In a recent study published by Kelly Services, the staffing agency found that nearly half of employees polled (48%) were unhappy at their current job. Kelly Services performs this same poll on roughly 120,000 workers each year to gauge overall sanctification levels. In 2012, the number of dissatisfied workers was slightly less at just 37%, but it’s since grown to a staggering 48%. Continue reading
Tired of planning the same in-office employee appreciation events for your company month after month? Throwing the event during an outdoor picnic is a fun alternative that gives employees a break from the traditional workplace setting. Even if it’s located right outside the office, an employee appreciation picnic is simple but memorable activity that all workers are sure to love. For some tips on how to throw an employee appreciation picnic, keep reading. Continue reading
Milestone Recognition is a quick and easy way to show your appreciation for everything an employee or client has accomplished. Some companies completely overlook or underestimate the importance of milestone recognition, forcing employees to question their job security. But what types of milestones should employees be rewarded for reaching? And how should they go about doing so? To learn the answers to these questions and more, keep reading. Continue reading
Still struggling to find the perfect recognition award for your hard-working employees or an executive who has everything? While you can always take the route of handing out cash bonuses, a more meaningful and effective approach is to choose a trophy or plaque that reflects some of the key attributes of your employees. Crystal Eagle awards are the perfect tools for the job, as they represent leadership, independence, and strength. Whether you’re looking for an employee-of-the-month gift or an award to recognize someone who’s been with your company for 5, 10 or even 20 years, you can’t go wrong with a personalized eagle award. Continue reading
Celebrating employee birthdays is a simple way for companies to show gratitude and appreciation for everything they’ve done. Employer’s today rarely notices most workers, so taking a few minutes out of the day for a short birthday celebration is bound to leave a lasting impression. And when employees are happy at their job, they’ll work harder and more efficiently, which is a huge benefit for the company as a whole. But how exactly should you celebrate employee birthdays? Continue reading
Implementing a employee service award program is a great way to tell your workers “thanks” for everything they’ve done for the company. In today’s professional world, far too many employees perform their duties while receiving little-to-no appreciation from their employers. This translates into reduced morale, lower productivity, and a general dissatisfaction. Continue reading
Employee recognition is a topic we frequently discuss here at the Asap Awards Blog. Something we haven’t discussed, however, is the true value of recognizing workers from an employer’s perspective. Some companies may brush employee recognition off as an unnecessary cost that yields nothing in return, but that couldn’t be futher from the truth. There are dozens of reasons why all companies, regardless of size and industry, can benefit from recognition. To learn more about the true value of employee recognition, keep reading. Continue reading
Once you’ve made the decision to throw an employee appreciation event, you’ll need to work on creating invitations. Relying strictly on word of mouth to spread the news could result in a lack of attendance. Investing some of your time and energy into creating actual event invitations, however, helps employees remember the time and date along with other key information. For some helpful tips on how to create the perfect employee appreciation event invitations, keep reading. Continue reading
Still scratching your head trying to plan some fun and engaging activities for your company’s employee appreciation event? If you want employees to actually enjoy themselves, you need to plan appropriately. Simply laying out a table with a couple of 2-liter bottles of sodas and a vegetable tray isn’t going to offer a memorable experience. The bottom line is that employee appreciation events should feature fun games and activities to occupy workers’ time. In this post, we’re going to reveal some simple games that are sure to make your next appreciation event a blast. Continue reading
Integrating technology into your company’s employee recognition program is a simple way to boost its effectiveness. Unfortunately, many companies are stuck in the mindset of performing recognition the ‘old fashioned way.’ While some of these dated methods may still work (to a point), you should take advantage of modern-day technology to maximize the potential of your recognition program. Continue reading