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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

What motivates you? Ask 100 employees, and you’ll get 100 unique answers. Maybe it’s the prospect of working on something they’re passionate about. It might be an organizational culture that makes them feel like they really belong. And some simply keep striving for a steady paycheck with the promise of raises, bonuses, and other financial incentives.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

When you think of your company, the first things that come to mind might be your customers, your products, and, of course, your team. There are many ways to describe the ideal team, like productive, loyal, and collaborative. These are all great terms, but from their own perspective, most employees — and people — simply want to be happy. You know what it feels like to be happy, but what does it look like across an entire workforce?

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OCTOBER 6, 2022

The idea of team-building sounds great, in a vacuum. What could be wrong with having some fun, getting to better know your coworkers, and even getting a bit of time off the job? Unfortunately, this simple concept has been routinely misused for years, with organizations implementing mandatory fun — an oxymoron if there ever was one — in the form of events and activities that somehow make hitting the grindstone look appealing by comparison.

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JUNE 27, 2022

Changes to the workplace aren’t slowing down, and one of the biggest is the Great Resignation. Employees across industries are saying goodbye and trying their luck elsewhere. While there are many factors behind this trend, there’s no doubt that it’s making the job of HR professionals particularly difficult. Overcoming persistent challenges like engaging, recruiting, and retaining employees has become more important than ever.

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JUNE 20, 2022

Showing genuine appreciation for employees is a must for any organization that wants to weather the Great Resignation. A company where employees don’t receive positive feedback and frequent appreciation is one they’ll seek to leave before long. Gifts are a wonderful way to make employees feel valued and recognized — if done the right way. Personalized, meaningful gifts that team members actually want go much further than yet another branded mug they don’t need or a gift card to a restaurant they

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APRIL 4, 2022

You’ve listened to your workforce and they’ve told you they prefer a blended approach to work moving forward. Your IT colleagues are putting the bells and whistles on the virtual-first environment. As you make the shift to your hybrid office culture, how will you ensure a collaborative employee experience when only a portion of the team is in one another’s company at any given time?

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MARCH 21, 2022

The groups you claim membership in shape your life. Families, classes, sports leagues, and, of course, employers are just a few examples. When you consider the groups you enjoyed most, what made them that way? Chances are that, among other factors, they made you feel heard and accepted. You knew your involvement and voice actually mattered. In the workplace, this feeling of employee involvement is critical to building an engaged team.

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MARCH 15, 2022

Work-life balance has always been important, and never more so than in our new normal. With work happening more and more often outside of the office, it’s not easy to unplug and unwind, even mentally. The effects of burnout are very real and are impacting organizations across industries on a daily basis, reducing employee productivity, engagement, and retention.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

Ever read reviews on Glassdoor before interviewing at a potential employer? You’re not the only one. Eighty-six percent of job seekers look into online company reviews and ratings , relying on them for perspective on what it’s like at a new organization. And companies’ images on these platforms matter — a lot. Employees want to work at a place where they feel respected and valued at every stage of their careers.

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DECEMBER 28, 2021

You feel a sense of belonging when you are connected to and secure within a community. You might feel like you belong when among family, close friends, or colleagues. Wherever your true self feels at home and safe is where you belong. Is your organization ready to commit to creating an environment where all team members feel that they belong? It’s worth the effort: employees with a strong sense of belonging are ten times more likely to recommend their organization as a great play to work and fee

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OCTOBER 12, 2021

Company culture can make or break your organization ? particularly when the job market is competitive. Forty percent of people are considering leaving their employer this year. If employees don’t feel safe, valued, and challenged at your organization, you’re just giving them the extra nudge they need to leave. If you instead treat employees with respect, appreciate their individuality, and give them the flexibility they need, they’re much more likely to stick around.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Most business decisions come down to the return on investment (ROI). And while the bottom line remains a strong driver, top organizations today are considering another element to their ROI valuation — the employee experience. Organizations with employees who are more engaged see an average of 23% higher profitability and 10% higher customer loyalty.

