ideas, be more productive and do better
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Think positive! Look on the bright side! Don’t worry, be happy! There’s so much out there these days about the
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It’s time to take a step back in time. You know, when MTV played music videos and MC Hammer balloon
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Recognition VS Rewards: The Difference & Why You Need Both
Most companies are well aware of how important it is to recognize and reward outstanding employees regularly. Saying “thank you”
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Promote a Positive Environment with Middle School Recognition
Successful teachers know that middle school recognition ideas are more than just simple certificates; they are tools that mean the
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Companies that have a recognition program in place are doing something right. These programs increase employee satisfaction and reduce turnover
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One of the most momentous times in a young adult’s life is their senior year of high school. It represents
Continue readingThe Top 5 Reasons Employees are Leaving your Company
As the new year gets underway, many people take a moment for self-reflection. Does my career fulfill my professional goals?
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Let’s face it. Most of us would rather by lying on a beach somewhere instead of cooped up in an
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With the new year comes new opportunities for your business. No doubt, gearing up with fresh ideas, promotions and marketing
Continue readingKeeping Employees Happy During the Holidays (It’s Easier Than you Think!)
For some companies, the holidays are a quiet and peaceful period. For others, especially those in the retail sector, it’s
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