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With the economy, top of everyone’s mind it seems that that the standard rhetorical question: “How are you?” has been replaced with the more poignant: “Has your business been affected yet by the economy?” However, what is most interesting during t...
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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- At 8:30am on March 10, 2009,
Al Lambdin said… - Hello Jennifer, I am involved in a employee and customer incentive program here in Maryland. I introduce employers to a programs where they give gas and grocery certificates to both employees as a reward for services as well as to existing customers for their loyalty and to new prospects. Go to www.employeeandcustomerrewards.info
Al
- At 11:40am on February 2, 2009,
Roy Saunderson said…
- Welcome aboard, Jen.
Great post and valuable message.
Roy
- At 11:21pm on January 27, 2009,
David Zinger said…
- Jennifer,
I am very pleased you joined us and I noticed you are in very good company. All the best with your recognition work, one husband, two children, and two dogs. I am glad you joined us and I encourage you to jump into the conversations.
David
Profile Information
- Who are you?
- Jennifer is a thought-leader in the areas of Recognition Communication Strategy & Internal Branding. She has been working in the recognition industry for over nine years, helping major accounts develop a recognition culture within their respective organizations. Conjointly, Jennifer has worked with several major corporations on redefining their Customer Loyalty strategy bringing new innovation to this industry and ensuring there is program alignment between internal and external programs. Jennifer is a Certified Recognition Professional (CRP). She is a member of the Incentive Marketing Association and Recognition Professionals International where she sits on its Marketing Committee. When she is not on the road working with clients or speaking at industry conferences, Jennifer enjoys relaxing at home with her husband and two kids while obsessing over their two dogs.
- What is your interest or involvement in employee engagement?
- Passionate Advocate Helping Organizations Increase Employee Engagement
- Website:
- http://www.rideau.com
- Where are you located?
- New York & Montreal
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I think we all generally agree that engaged employees are a powerful force for delivering company success. I think we all also agree that you cannot force employees to engage. You can, however, create work environments and cultures in which employ...
Treat people the way they want to be treated, not the way you want to be treated.
I am looking for some discussion topics. I have a team that really needs to come together as a group. (or, I have a group that really needs to come together as a team). I've done a few team building activities, but this time, I would like to have ...
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 give...
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 mea...
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 s...
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 supp...
Hi Leigh
I am an Employee Engagement Specialist in the department of Organizational Effectiveness. I work for a company about the size that you are looking for. We began kicking off employee engagement surveys last April. As of now we have a year...
... master the art of asking questions!
Teach your employees how to Manage Up: Some people think this is brown nosing, but it's really about helping your boss understand who you are.
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 re...
Be real, don't use jargon, and be honest. If something is going to hurt people would rather be prepared!
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