To start any successful project, you first need to understand where you are starting from before you can determine the goals of where you want to go. This same philosophy also applies to improving the engagement of your employees. You must first determine how engaged or disengaged they currently are, which can be done by measuring whether or not your… Read more →
Tag: employee engagement
Establish a YMAD Program
You Made a Difference (YMAD) Programs are meant to encourage and reward employees that are doing and accomplishing things that go above and beyond in order to further the values and mission of the organization. They may be called by different names―peer-to-peer recognition, spot recognition, points programs, etc.―but those names describe the method of the recognition instead of the goal… Read more →
It’s Time to Celebrate Teachers
National Teacher Day is upon us and its time we start thinking about what we can do to thank all those who teach and have made a difference in so many people’s lives. May 6th this year is meant recognize and celebrate the important roles and contributions of educators. Below are some ideas to get you started. In the Community… Read more →
Time to Play Ball, Opening Day is Here
After a long hard winter, the start of spring brings with it the promise of America’s favorite past time. Here in St. Louis we take our baseball pretty seriously, and some even consider Opening Day to be a St. Louis holiday. While some bosses can’t go as far as to give their employees off, there are still some ways you… Read more →
With Spring’s Arrival Comes Golf Tournaments
While temperatures still might be a little chilly, Spring is finally here. It is time to dust off your clubs and get ready for some golf. Spring is the perfect time to go out and enjoy 18 holes, whether with your buddies or even with your employees. Objective of promotion: A predominately male manufacturing company wanted to thank their employees for… Read more →
Start Preparing Now for Nurses Day
National Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 6 to raise awareness of the important role nurses play in society. It marks the beginning of National Nurses Week, which ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale. Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) was an English nurse who became known as the founder of professional nursing, especially due to her pioneering work during… Read more →
Healthy Start, Healthy Heart!
Objective A private practice wanted to take part in their local Heart Awareness Month walk that happens at the end of February. They really wanted all their employees to participate and make this a whole office event. Strategy They needed something extra that would give their employees more incentive to sign up for the walk. While it is a simple… Read more →
Get Employees Involved & Excited to Support Team USA
The Olympics come every other year and we happen to be right in the middle of the Sochi Winter Games. They last a little over 2 weeks, and this is a great time to have your office come together and support our nation. However, once the games are over, you can still continue to show your team spirit for your own… Read more →
Welcome New Hires with a New Useful Bag
Name: Vertex Computer Backpack Product Use: Employee Recognition Industry: Finance Promotion: The Vertex Computer Backpack proved to be the spot-on choice for a financial institution as a reward for newly hired financial planners. Part of a collection that would continue to reward employees in the future, the backpack combines a tech/sport style, roomy interior with padded computer sleeve, and a side zippered pocket for… Read more →
New Technology to the Rescue
Technology is constantly changing and it makes it hard to keep up. With all the different devices out there it seems like everyone has grown accustom to not just having a phone, but some sort of tablet too. Once you finally feel up to date then the next issue arrives, how to keep all your devices charged. Challenge: A Law Firm… Read more →