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Absenteeism costs the U.S. 225.8 billion dollars a year (CDC). It makes sense that employers would try to curb absenteeism through recognition programs that reward and incentivize perfect attendance.   The problem?  Research has proven that perfect attendance awards are detrimental … Read More

Employee wellness programs started as a way to promote employees’ physical health and keep them coming to work more. But, over time, employers have embraced wellness because it promotes the overall health, emotional, mental, social, and physical, of employees.  Wellness … Read More

The month of May provides an opportunity for employees to refocus on employee health and physical fitness. The long distant New Year’s goals of getting in shape and exercising have been replaced by more current issues and distractions.  And in … Read More

Illness impacts productivity. Most employees understand the inconvenience an absent employee causes in the workplace. Unlike vacation days, which are taken in advance, a sick absence doesn’t provide advanced notice.  Why Vacations Don’t Impact Production the Same as Sick Days … Read More

In today’s world retirements parties are held remotely or in-person. But, either way you throw one, its an important opportunity for you to demonstrate how much you value longevity and to show your appreciation for the retiring employee.  Set a … Read More

Retirement is a time of many feelings. It brings excitement for the possibilities, fear of boredom, worry about missing out on relationships built, and often a change of identity. Your retiree has dedicated hours, and often years, to your organization. … Read More

This year, National Volunteer Week falls on April 18-24. National Volunteer Week is a great week to help employees see the impact they have on their communities.  Today’s workforce cares deeply about the positive impact their employers have on their … Read More

When an employee retires, it creates a wonderful opportunity to recognize the years of service they have given your organization. It also provides you with an opportunity to send them off on a high note and feel gratitude for their … Read More

Attendance-based recognition is prevalent, but current data proves that recognition based on good attendance tends to lower performance and increase absenteeism.  Usually, the goal of a perfect attendance recognition program is to increase employee presentism and decrease absenteeism. But, the … Read More

According to the 2022 O.C. Tanner Culture report, only 17% of organizations have deeply embedded recognition. Too often, employees feel that recognition is stale, outdated, or disguised compensation. When that happens, employees are less likely to feel engaged.  Check out … Read More