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	<title>Recognition Works</title>
	<link>http://recognitionworks.net</link>
	<description>Changing the way organizations think about employee recognition.</description>
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		<title>Tell Me Something Good</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the elements of a successful recognition strategy is communication. How do you keep employee appreciation on the hearts and minds of managers and employees? How do you keep the message fresh and on the front burner?
Research suggests that employees need to receive recognition or praise every seven days to feel valued and connected [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://recognitionworks.net/?p=396</link>
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		<title>Soar Like an Eagle in a World Full of Turkeys</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week, I attended the 2010 Alaska State SHRM Conference in Anchorage. Their theme was, &#8220;Soar Like an Eagle in a World Full of Turkeys,&#8221; named after keynote speaker Robert Stevenson&#8217;s book. He was delightful and inspiring.
Pam Green, SHRM&#8217;s Chief U.S. Membership Officer, kicked off the conference with a theme of HR moving from a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://recognitionworks.net/?p=363</link>
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		<title>Still buzzing from the Oscars</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I love watching the Oscars: the glitz, the gowns, the red carpet, and of course, the presentation of the awards. For actors and filmmakers, it&#8217;s the ultimate recognition. As recognition consultant, I always take away a golden nugget or two watching this extraordinary event.
Sandra Bullock acknowledged her peers, &#8220;I thank those artists I see tonight [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://recognitionworks.net/?p=355</link>
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		<title>Ready for Employee Appreciation Day March 5?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Is your company ready for Employee Appreciation Day on March 5? Created in the late 90s by Recognition Professionals International, the first Friday in March is designated as a day to recognize and appreciate employees for their positive contributions in the workplace.
Those who are part of the appreciation movement know that it takes much more [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://recognitionworks.net/?p=329</link>
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		<title>Does workplace flexibility matter?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of my most rewarding work experiences was being part of the Performance Resource Group (PRG) at the City of Seattle. Our team provided organizational development, training, and facilitation services to departments. PRG&#8217;s guiding values were continuous learning and mutual support.
One of the keys to our success was our results oriented work environment. Our visionary [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://recognitionworks.net/?p=324</link>
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		<title>The Grinch Who Stole Recognition</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s December and commonplace for companies to express their GIANT and sometimes perfunctory thank you to employees for their hard work throughout the year. It often comes in the form of an end of year recognition event or party.
Word on the street is that employees are empathetic if their company has to scale back on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://recognitionworks.net/?p=316</link>
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		<title>Calla Lilly in the City of Roses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A couple weeks ago, I presented a session on TAG, You&#8217;re It: Creating a Culture of Thanks, Appreciation and Gratitude to 150+ PHRMA members at the Lloyd Doubletree Hotel in Portland, Oregon. I appreciate the great customer service I received at the Doubletree, the hospitality, and most importantly the warm chocolate chip cookie upon checkin.
I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://recognitionworks.net/?p=307</link>
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		<title>Is your recognition program stuck in the 80s?</title>
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While leg warmers and feathered hair may be making a comeback, here are some ideas to make sure your recognition programs aren&#8217;t stuck in the 80s.

Employee of the Month programs are so 80s. We’ve heard all the jokes, “Whose turn is it this month?” or “Let’s give it to Joe, he hasn’t gotten it in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://recognitionworks.net/?p=293</link>
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		<title>Appreciate the Employees You Have</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In a challenging economy, the value and impact of meaningful recognition multiplies. While it may be financially prudent to scale back on lavish awards or events &#8212; which generally do little to increase employee engagement or productivity &#8212; let&#8217;s not lose sight of what recognition is all about.
Whether your company has 150 or 150,000 employees, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://recognitionworks.net/?p=283</link>
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		<title>Using social media to create a Culture of Appreciation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[June 10 Recognition Roundtable &#8211; Giant THANK YOU to our host Matt Brown, Gene Juarez Salons &#38; Spas, guest speaker Patrick Byers, CEO of Outsource Marketing and creator of Responsible Marketing blog and Scott Stivens from Qdoba for providing a wonderful, healthy lunch.
Patrick shared the benefits of social media as a way to engage and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://recognitionworks.net/?p=248</link>
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