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
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
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
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
In “The Importance of Employee Recognition — Part I,” we outlined the benefits of recognizing a job well done. Still, there are many cynics who question the validity of improvement in profitability when an organization implements a recognition scheme. In “The Importance of Employee Recognition — Part II,” we will cite three examples of measurable improvement in profitability and offer ways you can give employee recognition. Continue reading
When a person or team’s behavior, effort or business result supports an organization’s goals and values that goes beyond normal expectations, recognition is in order. Employee recognition is an important part of encouraging others in the workplace and one of the best ways of strengthening working relationships. The psychology of praising others for their good work is something many successful business leaders in the greater St. Louis area understand and why so many turn to ASAP Awards when the time has come to recognize a person or team’s hard work. Continue reading
Don’t know what to get your favorite financial professional for the holidays this year? A Bronze Bull and Bear Award Trophy is the perfect gift. Especially when the meaning behind it is understood. Here’s how the bull and bear markets got their name. Continue reading
Throwing an employee appreciation event is a great way to recognize workers for their hard work and accomplishments. While some companies may simply acknowledge their employees through email or a sticky note on the office bulletin board, having an actual event is a more memorable experience that takes employees outside of their traditional workplace setting. Continue reading
While 2013 is quickly drawing to a close, it’s not too late to recognize your employees for all of their hard work and dedication before the year ends. Companies should use these last few weeks to show thanks to their employees before getting a ‘fresh’ start on the New Year. For some helpful year-end employee recognition tips and ideas, keep reading. Continue reading
Companies don’t have to throw some formal, all-expenses-paid-for party in order to recognize and reward their employees for professional excellence. Sure, having a large party or gathering such as this is perfectly fine once in a while, but recognition can be done through informal channels as well. However, it’s important for companies to follow some basic rules and guidelines when performing informal employee recognitions. Continue reading