Company sponsored events are an enjoyable way for co-workers to socialize and develop camaraderie, especially if it is a family event. It allows staff to communicate in an informal setting and meet each other’s children and loved ones. It’s a special way to bond outside of the workplace – which will also develop relationships that [...]
Break the Ice with Company Events
September 8th, 2010Inspiring Motivation with Visionary Leadership
September 1st, 2010Employee motivation is essential for morale, productivity and success of both the employee and the organization. In fact, poor employee motivation causes unhappiness, stress and could even lead to health problems down the road. Developing employee motivation is critical for every company, and a big part of nurturing motivation in the workplace comes from the [...]
Most Common Mistakes Companies Make With Their Employees
August 25th, 2010Every company wants to create a positive, productive work environment for their employees with the goal to retain valued employees and develop their skills to best serve the organization. But when it comes to employee relations and employee motivation, there are common mistakes that companies make that spawn workplace negativity. Here are top five mistakes [...]
Company Charities Boost Workplace Morale
August 18th, 2010As we approach fall and companies start to plan for the holidays, it is a time of year when businesses begin discussing charitable giving. Corporate philanthropy is a great way to boost workplace morale and teambuilding while advancing social causes.
For companies, charitable giving is not just about writing a check anymore. Choosing a philanthropy that [...]
Maintaining Employee Productivity and Morale
August 11th, 2010In an email survey, ComPsych Corporation asked Human Resources professionals, “What do you expect to be your biggest challenge in the next six months?” With over 400 responses, HR managers reported:
31% – Maintaining employee productivity and morale
26% – Dealing with health care costs and new [...]
Celebrate Your People
August 9th, 2010Take a day to celebrate those who connect with your customers and ultimately create success for your organization: your salespeople. Now would be a great time to create an awards program for all of your top performers…anyone who helps sell your product to the customer.
In an excerpt from his Power of One book, Companies Don’t [...]
Appreciation Increases Employee Retention
August 4th, 2010In a survey conducted by the Society for Human Resources Management, 79% of employees reported “lack of appreciation” as one of the top reasons they would leave a job. Since all companies want to retain valuable employees, managers need to create positive and appreciative work environments where employees are recognized for their achievements.
Successories helps companies [...]
Gaining Value From Values
August 2nd, 2010Successories is proud to introduce our latest book from the Power of One series, Gaining Values From Values by Robert J. Klein. In this book, the author shows you how to encourage your employees to embody the cultural vision of your company, embrace business challenges, and drive value from corporate ideals. This excerpt discusses the [...]
Employee Gift Policies
July 28th, 2010When it comes to employee gift acceptance, there is often a gray zone for what constitutes an appropriate and an inappropriate gifting situation. Especially with more expensive gifts such as VIP sporting event tickets, vacations or pricey dinners from clients, potential employees or other potential vendors, there may be a conflict of interest.
Over-the-top gestures can [...]
Job Stress
July 26th, 2010The nature of work is changing at whirlwind speed. New technology, new insecurities about layoffs and downsizings, and new job demands all lead to stress in the workplace. And job stress poses a serious threat to the health of workers and, ultimately, the health of an organization. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health [...]
