It’s that time of year again, when we all say we are getting healthy, losing weight, and getting in shape. We all are guilty of saying it, but now its time to take charge and make it happen. Industry Financial Challenge A Bank really wanted to help its employees keep their New Years Resolutions this year. Solution They decided to… Read more →
Tag: employee engagement
How an Office Elf can Engage Employees
Christmas and the holiday season is a pretty special time of year, spending time with family and friends and continuing the holiday traditions you hold near and dear to your heart. A very popular tradition with kids is the Elf on the Shelf who is sent from the North Pole to help Santa Claus manage his naughty and nice lists.… Read more →
Time is Running Out, Employee Holiday Ideas
Time has just flown by, we are almost into the last week to order holiday gifts for your employees. While you may have put it off to the last-minute, it doesn’t mean you don’t care. You still have time to come up with a great gift that will show your employees you are thinking of them this holiday Season. We… Read more →
What does Employee Engagement Do for My Organization?
So now that employee engagement has been defined, why should I care? What will it do for me? How does it help us succeed in our mission? These are all good questions and the great part is that they are also pretty easy to answer. First of all the basic definition of an engaged employee is that they are “passionate… Read more →
Defining Employee Engagement
While there are many definitions available for employee engagement, most of which are quite similar, here is the definition we like to use… “Employee Engagement is the extent to which employees feel passionate about their jobs, are committed to the organization, and put discretionary effort into their work.” If your employees fit that criteria, then they are likely to be… Read more →
Celebrate the Hunt for Red October with Your Employees
The city of St. Louis is enjoying its October once again, thanks in large part to the Cardinals. The Cardinals have become post season regulars, making October in St. Louis a very exciting time. This will be their fourth World Series run in 10 years — a pretty impressive feat. Your office probably doesn’t need much help to get excited about Red… Read more →
Get Ready for Boss’s Day
History of Boss’s Day The origin of National Boss’s Day dates back to 1958 when Patricia Bays Haroski, an employee at State Farm Insurance Company in Illinois, registered it with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Haroski chose the date because it was her father’s birthday. And who was her boss? ….her father. The holiday has since been introduced to… Read more →
Pink Glove Dance Uniting & Engaging Employees
October is here, so be prepared to see a lot of Pink. Many of us have been affected by the disease in some way, and it is important to come together to raise awareness. A medical supply company has come up with a great way to raise awareness and unite employees. It’s the “Pink Glove Dance” — and it’s sweeping medical… Read more →
The Silver Lilac Award
Industry Horticulture Challenge The Fête des Lilas organizing team was looking for a unique award to be given to the organization’s best horticulturist. The Silver Lilac Award will be offered to the person that has been the most involved in the different horticultural projects of his community. The challenge was to create a piece of art that had to be original, massive, timeless… Read more →
Build a Stronger Corporate Culture Through Employee Engagement
Strategic Objectives: Build a Stronger Internal Brand by Increasing Employee Engagement A technology company was receiving low satisfaction ratings from its employees and customers. These low scores compelled the management team to conduct an employee survey. The results of the survey revealed there were significant short falls in the number of employees identifying with the vision, core purpose and values of the company.… Read more →