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What are your thoughts on using recognition in today's economic climate? Many sources point to recognition as a strategic solution.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben Simonton Dec 1.
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Great word ownership, Kurt.
Without a strong sense of ownership by the employee we don't get their full engagement, their complete commitment to the work.
The formula for employee ownership for any boss is to listen to the employee and that gives…
Remember, recognition is free. It's not material. It's a communication tool. I agree with Ben that employees need a voice and a safe place to use it. They also want some ownership in the processes and acknowledgment that the tasks they perform mean…
Recognition is important, but possibly not in the way you think. Rewards have negative effects down the road no matter how good they look. On this subject, read Alfie Kohn's "Punished by Rewards".
I managed people for over 30 years. In order to sig…
I think recognising your staff becomes all the more important in today's climate of budget cuts, pressures and downsizing. We all want to feel valued, both as employees and human beings, and to have someone else say 'thank you, your continued suppor…
Angela,
I think recognition is always essential but we have to look at the deeper reason why. Reward and recognition confirms value. Every human being wants to know, "Does my life matter?" This is the questions we help answer when we reward and reco…
It's great to see this group on the Employee Engagement Network! Crystal D is excited to attend and exhibit at this year's RPI conference too. We look forward to learning the latest recognition trends and passing along all of the great information p…
This group is for those who want to learn more about best practice employee recognition and to share ideas on this important engagement tool
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- Who are you?
- Hello! I am a marketing coordinator for Crystal D, a corporate award and plaque manufacturer in St. Paul, MN. My main responsibilities are public relations, catalog production, advertising strategy and website management. I also assist my co-worker in the development and execution of all recognition programs and internal events. We strive to provide relevant and up-to-date recognition information on our website to assist distributors of our product as well as the end users of our awards and plaques.
- What is your interest or involvement in employee engagement?
- I assist my co-worker in the development and execution of recognition programs and internal events. I also maintain our website with relevant and current recognition content.
- Website:
- http://www.crystal-d.com
- Where are you located?
- Saint Paul, MN
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- At 4:25pm on April 27, 2009,
David Zinger said…
- Hi Angela,
I am pleased you have joined us on the employee engagement network. I am seeing stronger connections between recognition and engagement every day. I trust you will find both value and meaningful interaction on this site. Carry on caring and being engaged.
David
- At 10:05am on April 21, 2009,
Peter Hart said…
- Hi Angela! Welcome to the Employee Recognition Group! I hope you find this group useful and I look forward to meeting you in Naples! peter
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Dear Ray,
Your concern is well founded. Employees look forward to surveys like they do a visit to the dentist! The Horsepower Survey, however, is an employee-focused survey to measure how rewarded employees feel about their work. It consists of sev…
Mike,
I will make mention of this new group in the next newsletter. Thank you for starting this and I wish you well and all European members the best with this focus.
David
Jason:
Good points about trust and aligning the strategic engagement with employee engagement. We need results for all.
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Thanks for sharing this information, Roy.
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Hello Paul:
"if you want to improve productivity and reduce costs, you need to
tap into human nature’s pleasure-fueled engine."
I could not agree more but if we wait until after we hire someone we have waited too long.
Bob
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