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Announcing the 2015 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ winners!

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Today, we’re excited to announce the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in North America for 2015. The panel of judges was comprised of academic and thought leaders on employee engagement from organizations such as the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Human Capital Institute and Human Resource Executive.

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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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A Recognition Moment: An Interview with Lauren Brittingham of Bayhealth Medical Center

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Lauren Brittingham is the Director of Organizational Development at Bayhealth Medical Center , a not-for-profit healthcare system with more than 3,700 employees. Seven years ago, Lauren was hired by Bayhealth Medical Center to focus on “special projects” for the Human Resources (HR) department.

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Understanding the Power Behind Employee Happiness

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How happy are your employees? Is employee happiness at a low or a high? The latest Gallup poll (collected from over 80,000 workers) on employee engagement tells a dismal story. In 2015, only 32 percent of workers say they’re “engaged” at their jobs. Empower Employees.

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A Recognition Moment: An Interview with Lauren Brittingham of Bayhealth Medical Center

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Lauren Brittingham is the Director of Organizational Development at Bayhealth Medical Center , a not-for-profit healthcare system with more than 3,700 employees. Seven years ago, Lauren was hired by Bayhealth Medical Center to focus on “special projects” for the Human Resources (HR) department.

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7 Creative Ways to Attract Top Talent

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Finally, talk about your company’s embrace of employee recognition. Employees crave employee recognition, with 93% of employees hoping to be recognized quarterly, if not more frequently. In 2015, they used Twitter and Instagram to promote their brand.

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How to Protect Your Company from High Employee Turnover

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From the employee point of view, it’s important to realize that in 2015, almost 25 percent of American workers left their jobs voluntarily. Recognizing your employees for the contributions they make is another essential element in any program to increase retention.