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December 4th is Extraordinary Work as a Team Recognition Day. Working as a team is essential for the success of any organization. Captain Charles Plumb experienced a pivotal moment in his life that taught him the importance of working as … Read More

January 11, 2021, is International Thank You Day. It provides the ideal day to tell your employees “thank you!” and to thank team members located internationally. Employees report that feeling appreciated at work impacts their motivation and engagement. And, over … Read More

August 5 is Work Like A Dog Day and gives employers the perfect opportunity to create fun employee recognition throughout the week. Employee recognition may appear to come easily for employers with high employee engagement/. But, it is always the … Read More

Study after study continues to demonstrate the importance of employee recognition. Even so, a startling 79% of employees continue to leave their employer citing a lack of appreciation for them as a major reason. Employee recognition affects more than just … Read More

Salt Lake City, Utah – August 30, 2021 –Thanks® by O.C Tanner has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Employee Recognition Solution category in the sixth annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers.  The Stevie Awards for Great Employers recognize the world’s best employers … Read More

You Matter To Me Day is on October 7th and provides a day for managers to celebrate with their teams. For leaders searching for a day or a reason to re-emphasize and recognize employees, You Matter To Me Day provides … Read More

Accurate and honest employee feedback is essential for many reasons. Through clear employee feedback, teams work more effectively. Honest feedback provides employers with a clear idea of where employees are in the engagement spectrum.  But, getting effective, clear feedback can … Read More

Employee recognition programs are prevalent among employers large and small, but many employees are still disengaged and feel undervalued by their employer.  Why are recognition programs failing? Possibly the main reason that employees feel unvalued stems from how managers and … Read More

Encouraging and getting employee feedback is often ignored, minimized, or quickly checked off casually. But, honest employee feedback can often be awkward, feel uncomfortable, or scary. We love employee feedback when it’s positive, and it recognizes a peer. But, when … Read More

National Day of Encouragement on September 12, provides a fantastic day to encourage employees, colleagues, and customers. National Day of Encouragement started in 2007 and is rapidly becoming a day where teams and individuals take time to encourage and uplift … Read More