http://recognitionworks.net Changing the way organizations think about employee recognition. Tue, 04 May 2010 20:00:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://recognitionworks.net/?p=329 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's guiding values were continuous learning and mutual support. One of the keys to our success was our results ... http://recognitionworks.net/?p=324 It'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 ... http://recognitionworks.net/?p=316 A couple weeks ago, I presented a session on TAG, You'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 ... http://recognitionworks.net/?p=307 While leg warmers and feathered hair may be making a comeback, here are some ideas to make sure your recognition programs aren'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, ... http://recognitionworks.net/?p=293 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 -- which generally do little to increase employee engagement or productivity -- let's not lose sight of what recognition is all about. Whether your company ... http://recognitionworks.net/?p=283 June 10 Recognition Roundtable - Giant THANK YOU to our host Matt Brown, Gene Juarez Salons & 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 ... http://recognitionworks.net/?p=248 A SHOUT OUT to Bridget Clawson and Norma Middleton at Snohomish County Human Resources for hosting the Recognition Roundtable in May. Our topic and hands-on activity was using Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) for employee appreciation. ATCs are miniature works of art, usually done on card stock or playing cards that are ... http://recognitionworks.net/?p=206 Stay tuned for the latest thinking on employee recognition. http://recognitionworks.net/?p=208 http://recognitionworks.net/?p=88