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Trends in Foundational Service Award Programs
Trends & Best Practices:
Foundational Years of Service Programs
The world changed overnight and the way we work, and will continue to work, has been impacted. Organizations are tasked with finding innovative ways to keep employees connected and to move their cultures forward. Studies have long shown that well-planned employee recognition programs not only engage your employees, but also directly impact your company’s bottom line. Service anniversary and retirement award programs are traditionally the cornerstone of a well-planned recognition strategy. In the new normal, a few trends are quickly emerging or have quickly advanced the trends that have been unfolding for the past few years.
What are these trends and how can they help your organization?
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#EmployeeEngagement #ServiceAwardPrograms #CompanyCulture #PeopleStrategy
Why Millennials leave
Millennials have earned a reputation as being job-hoppers, quick to leave a job they don’t like out of boredom. But is this an inaccurate generalization? Maybe the issue is not boredom or a lack of loyalty, but high standards and fearlessness. This generation seems willing to take a risk on opportunities that excite them rather than remain in a safe, but mediocre position.
What you need to ask yourself is what do your millennial employees want from your organization, and how are you making sure they get it? Learn more!
#CompanyCulture #EmployeeExperience #EmployeeRetention
The Organizational Benefits of Employee Engagement
The benefits of promoting employee engagement are wide-reaching. By focusing on employee engagement and satisfaction, you impact not only your employees but your customers and organization. The reality is that your people are critical to the success of your organization, and it’s your job to treat them as such.
One benefit you can expect of engaged employees is that they are more likely to care about and stay with your organization longer. Employee loyalty saves costs on recruiting, onboarding, and training.
How does employee engagement impact your organization and what other benefits you can expect from an engaged team? Learn more!
#EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeExperience #CompanyCulture
Leadership Communication & Employee Satisfaction
Good communication skills are what set excellent leaders apart. How we talk to our team is a direct reflection on how we are viewed as a leader. Taking the time to learn to effectively communicate with our employees is key in relating to our team in a meaningful way. By learning and incorporating effective language into your interactions, you will help your team to feel valued and will encourage a happy and healthy workplace. Here are some tips to keep in mind when communicating with your team.
Tip 1: Communication Styles Differ: Different people have different communication styles and preferences. Some employees may enjoy regular face-to-face conversations, while others may prefer to communicate through technology. Taking the time to learn individual preferences will encourage team members to be comfortable and open in their communications with you.
Click here to learn five more valuable communication tips!
#EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeExperience #CompanyCulture
I.S. HELPING HANDS VOLUNTEER EVENT!
Incentive Services Helping Hands Volunteer Event
This November, Incentive Services employees packed a whopping 6,343 pounds of carrots at Second Harvest Heartland – yielding a total of 203 meals per volunteer! We loved the opportunity to assist Second Harvest Heartland in fulfilling their mission to help struggling families turn hunger into hope! Check out a few photos from the event…
Motivation & Your Organization
Motivation is defined as the desire to act and move towards a goal (Psychology Today). Motivated individuals are driven to learn and repeat behaviors that are aligned with achieving their goals. When a strategy is put into place to both communicate and recognize desired behaviors and goal achievement, your organization gains a more motivated workforce – driven to succeed personally and as a team.
To achieve maximum success, every person on your team must be motivated and driven to succeed. Learning what motivates your team is critical, then educating managers on how to inspire, challenge, and positively reinforce employees through these motivators. How do you learn what motivates your team and how do you develop a strategy that will encourage them to perform well again and again?
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#EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeRetention #CompanyCulture
The Employee Experience and Your Organization
In today’s economy, there are many opportunities for skilled individuals. This job market offers
employees the freedom to be selective in choosing the perfect job for them.
The motivation behind their choice depends on many factors – pay, opportunities for growth, rewarding work, flexibility, social interactions, manager communications, and more.
These factors are all elements of the most important part of an employee’s time with your organization, and what ultimately makes your organization desirable – the employee experience.
Click here to learn how your organization can cultivate the best possible employee experience to attract and retain top candidates.
#EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeRetention #CompanyCulture #EmployeeExperience
Generation Z in the Workforce
In order to attract and retain top talent, organizations must understand the personalities and preferences of the multiple generations within their company. As Generation Z exits college and becomes the most rapidly growing population in the workforce, it’s important that your organization learn to appeal to this group.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this generation will soon comprise 20% of the workforce with over 61 million people. As we see this generation grow, your organization will want a competitive edge to attract and retain motivated and skilled individuals.
Click here to learn what this generation values and how your organization can take steps to engage your most important asset, your people.
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Incentive Services University (ISU) is the educational arm of Incentive Services. ISU was established to provide organizations with information and support services on Employee Engagement, the psychology of Motivation, and the core elements of Performance Management.
Is Employee Connection Being Prioritized
Is Employee Connection Being Prioritized?
Research finds that employees who receive consistent connection and recognition are more engaged, motivated, and likely to remain with your organization.
Yet, in many organizations, employees find themselves falling under the radar – experiencing inconsistency in employee treatment or even feeling ignored. Because of these experiences, there could be a misconception that their managers are incapable, biased, or disinterested.
But why is this really happening?
The reality is that managers are busy and don’t prioritize the time needed to create a consistent employee connection and provide their teams with acknowledgement and validation through recognition. These are core leadership tasks that managers must be encouraged to schedule time for, while juggling many other high-level responsibilities.
Are recognition and communication being identified as manager priorities within your organization?
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#EmployeeEngagement #RecognitionSystems #CompanyCulture #EmployeeConnection
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Incentive Services University (ISU) is the educational arm of Incentive Services. ISU was established to provide organizations with information and support services on Employee Engagement, the psychology of Motivation, and the core elements of Performance Management.
The Importance of Employee Experience in Culture
The Importance of Employee Experience in Culture
Culture is the backbone of your organization; it is the character and personality behind the way things are done and affects each and every employee, every day. A positive culture supports your organization’s mission, vision, and values, and delivers a positive employee experience. Employees today are looking for meaning and fulfillment from their work. When steps are taken to deliver a positive experience, you drive employee performance, impact attitudes, improve satisfaction, and increase loyalty. What steps can you take to elevate your company culture and improve the employee experience?
Click here or the button below to learn four strategies to elevate your culture and improve employee experience.
#CompanyCulture #EmployeeEngagement #RecognitionSystems #EmployeeRetention
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Incentive Services University (ISU) is the educational arm of Incentive Services. ISU was established to provide organizations with information and support services on Employee Engagement, the psychology of Motivation, and the core elements of Performance Management.