Tackling Turnover: How to Retain Your Top Talent – by Sarah McVanel

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...

A Successful Recognition Program Requires both Great Technology and a Winning Strategy

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...

Generational Differences in the Workplace: What’s Changed?

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...

Analyzing the Top Drivers of Engagement and How an Integrated Recognition Technology Platform Can Help You Manage Them Better

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. ...

Relaunch of the www.PaintMyStory.com Custom Award and Gift Web Site

by John Schaefer | Jul 2, 2023 | Customized Award Programs

The www.PaintMyStory.com concept was originally developed in the 1980’s as a personalized historical montage program, before the internet and social media.  While the idea was always a good one, it was expensive, complicated and challenging with manual art...