Engagement in the Post-Recession Economy

In just two days, on Wednesday, June 16th at 2 PM, I will be speaking during Inventive Magazine's live free webinar, "Engagement in the Post-Recession Economy."

I'll be talking about the importance as well as ease with which recognition can keep your employees engaged and productive throughout the recession period and into the recovery period!

Click here to register - it's free!

Is Engagement Just a Buzz Word?

David Zinger is the next lucky guest on Real Recognition Radio, hosted by my colleagues S. Max Brown and Roy Saunderson. David Zinger is the founder and host of the 2,500+ member Employee Engagement Network.

This episode will teach how engagement can change a company, but more importantly what engagement can do for an individual on a personal level. David is a world traveled speaker, educator, coach and consultant focused on achieving results through engagement. Listen in and learn the value of online communities, the power of Zen-gage and the best and most effective methods of communication!

Tune in every Tuesday at 1 PM ET on Real Recognition Radio.

Roy Saunderson on the value of Real Recognition

Have you met my colleague Roy Saunderson? Roy is the president and founder of the Recognition Management Institute, and co-hosts Real Recognition Radio along with S. Max Brown.

Click below to meet our very own recognition guru!

Thank You Thoughts

"Management is nothing more than motivating other people." --Lee Iacocca

Driving Performance Through Validation

My colleagues Roy Saunderson and S. Max Brown welcome the Chairman and CEO of The Og Mandino Group, David Blanchard to Real Recognition Radio. David’s amazing success story has led him from award winning writer and director to a career where helping people succeed and creating a more fulfilling work and life space is his bread and butter.

During this episode you will gain insight on the importance of self-improvement, real leadership, communication and how this leads to innovation and a happier, healthier, more productive workplace.

Join in on the conversation on the next episode of Real Recognition Radio - tune in every Tuesday at 1 PM ET!

Is Your Company Playing Musical Chairs?

Last week I attended a luncheon hosted by the local Chamber of Commerce.

The keynote speaker was Florent Francoeur, President & Director General who heads up the 10,000 member strong Quebec HR Association.

Florent's message spoke to the reason why companies need to become employers of choice.

Simply put, the talent crisis is now upon us. In the Province of Quebec where I live, more employees will retire in the year 2013 than those who will enter the workforce. This includes those who immigrate to our province.

And this is not just happening in Quebec... it's a phenomenon that's starting to happen all over the world!

This morning on television, I saw an ad from a company urging job seekers to visit their website and "check out what prospective employers were really like by checking under the hood".

Think about it... a global talent crisis combined with knowledgeable job seekers who want to know what their potential employers are really like! These job seekers have the online tools to see which companies really do live up to the promise that "employees are our greatest asset".

Good luck to the ones that don't because they're playing musical chairs and they are bound to lose.

So what can you do?

Create employee referral programs and monitor their success closely. If participation is low, you can bet your bottom dollar that your company is in the danger zone.

Take a look at whether employees who are eligible to retire are charging out the door. If they are, you might want to review how you are treating them. There has been so much focus on millennials, Gen Y and Gen X that many companies now have reverse age discrimination going on. Place more emphasis on retaining your boomers and focus on the things that will make them want to stay with your organization.

Take a hard look at your people policies. Make sure your company respects people for who they are, regardless of their age and recognizes them for what they do, otherwise your company may end up without a chair when the music stops.

The ROI of Recognition

My colleagues Roy Saunderson and S. Max Brown welcome Dr Jack Phillips on Real Recognition Radio's next episode.

Dr Phillips is the chairman and co-founder of the ROI Institute, and was named one of the 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings and Events Industry.

You'll learn how simple, cost effective, and important measuring return on investment for your recognition program can be. Join hosts Roy and Max next Tuesday to learn how to turn your intangibles into tangible dollars and cents.

Tune in next Tuesday at 1 PM ET!