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Why Employees Love Social Recognition

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According to Gallup , “Companies with engaged employees outperform those without by 202 percent.” ” But how can you move the needle on employee engagement? One of the best and most effective ways is through employee recognition programs. Rewards and recognition create a positive workplace culture.

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Where HR Tech Is Headed

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Are you ready for the future of human resources? The amount of resources being poured into that market bears out his statement: He notes that in 2015 alone, investors sank $2.4 Bersin’s report notes that over 120 vendors are currently providing tools for continuous real-time evaluation of overall employee well-being.

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For Recognition to Have an Impact, Make It Strategic

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We’re way beyond the old paradigm of years-of-service plaques or holiday gift cards as a form of employee recognition. We know that such rewards, tied to tenure or sporadically bestowed on an individual employee for a job well done, fall short of achieving any larger goal. By: Meghan M.

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Understanding the Power Behind Employee Happiness

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How happy are your employees? Is employee happiness at a low or a high? The latest Gallup poll (collected from over 80,000 workers) on employee engagement tells a dismal story. In 2015, only 32 percent of workers say they’re “engaged” at their jobs. Empower Employees.

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A Recognition Moment: An Interview with Lauren Brittingham of Bayhealth Medical Center

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Lauren Brittingham is the Director of Organizational Development at Bayhealth Medical Center , a not-for-profit healthcare system with more than 3,700 employees. Seven years ago, Lauren was hired by Bayhealth Medical Center to focus on “special projects” for the Human Resources (HR) department.

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7 Creative Ways to Attract Top Talent

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Finally, talk about your company’s embrace of employee recognition. Employees crave employee recognition, with 93% of employees hoping to be recognized quarterly, if not more frequently. In 2015, they used Twitter and Instagram to promote their brand.

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How to Protect Your Company from High Employee Turnover

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From the employee point of view, it’s important to realize that in 2015, almost 25 percent of American workers left their jobs voluntarily. Recognizing your employees for the contributions they make is another essential element in any program to increase retention.