With Valentine’s Day just behind us, it reminds me of how many of us “share the love” in the workplace – that is, through corporate recognition programs.
Over time, the simple act of saying thank you seems to have become rather complicated in the corporate workplace. There are big, yearlong recognition programs with points and websites and Caribbean cruises. There are different levels of recognition with certificates that can be redeemed for cash and prizes. While there are certainly benefits to these more formal programs, I think some of the best – and most effective – recognition programs are the simplest.
We recently helped a client with a peer-to-peer recognition program that ... Read more »
Everybody loves a good story. As a kid, I became obsessed with reading early on. In fact, one of my earliest memories is waking up before dawn to read to myself while the rest of my family was still sleeping. And while I don’t necessarily set the alarm clock to read these days, I can still get sucked into a book and the rest of the world fades away. When I was in graduate school, I read The Prince of Tides in one day. I started reading over a cup of coffee in my pajamas one morning – by the time I finished, it was nighttime and I was still ... Read more »
Are you still reading? Unfortunately, those opening words often cause readers’ eyes to glaze over.
This time of year, many companies are working on their annual reports, one important element of which is the “Dear Shareholder” letter. The purpose of this letter is to summarize the past year, highlight key milestones and preview what’s ahead. The challenge is to tell a story that is compelling, engaging and most importantly, inspires confidence in the organization. Not an easy task, but keeping a few important best practices in mind can greatly improve your “Dear Shareholder” letter:
Be concise – This seems to be a huge challenge for many companies. Yes, it’s tough to summarize ...
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