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...
by John Schaefer | Jan 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
How to get more from, without paying more to, employees — and they’ll thank you for it! 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...
by John Schaefer | Dec 9, 2009 | Uncategorized
They’re not what you think, but are surprisingly easy to fix by focusing on a few simple changes in communication style! In the movie Multiplicity with Michael Keaton and Andie MacDowell, the character of Doug Kinney (Keaton) clones himself so he can get more work...
by John Schaefer | Nov 12, 2009 | Uncategorized
. . . but whatever’s in second place is a long way behind! “Let’s Just Give ’em A Gift Card . . .” and other comments of a mediocre manager Connie was dreading the upcoming HR meeting. It’s not that she wasn’t excited to share how the company blood drive was...
by John Schaefer | Oct 28, 2009 | Uncategorized
I was invited to participate in a fun and unusual exercise; analysing the staff and management on the TV show The Office from any HR Consultant’s perspective. I had to brush up on my knowledge of the show and the characters, but for any of you who are even...
by John Schaefer | Oct 19, 2009 | Uncategorized
Three Strikes and You’re IN! How a Love of Baseball Helps Improve Workplace Productivity and Profit Baseball is a simple game, not easy, but simple if you just understand the basics. Okay, you’re wondering what could baseball possibly have to do with recognizing...
