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5 Eye-Opening HR Stats: Why Employee Recognition Matters

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What defines an effective retention strategy varies from business to business, but there is one common element that has been found to work across most business types and sectors: employee recognition. In addition, 75% of employees who received at least monthly recognition (even if informal) reported being satisfied with their jobs.

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Engage Blog: Top 10 HR Blogs of 2016

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For Achievers and the Engage Blog, 2016 was extremely eventful. For starters, Achievers’ Customer Experience (ACE) 2016 was a huge hit, with amazing keynote speakers, including famous journalist Joan Lunden and CNN commentator Mel Robbins. Here on the Engage Blog, readers enjoyed a wide variety of HR topics in 2016.

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Major Trends in HR Technology Software

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According to an article published by the Society of Human Resource Management , it was claimed ‘Investors, seeking the next big step in breakthrough technology, plunged more than $2 billion into HR tech systems and platforms in 2016.’ This clearly states the massive breadth of advancements the HR world has gained accessed to.

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Why Employees Love Social Recognition

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According to Gallup , “Companies with engaged employees outperform those without by 202 percent.” ” But how can you move the needle on employee engagement? One of the best and most effective ways is through employee recognition programs. Rewards and recognition create a positive workplace culture.

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5 Pillars of a Successful HR Strategy

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Did you know that only 33 percent of employees in the United States are engaged in their jobs, according to Gallup’s “ 2017 State of the American Workplace ” report? In fact, employee engagement as a whole increased only 3 percent from 2012 to 2016, according to the aforementioned report. Career Advancement Programs.

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What These Experts Are Saying About Employee Appreciation

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So they withhold words of recognition because they are concerned that employees will find them insufficient. According to this study by Bersin & Associates , “companies that provide ample employee recognition have 31% lower voluntary turnover rates than companies that don’t”. By: John Scorza . By: Paul White.

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10 Fun Ideas for Celebrating Work Anniversaries

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Furthermore, employees who don’t feel like their company recognizes their efforts are twice as likely to quit in the coming year, according to a 2016 study by Gallup. An easy way to strengthen your work culture is to recognize employees on their work anniversaries. Personalize the Gift. Interrupt the Daily Routine.