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AUGUST 17, 2021

Our world keeps moving online — and work is no exception. While it has its benefits, working remotely removes the opportunity to bump into each other in the hallway, have an impromptu chat, or even take colleagues out to lunch. Without frequent two-way conversations, it’s tough for managers to establish and maintain relationships with their employees, make meaningful changes, and encourage better performance.

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AUGUST 10, 2021

The best companies in the world have the best cultures. Their employees are engaged and high-performing because they love where they work. But these organizations didn’t get there overnight. They prioritized changing their organizational culture, even when it was already leading to success, to meet new challenges and keep their employees happy and motivated.

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JULY 20, 2021

When you work in the HR department, it’s easy to become enmeshed in all the ins and out of compensation, benefits packages, and employee performance reviews — it’s a big part of the job! But money isn’t everything, and employees know it. In a survey of talent trends , three things in particular rose to the top of employee wish lists: flexibility, wellness, and purpose. .

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JULY 13, 2021

If you’re enthusiastic about what you’re doing — if you find it interesting and worthwhile — you’ll naturally put your best effort into it. This is just human nature; ask anyone who spends hours of their free time breeding specialty orchids, tying flies for fly-fishing, or creating complex knitting patterns. Your challenge as a manager is to generate this same focused energy among your employees for their work tasks.

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JUNE 22, 2021

As the trend towards globalization accelerates, it brings with it new HR challenges. The number of large multinational enterprises worldwide (with revenues of at least $200 billion) is expected to reach 13,900 , with uncountable numbers of smaller organizations also building networks across borders. “The psychological and emotional reaction people experience when participating on these teams can sink its effectiveness.

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JUNE 9, 2021

Achievers has long been a leader in recognition and rewards , offering a robust marketplace of over 2,500 brands across 150 countries. With a commitment to innovating a premier rewards experience for its users, Achievers has announced a partnership with Revolut — a global digital, reloadable, and flexible rewards solution. Partnership puts Achievers’ rewards experience ahead of the rest.

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JUNE 1, 2021

As HR teams around the world continue to adapt to the new normal, establishing an exceptional employee experience has never been more important — or more difficult. Thankfully, ever-advancing HR tech is up to the task. From keeping employees engaged no matter where they’re located to driving performance using AI and data analytics, here are 5 of the key HR technology trends your organization needs to keep up with in 2021. 1.

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MAY 20, 2021

Companies and employees are at a critical crossroad. For the last year, employees have operated in crisis mode as a result of the pandemic. Despite many employees demonstrating admirable flexibility and creativity amidst rapidly changing requirements, employee engagement has suffered, and employee commitment is not expected to last. In fact, employers may soon see a turnover “tsunami” —a mass exodus of employees quitting their jobs after the pandemic ends.

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MAY 18, 2021

at makes a company a great place to work? Is it the perks? The location? Maybe the compensation? Ultimately, the key to creating and sustaining a high-performing organization is establishing a healthy work environment. Businesses that prioritize long-term success must show that they care about their employees, whether their team members are on-site, remote, or part time.

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APRIL 27, 2021

Employee engagement is as popular a topic in HR circles as ever, particularly as companies shift to an entirely remote workforce. But what does engagement really mean? And how important is it? You don’t have to look far to find out that employee engagement is critical to your company’s success. Highly engaged employers experience a 25 to 59% decrease in turnover and 41% lower absentee rates.

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APRIL 13, 2021

High performing, engaged employees can take your organization to new heights. But employee performance isn’t a dial you can turn up or down at will. Many factors determine how productive your employees are, and they vary from position to position or even individual to individual. This makes measuring employee performance, let alone improving it, a real challenge — but one you can overcome with the tips below.

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APRIL 6, 2021

The so-called “war for talent” has been raging hot ever since the phrase was coined in a McKinsey report back in 1998. In the past 20+ years, not much has changed — in fact, unemployment numbers came in at just 3.5 percent , which means that you probably have several positions to fill, and fewer prospects than ever to step into key roles. .

