Today, O.C. Tanner , the global leader in employee recognition solutions, released its second annual State of Employee Recognition ...

A growing number of workers describe themselves as actively disengaged in their jobs. Quit rates are staying high. The case for active employee-recognition programs—a proven driver of both engagement ...

In the modern age of automation and alerts, a powerful motivator in the workplace remains remarkably human: recognition. It’s rare to find someone who doesn’t appreciate a compliment every now and ...

Employee recognition programs help inspire employee creativity, improve productivity and lower staff turnover. An effective employee recognition program is one that applies to all employees and helps ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kara Dennison writes about careers, leadership, and the job market. With 2025 approaching, organizations must engage and retain ...

I recently had the opportunity to observe an exemplary employee recognition program in action. It stood out largely because the two top leaders at the organization genuinely embraced it. Standing ...

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Managers play a big role in how employees feel work, accounting for 70% of variance in employee engagement. For this reason, manager-to-direct-report recognition is vital for creating a culture where ...

Even with the best intentions, a fragmented approach to employee recognition often fails to engage all employees across different departments, roles, and locations. Many organizations unintentionally ...

Managers are often described as “wearing many hats.” Being responsible for a team frequently requires multitasking and a full plate, causing even some of the most well-intentioned leaders to lose ...

Plenty of blogs and news sites have recently floated the idea that employers should start showing employees more appreciation and recognition. Employees want recognition and appreciation, but do these ...