How to Create a Recognition Program That Works
You can turn a simple “thank you” into ongoing growth and development in your company with the right recognition program. Recognition is given to an individual or team for meeting a goal. It can be...
View ArticleThe Five Trends In Recognition & Rewards – Use These Tactics to Set Your...
When it comes to awards and recognition programs, what tactics are you using to make your program stand out? Anyone involved in employee engagement knows that engaging your audience takes more than the...
View ArticleInside a Recognition Budget – What You Need to Know About Budgeting Your Next...
“What’s the right amount to spend on employee recognition?” It’s a common question in the world of recognition – and a good one at that. Of course, in articles like these, the common answer is that it...
View ArticleHow To Show the ROI of a Program Right Now
Your boss has asked for an ROI report on your recognition program. Simple right? Collect the numbers, run some statistical reports and create a few fancy looking graphs. Except that a true return on...
View ArticleThis Just Happened – Change is a Good Thing
“Change is the only constant in life.” This is a well-known phrase connected to how we deal with changes everyday—big or small. Sometimes change can totally can shake things up...
View ArticleThis Just Happened – What Employee Recognition Feels Like
“I would like to thank my mom, and dad, and my little cat Fee-Fee for always being my best friend…” Okay, okay, I’m just kidding around. If you ever want to know what it’s like to win an Oscar in...
View ArticleUSM Employee Promotions – Q2 2016
At USM we want our people to be inspired to come to work each day and be fulfilled by the things they do. That benefits them, our clients and us. We have some pretty AMAZING people—which is why we...
View ArticleThis Just Happened – The Big Secret to Performance Success
When it comes to performance strategies, you can’t live with an “if you build it they will come” mentality. While a recognition and rewards program is a very effective marketing and employee retention...
View ArticleHow To Recognize a Colleague, Partner or Leader
Recognition is about more than saying “thank you.” There’s a lot of nuance to its ability to leave the right impression on colleagues, partners and leaders in your organization. Think about them....
View ArticleInside The Mind of a Millennial – How to Engage With Them in the Workplace
They may be the most talked about workforce in the history of the world, but they may also be the most performing if you focus on these qualities. Who They Are—Diverse,...
View ArticleUSMotivation Employee Promotions – Q1 2016
At USM we want our people to be inspired to come to work each day and be fulfilled by the things they do. That benefits them, our clients and us. We have some pretty AMAZING people—which is why we are...
View ArticleSITE Foundation announces 2015 Index Survey results
Last week the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Foundation announced their key findings in its 2015 SITE Index survey. The announcement precedes the release of a full report on February 8....
View ArticleTales of Terror: Haunted By the Grisly Death of a Recognition Program
Ah, Halloween. The day that business bloggers work tongue-in-cheek to force macabre or scary elements into their business stories. It’s been done so much that it’s frightening. Disengaged workers...
View ArticleRecognition Even More Crucial in Tough and Turbulent Times
Often, when things in a company are getting a bit shaky, employee recognition can be the last thing on everyone’s mind. But it’s the time when it should be first on your to-do list. As we saw during...
View ArticleTransform Your Organization With Grateful Leadership
No matter what your role, no one wants to feel unappreciated. Ever heard the term “thankless job”? Though there are those who take on those jobs, who would really set out to do that job? As leaders of...
View ArticleAre Do-It-Yourself Incentive Programs Worth the Risk?
Many companies try to save costs by creating their own incentive or recognition programs, only to find they end up spending more money, not to mention, take away valuable time and resources from other...
View ArticleBudgeting Basics: How Much to Budget for Recognition Programs
Whether you’re buying a car or planning a recognition program, the questions are basically the same. How much can I afford and what is going to bring about the best results? The difference is, with a...
View ArticleSeven Recognition Tips for Managers
A little recognition goes a long way. And a little more recognition goes even farther. Everyone likes some appreciation and validation for a job well done. Research show companies with recognition...
View ArticleFive Ways the Right Recognition Can Improve Employee Retention
by Jennifer Lutz Congratulations! You’ve been working for the same company for 10 years now! Wow! We can’t believe you’ve actually stayed this long. Here’s a plaque with your name on it! Thanks! We’ll...
View ArticleDon’t Overlook Your Award Program Savers
In every point-based incentive program you have two kinds of participants – spenders and savers. Spenders receive a sizable award and immediately look for items to spend it on – a gift card, a spatula,...
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