How did you celebrate Employee Appreciation Day in March? Did it sneak up on you? When appreciation is part of your company culture EVERY day, employee engagement increases. In today’s world, people want to be recognized for their contributions and know they are making an impact. This is why appreciation is one of the four […]
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Would you do business with someone you didn’t trust? The level of trust impacts business relationships with employees, clients, and colleagues. In fact, a recent U.S. Business survey indicated 22% employees have left a company because of trust issues. Being honest and transparent with your team members builds trust within your organization. When I was
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Evolving technology and remote working environments are here to stay, which complicates communication across an organization. We may think our endless communication choices of social media, IM’s, texts, and emails keep us connected and informed. According to Gallup, people are feeling more disconnected from their workplace, with what is being called in 2025 “the Great
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As a business leader, you hear the impact of Tone at the Top on company culture and whether employees want to stay. However, do you know your Mood in the Middle? The mood of your middle managers has a direct impact on employee engagement, productivity, & turnover. A negative relationship between a manager and employee
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In today’s world, people want to be recognized for their contributions and to know they are making a difference. That is why appreciation is one of the four core human needs (F.A.I.R.) that leaders should meet to elevate employee engagement. And, engaged employees are 45% more productive and more likely to stay within your organization.
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November is filled with falling leaves, football, and a focus on gratitude as we enter a season of thanks. When appreciation is part of your company culture across ALL seasons, employee engagement increases. One of my favorite quotes is: “A person who feels appreciated will always do more than expected.” (Unknown author) In today’s world,
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Have you ever driven to a routine destination and not realize how you got there? You miss the details like street names, making turns, or the songs played in your car. Sometimes we are also on autopilot through a conversation. We are going through the motions of being silent while someone else is talking as
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Would you do business with someone you didn’t trust? The level of trust impacts business relationships with employees, clients, and colleagues. In fact, a U.S. Business survey indicated 22% employees have left a company because of trust issues. Being honest and transparent with your team members builds trust within your organization. For example, sharing lessons
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Did you know an organization’s new hire onboarding program impacts retention by 2.5 times? An onboarding program is a roadmap for Day 1, Week 1, Month 1, and Year 1 to provide your employee direction. When using a map app, think about the first thing you do – you type in in your destination. You
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In today’s world, employees want to be empowered in their role and to know they are making a difference. Empowering others meets one of the four core needs impacting engagement & retention levels. As a leader, how do you empower your team members? It starts with intentional and personalized communication. It is easy to get
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