by John Schaefer | Apr 16, 2019 | Employee morale
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 | employee recognition best practices
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
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
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
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...
