by John Schaefer | Aug 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
August 28, 2024 Recently read this fantastic article by Sarah McVanel the Chief Recognition Officer at Greatness Magnified. This is one of the best overall explanation of what is really behind Employee Turnover and has some terrific ideas on how to discuss solutions...
by John Schaefer | Jul 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
I just saw this great article from my Incentive Services partners that really nails this issue. I’ve been around long enough to see Service Award change from just jewelry to heirloom choices to lifestyle awards and to fully integrated recognition, employee...
by John Schaefer | Jun 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
I’ve talked about the differences between generations in the workplace for many years. We used to discuss five Generations: Traditionalists (born between 1924 and 1945), Baby Boomers (born between 1946 and 1964), Gen X (born between 1965 and 1980), Gen Y or...
by John Schaefer | Sep 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
After more than 25 years of working with a variety of clients to improve their approach to recognition, employee engagement and performance management, I continue to keep my eyes open to fresh and helpful ideas on ways to define and grow employee engagement. ...
by John Schaefer | Jan 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Louis Efron, M.S. The Voice of Purpose An engagement survey is just the beginning of motivating employees. In fact, if you just do a survey and nothing more, employee engagement will likely decrease and turnover will increase. If you ask an employee for feedback...
by John Schaefer | Oct 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
As a leader, you have an incredible opportunity to inspire and change someone’s life every single day. An opportunity you should never take for granted. -Leadership First Culture is the backbone of your organization; it is the character and personality behind the way...