The Motivated Organization
November 2006
The Importance of Employee Recognition
In this age of downsizing, right-sizing, redeployment and restructuring, employees may feel less and less important to their companies. Because of this fact, companies are realizing the importance of recognizing good behavior and performance in their employees. People who feel appreciated are more positive about themselves and their ability to contribute. Recognition awards and incentives can be effective if they are offered in a timely manner and the employees feel they are rewards that the employees care to receive.
Nov 8, 2006 - OI Partners
How to Improve Employee Motivation, Commitment, Productivity, Well-Being and Safety
"People are our most valuable asset" is one of the oldest clichs in business today. Yet it is true, and evidence exists that organizations worldwide are struggling to meet production and service demands knowing that these outcomes are directly dependent on the ability, commitment and skill of a work force that is predominantly disengaged. According to Gallup Organization...
Jun 1, 2006 - Corrections Today
Motivating Workers: Richfield Company Utilizes Incentives Jul. 24--Parties, perks, and prizes.
Companies are going big with these enticements -- and at times getting creative -- to recruit and retain motivated employees. Take Equity Consultants of Richfield. On a Friday afternoon in July, the home mortgage company was occupied with more than financials. Instead of arranging mortgages and other financing for clients, employees in Hawaiian shirts, ...
Jul 24, 2006 - The Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio
Recognition That Resonates
Effective rewards--ones that are personally significant to the recipient--will not only motivate employees in the short term, but also may help engage them for the long haul. Lord Wedge knows how hard she works. The evidence--a sleek elliptical trainer--is sitting smack in the middle of her living room. The Jenny Craig consultant purchased the exercise machine this spring with points she had ...
Sep 11, 2006 - Workforce
The Great Motivational Myth
US employers spend $100 billion a year on incentives like T- shirts, golf outings and free trips to Florida in the belief that they somehow motivate and inspire their employees. But what they're forgetting is that gimmicks don't buy engagement or motivation. That takes equitable pay, opportunity, and - above all - respect. The notion that there is a vast pool of unmotivated people out there is a ...
Oct 1, 2006 - Management Services
About OI Partners
OI Partners is the talent management and leadership solutions firm that provides a better human experience for a better business outcome. Established in 1987, OI Partners Inc. is a corporation of leading career consulting, executive development, leadership development and outplacement professionals located in more than 200 locally-owned offices in 27 countries. For more information, please call 800-232-5285.
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