by John Schaefer | Apr 8, 2022 | Articles on Employee Training and Development, Effective Recognition in Today's Economy, employee recognition best practices, Employee Recognition Process, Increase Productivity and Reduce Costs, Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Increase Employee Productivity, root cause of low employee morale, Training Managers to Motivate Employees
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 | Uncategorized
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 | Employee Recognition Process, Employee Retention Strategies, Increase Productivity and Reduce Costs, Low or No Cost Employee Recognition Ideas, root cause of low employee morale, Training Managers to Motivate Employees
“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, Effective Recognition in Today's Economy, employee recognition best practices, Employee Retention Strategies, Low or No Cost Employee Recognition Ideas, root cause of low employee morale, Training Managers to Motivate Employees
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...
by John Schaefer | Nov 11, 2021 | Articles on Employee Training and Development, Cost-Benefit Analysis of Employee Training, Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Increase Employee Productivity, Low or No Cost Employee Recognition Ideas, root cause of low employee morale
Who’s looking forward to 2022? We are! As Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “keep moving forward.” While many organizations are focused on messages of optimism and “moving forward,” employee retention is still a major concern. The last two years have impacted virtually...
by John Schaefer | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Workplace culture, employee experience, diversity of workforce – these factors are converging to create new dynamics in our everyday work life. A common denominator for success across each of these is peer relationships, which can be fostered by peer recognition. As a...
by John Schaefer | Feb 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
BY BEN WIGERT AND ELLYN MAESE How do employees feel about your organization?The answer to that question influences many of the most important measures of your organization’s health — from retention, engagement and performance to customers, revenue and...
by John Schaefer | Jan 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Environmental services teams struggling to keep up with upgraded cleaning protocols As hospital environmental services (EVS) staff struggle to keep up with the enhanced cleaning and disinfectant measures made necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many are feeling...
by John Schaefer | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
We’ve made it through one of the strangest and most challenging years in world history. In talking to many of my clients and colleagues, it’s a mix of fatigue, amazement and pride. Many people stepped up in powerful ways and helped themselves, their...
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...
