by John Schaefer | Nov 2, 2017 | Automated Recognition
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 | Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
By John Schaefer – America’s Employee Recognition Expert Arizona Republic reporter Russ Wiles presented this interested observation last week and I immediately saw a parallel with the Recognition and Incentive industry. Wiles’ theory is that the big players have a...
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...
