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Employee connections are critical to long-term loyalty, retention, and productivity. But, many managers fail to understand the crucial link between recognition and connection. Recently O.C. Tanner, released the results of a study that aimed to identify if and how much … Read More

Connection increases employee engagement exponentially. Usually, when managers think about connection, they picture the bonds that employees form with their teams and managers. But, a connection is deeper and encompasses many various aspects of work.  Let’s dive into the six … Read More

Employee recognition engages employees, but sometimes employees need inspiration. Employees who are succeeding can feel inspired to dream bigger and those who are struggling or facing defeat can find new purpose with the right idea or goal.  We’ve put together … Read More

Successful teams are responsible for many of the world’s innovations from the iPhone to Modern Medicine. And, successful teams reap major rewards for team members and their organizations. But, not every team is successful.  Failed teams report higher stress, higher … Read More

A growing number of employers are seeking to create an environment that nurtures employee experiences at work. And, a growing number of employees are seeking those experiences. A study of millennials shows that they care deeply about meaningful work. Millennials … Read More

Successful teams don’t happen by accident. They take intentional culture and work. Teamwork is usually defined as a group of individuals working together toward the same goal. Teamwork can bring about greater results and higher success.  I’ve looked at some … Read More

Post the advent of Covid-19; many U.S. employers are struggling to bring employees back to the office.  As the CDC guidelines have shifted, many employers are trying to bring their remote workforce back to the office this year. But employers … Read More

 Thanks® by O.C. Tanner Wins Bronze Best Advance in  Rewards and Recognition Technology Thanks® by O.C. Tanner, a leader in innovative Rewards and Recognition Technology, won a coveted Brandon Hall Group bronze award for excellence in Best Advance in Rewards and Recognition Technology … Read More

Over the last decade, employers have increasingly realized the need for greater teamwork in the workplace. Open offices became the norm as walls were torn down, desks huddled into groups, and collaboration became the golden word.  Since then, many employers … Read More

In the last article, we outlined a study conducted by a partner research company of O.C. Tanner. The study found that when employees believe that their organization recognizes excellence, those organizations have marked and substantially higher returns than organizations whose … Read More