Spring is right around the corner, but the temperatures aren’t the only thing that are going up these days. In a recent study by HR Solutions International, employee engagement levels increased from 27 percent in 2010 to 29 percent in 2011.
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No, this isn’t another “Hallmark holiday” or one of those made-up days to try and get a day off work. Employee Appreciation Day is a day set aside to make staff feel valued and important in our hectic business world. Scheduled for Friday, Mar. 2, Employee Appreciation Day is a perfect time to take a moment and say thank you to your staff.
There is no doubt in my mind that companies believe in the value of employee recognition programs. According to WorldatWork’s recent Trends in Employee Recognition report (May 2011), 86% of companies surveyed claimed to have a recognition solution in place (70% of those having as many as 3-6 different programs). However, research like Gallup Organization’s now infamous survey of 4 million employees indicates as many as two-thirds of employees cannot recall receiving formal recognition in the past 12 months. Traditional employee recognition programs just are not connecting with employees. As a result, what they end up with are ineffective programs that fail to be meaningful, memorable, or measurable.
With the holiday season fast upon us, Hallmark Business Connections wanted to reflect deeper on what it means to share the spirit of giving.
At Hallmark Business Connections, one of our initiatives is in helping support Feeding America, a leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Partnering with Help-a-Reporter, we asked a simple question to their 80,000 mainstreet and expert sources.
How is Your Organization Paying It Forward This Holiday Season?
We are thrilled to present a guest post from Tanveer Naseer, business coach and award winning blogger. Tanveer helps small to medium-size businesses develop their leadership skills and team strategies for future growth, while ensuring they remain focused on what makes them passionate about their business. For more on Tanveer visit our guest bio page. We thank him for his contribution to the HBC blog!
With the arrival of December, many of us are getting ready for the spirit of giving and focusing our thoughts and efforts on those around us. In most organizations, leaders are also getting in on the act as they make their preparations to conduct their annual performance reviews of their team.
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