Core Values: Foundational to any Employee Recognition Program

Employee Recognition ProgramWhen constructing the correct employee recognition program it is critical to strike a proper balance between the “what” and the “why.”  Properly designed and executed, employee recognition should also address how employees are recognized and rewarded … and it is critical. Check out Derek Irvine’s post which discusses how important it is to embed corporate core values in a meaningful, not superficial way.

Employee Recognition Programs Should Align with Company Culture

When developing employee recognition programs for your company it is important to take into consideration the day to day personality of your company and its employees.  Below are some corporate characteristics and some suggestions on how to tailor your recognition program to fit these specific values. Social – Social offices are generally home to employees… Read more »

Lessons from the Street – Employee Recognition and Misguided Street Sweepers

I recently witnessed something in a large US city (that shall remain nameless) that reinforced some very important principles that are applicable to many aspects of our human experience – including incentive and employee recognition programs. Here’s what happened. I was standing on a busy street and heard the sound of an approaching truck – a… Read more »