Week of August 20, 2006 to August 26, 2006

Types of Recognition

Two types of recognition exist: informal and formal.

Informal recognition is given to employees who get results. It is given immediately and informally. . .






Why Do Employees Stay?

Employees want to be satisfied with their work.  The company can help retain employees by providing:






What Are Symbols

Symbols are all around us. Symbols are used to designate countries, states, athletic teams, social groups, and nationalities. . .






The Secret to Increasing Job Satisfaction and Profitability

Discover the secret to increasing employee job satisfaction, performance and company profitability!! Recognizing employees for a job well done can lead to better. . .




What is Glass

The official definition of glass and an explaination of its properties.






What is Personal Recognition

Recognition is about emotion! Personal recognition is all about creating an experience that turns. . .






What Makes Recognition Personal

The secret to making it personal lies in choosing a product that is exclusive to the recipient. It should be something that reflects both the recipient's personality and interests. The award must also symbolize the achievement. For example. . .




Common Types of Awards

Performance awards are measured against the strategic business objectives. Employees earn these awards when they meet or exceed the business objectives.






Why Do Employees Leave

Many components effect the employee’s decision to stay or leave a workplace. Employees report that they leave for a variety of reasons. However, the search for more money usually does not top the list.






Safety Planning Guide

Take the first steps in designing your safety program.






Effective Safety Incentive Programs

The majority of U.S. businesses use a safety incentive program as part of their larger health and safety program. Incentives build and maintain employee interest in working safely. Incentives also act as a motivator to keep employees working safely.






New Trends in Safety

Over the years safety programs have taken on many forms. Some offer awards while others give cash incentives to employees that practice and promote safe behavior. Corporations of all sizes have reaped the benefits of a well-planned safety program.






Safety Program Case Study

United Parcel Service (UPS) is the winner of the 2005 Optimas Award for Innovation for significantly improving their safety record and decreasing turnover. The UPS safety program began in 1996.






How to Maintain Employee Interest

A safety program that no one cares about is destined to fail. Below are three tips that will help your safety program remain effective.






True Story: How an Award Becomes a Symbol

Ed Jones taught high school art for 30 years. His story of recognition best explains how awards become symbols. . .






So What Motivates Employees?

In most cases this question is best if posed to the employee himself or herself. However there are a few tried and true standards. . .









Developing a Recognition Program

In order to make recognition a key part of any organization a strategic plan must be developed. This plan should include a program goal, objectives, and evaluation criteria. . .