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Comment on Employee Recognition: Can You Look Your CEO in the Eye? by Johane Desjardins

Johane Desjardins — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:26:34 +0000

You’re absolutely right, Ed. We like to say that where the head goes, the body follows. If it doesn’t matter to the C-Suite, it doesn’t matter.

We see it time and again: the involvement of upper management in the recognition program, and especially that of the CEO, all but guarantees that everyone else will participate.

It’s truly mystifying when the Exec team shows little interest in the everyday successes of the organization and yet blather on about Our Employees Are Our Greatest Assets.

Comment on Employee Recognition: Can You Look Your CEO in the Eye? by edgoing

edgoing — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:53:11 +0000

Johane….Good points, providing everyone in the organization is on the same page. All too often upper management is not enforcing or even aware of what the corporate philosophy is/should be.

In these situations it becomes even more difficult to develop and successfully administer an employee incentive program that motivates employees.

I always encourage managers to involve upper management in their incentive programs, whether it’s to get initial input or help deliver the rewards. It helps to get the organization focused and doesn’t hurt the managers image either!

Comment on Employee Recognition: Too Trivial for Your C-Suite? by Aaron Drake - @Thementoringldr

Aaron Drake - @Thementoringldr — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:00:05 +0000

It is very difficult for mid-level management to create a culture of appreciation, resulting in company loyalty, if the executive level does not participate. It comes down to a feeling of superiority. Many executives don’t realize that their success depends on whether or not the people they lead want them to succeed.

Great post!

Comment on When employees can’t rely on their own team for support by IT support hemel

IT support hemel — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:58:03 +0000

I liked you post and always wait for updates from your side.

Comment on Quick Employee Recognition is Better? Says Who? by Scholarly Awards

Scholarly Awards — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:35:52 +0000

Well said. Recognition of accomplishments big and small shouldn't be overlooked or just mentioned in passing. There is a lot to be said for employee recognition. Even in academia, faculty and staff awards are becoming far and few between.

Comment on When employees can’t rely on their own team for support by When employees can’t rely on their own team for support « Employee Recognition Program – Rewards Nation | I2I - Our Incentive And Reward Industry Compendium | Scoop.it

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:18:15 +0000

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Comment on Quick Employee Recognition is Better? Says Who? by Xexec

Xexec — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:41:11 +0000

To me recognition is not enough but as an employee i would prefer to be rewarded than being recognized.

Comment on Can’t Buy Me Love: Points Not Required in Successful Employee Recognition Programs by Johane Desjardins

Johane Desjardins — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:35:30 +0000

Well, RR, it probably applies to a lot of companies, sadly.

Comment on Can’t Buy Me Love: Points Not Required in Successful Employee Recognition Programs by RR

RR — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:04:11 +0000

Good One..

Not difficult to guess the company thats being mentioned here.

Comment on What Your Boss Won’t Tell You by Chris

Chris — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:03:52 +0000

Good post – #1 is big since a lot of people feel awkward doing it, but it’s necessary to let your busy boss know that you’ve been working hard getting things done.