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. Recently...
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...
by John Schaefer | Jan 11, 2023 | employee recognition
by Mike Robbins A few years ago, I got some specific feedback that it would serve me, my work, and my growth to start practicing the art of allowing in a more conscious and deliberate way. While I was familiar with the concept of allowing, I realized I had little...
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 | Dec 15, 2022 | employee recognition best practices
by Louis Efron – The Voice of Purpose STORY HIGHLIGHTS A unique, value-informed culture attracts employees and customersImbuing company values starts with the C-suiteManagers are key to connecting individual work to organizational values Most organizations have...
by John Schaefer | Aug 24, 2022 | employee engagement
I just listened to a fabulous new redthread research Podcast with Matt Gosney, Vice President of Organizational Development and Learning Services, UCHealth. This is very timely information that may be helpful to you and your organization as you work thought today’s HR...
by John Schaefer | Apr 8, 2022 | Articles on Employee Training and Development
A recent quote from Bruce Temkin, head of Qualtrics XM Institute, implored company leaders “to look at where employees are headed next and to get ready for the next phase of the ever-changing employment situation: The Great Onboarding.”1 So in our final segment about...
by John Schaefer | Mar 29, 2022 | employee engagement
My friend Lenny Saucier had done it again. His simple, direct and unapologetic approach to “Making it Real” with regards to Culture, Recruiting, Training and building a successful business is both on point and refreshing. No BS, no pulling punches....
by John Schaefer | Feb 17, 2022 | @JohnSchaefer
“Rather than take the time to investigate the true causes of attrition, many companies are jumping to well- intentioned quick fixes that fall flat: for example, they’re bumping up pay or financial perks, like offering “thank you” bonuses without making any effort to...
by John Schaefer | Jan 13, 2022 | Articles on Employee Training and Development
In a three-part series, we’re going to talk about arguably one of the most important topics for your business: the great resignation, and the ways your company can avoid being a victim of the “big quit.” A Gallup analysis from July of 2021 found that 48% of America’s...
