by John Schaefer | Apr 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
According to Gallup, engagement rates for employees whose managers focus on their strengths are more than double that of employees whose managers focus on their weaknesses. IBM’s Smarter Workforce Institute, in a survey of over 19,000 workers in 26 countries, found an...
by John Schaefer | Dec 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
How Incentives Impact EmotionsThe question has been widely debated – what is the right reward for myaudience? While cash plays an important role in creating a competitivesalary base, it’s arguably, not the best option when designing yourrecognition program.Academic...
by John Schaefer | Nov 16, 2018 | Articles on Employee Training and Development, Cost-Benefit Analysis of Employee Training, employee recognition best practices, employee recognition games, Employee Recognition Process, Employee Retention Strategies, root cause of low employee morale, Training Managers to Motivate Employees
Employee productivity is an ongoing concern for organizations around the world. Managers, CEOs, and HR executives are constantly looking for ways and means of driving effective performance while improving levels of engagement. You can invest in all the expensive and...
by John Schaefer | Oct 4, 2018 | Cost-Benefit Analysis of Employee Training, Effective Recognition in Today's Economy, employee recognition best practices, Employee Retention Strategies, Low or No Cost Employee Recognition Ideas, root cause of low employee morale
Employee engagement has long been a concern in the U.S. workforce, but — perhaps now more than ever — it represents a vital component of employee attraction and retention. For the modern workforce, an engaging work environment is a fundamental expectation,...
by John Schaefer | Aug 28, 2018 | Articles on Employee Training and Development, Benefits, Effective Recognition in Today's Economy, employee recognition best practices, Employee Recognition Process, Low or No Cost Employee Recognition Ideas, root cause of low employee morale, Training Managers to Motivate Employees
I recently read this article at Incentive Services University. It was written by Santiago Jaramillo from the Forbes Human Resource Council and supports much of what we share with our clients regarding the importance and benefits of a strong, viable and consistent...
by John Schaefer | Nov 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
When surveyed, employees consistently will ask for cash, but research shows that it’s the least effective form of recognition – How come? Steve is a loyal employee who enjoys his work, is productive and reliable – the model employee. He was surprised when his 10...
by John Schaefer | Mar 17, 2010 | Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Increase Employee Productivity
Most companies use some form of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to increase employee productivity. The problem is that their programs are often disjointed; started by various executives at different times for their own personal reasons. This in itself isn’t bad,...
by John Schaefer | Mar 17, 2010 | Survey Questions About Employee Recognition Programs
Many companies are using survey questions about employee recognition programs to determine what their employees really want. This is a two edged sword. While it sounds proactive and caring to ask them for their input, the question itself can often carry the subtle...
by John Schaefer | Feb 25, 2010 | Uncategorized
Improve Morale, Productivity and Performance While Saving Money in the Process After 21 years helping clients recognize and reward their employees, we’ve seen a lot of changes. Today, there are four distinct generations in the workplace and engaging them effectively...
by John Schaefer | Feb 15, 2010 | Uncategorized
Analytical, logical and sequential American thinkers make up the highest ranks of most major American information companies. These left-brain characteristics (rooting from an early industrial revolution world) are becoming hard on the typical American business’s...