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MARCH 16, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed how businesses deal with their employees. Indeed, many companies were questioning the sustainability of their HR strategies during 2020. During the health crisis, leading organizations found that enabling a technology-driven HR function has been the key to supporting their employees and progressing with business as usual.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Are you ready for employee appreciation day? It takes place on the first Friday of March every year, and it’s a great opportunity to show your employees how much you value them. When employees feel appreciated, they perform at their best and are less likely to leave. In fact, organizations that rate their culture of recognition highly are 3 times more likely to see increased employee retention and 2.5 times more likely to see increased employee engagement, among other benefits.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2021

2020 brought about a series of sudden, unexpected changes that sent companies of all sizes reeling. The pandemic tested every aspect of maintaining an engaged and connected workplace. While enterprises were concerned about the sustainability of the business, employees were unsure of what to expect next. There was worldwide economic and societal unrest that caused employers to value and appreciate their employees in bolstering their business when many others were forced to shut down.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Engaged employees value more than their paychecks. They’re enthusiastic about their jobs and have a genuine desire to help your organization thrive. It’s no surprise that companies with high employee engagement bring in 21% more profits , while disengaged employees cost organizations in the U.S. up to $550 billion annually. As that last statistic shows, employee engagement doesn’t just happen on its own.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The term “employee benefits” is used regularly, but often with a limited, traditional definition in mind. The traditional concept refers to legally mandated benefits plus a few voluntarily added by employers. With a new generation of employees, soon to become the majority of the workforce, and a competitive, global labor market, comes new workforce needs and expectations.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

Employees are struggling with burnout, disconnection, and low morale more than ever before. But there’s a clear solution: recognition. Recognition is the number one ask from employees in this new normal. The vast majority — 82% — wish that they received more recognition. And meeting this desire can have a huge effect on key contributors to your bottom line, like employee engagement and retention.

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JANUARY 19, 2021

“You know, as most entrepreneurs do, that a company is only as good as its people. The hard part is actually building the team that will embody your organizational culture and propel you forward.” — Kathryn Minshew, Founder & CEO at The Muse . Organizational culture doesn’t mean that you own the trendiest or coolest business — it means that you operate a positive workplace with a strong values and an even stronger identity, a place that drives business success. .

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

No manager wants to deal with a team of unmotivated workers. Setting goals is like pulling teeth, small obstacles bring work to a halt and nobody celebrates when projects are completed. It’s unlikely that your workplace is this grim, but like most managers, you’re probably always looking for ways to increase your staff’s motivation.

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DECEMBER 1, 2020

Every company has a culture , whether it has been deliberately developed and cultivated or allowed to grow wild. In either case, from time to time a culture change is needed. Of course, that is easier said than done. Change is challenging, and many employers discover that gaining employee buy-in for new ways of getting the job done is hard work. In fact, research from expert change management firm McKinsey & Company shows that 70 percent of programs created to implement culture change in org

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NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The right recognition program is a key driver in building your company’s success. Deloitte research found that “employee engagement, productivity and performance are 14% higher in organizations … that use recognition progr ams.” However, just having an employee recognition program outlined somewhere in your company policy is not enough to make it successful.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

What’s the most important attribute of a good manager? You’d probably say that a manager’s value to the company is based on their ability to elicit the best possible performance from employees. The manager is responsible for motivating their team to achieve their highest potential. When you think about it, the role of a coach can be defined in the exact same way.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A hopeful revival of the global economy may be troubled by the recent uncertainty caused by the pandemic, but companies and managers alike are beginning to rethink a return to work. For business leaders, the task of reboarding after a national lockdown can feel unfamiliar. Workplace settings have had to overhaul policies and practices alike, with new safety measures like social distancing and remote work that might cause teams to break apart.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Most companies transitioned to a remote team during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic , and many will maintain this shift permanently, even after the pandemic ends. There are many benefits to going—and staying—remote. In fact, one study by Global Workplace Analytics found that employees save between $2,500 and $4,000 per year by working remotely because of lowered gas, parking, food, and wardrobe costs.

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