Element 4 Recognition and Praise

In Praise of Praising Your Employees

Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Employees who report they're not adequately recognized at work are three times more likely to say they'll quit in the next year. That's a shame, as this problem is completely avoidable. Frequent recognition is a surefire -- not to mention affordable -- way to boost employee engagement, and to keep good people.

A Manager's Revolutionary Idea at International Paper

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This supervisor in Poland had many obstacles to overcome, not least of which was being a diminutive woman in a paper plant dominated by burly men. What's more, a palpable malaise permeated the place. But by giving her employees something they hadn't received before -- large doses of praise and recognition -- she turned around this formerly government-run warehouse. Her approach was downright radical.

The Best Ways to Recognize Employees

Thu, 09 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT

The number-one reason people leave their jobs is because they "don't feel appreciated," according to the U.S. Department of Labor. What's a manager to do? Start by offering praise to employees that's individualized, deserved, and specific.

Are Your Employees Scaring Off Customers?

Thu, 09 Sep 2004 10:00:00 GMT

Disengaged and poorly managed workers could be chasing business out the door, write the authors of How Full Is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life. What's more, workgroups drained by excessive negativity also have higher turnover, more accidents on the job, and lower customer satisfaction, innovation, and quality scores.

New Book Shows How Positivity Increases Productivity

Thu, 08 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT

While the daily headlines are full of information on the staggering cost of disengaged workforces, the authors of How Full Is Your Bucket? Positive Strategies for Work and Life focus on the other side of the equation: the impact that positive interactions make on people’s lives -- both at work and at home.

Their Best Friend at Work

Thu, 13 Nov 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Some managers inspire excellence. Some inspire loyalty. But a very few, such as Diane Marinacci at the federal General Services Administration, inspire people to the highest quality of work, the sincerest forms of loyalty, and passionate engagement. Find out what makes Marinacci so special, and successful.

Leadership Discussion Questions

Mon, 23 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Corporate leaders should consider critical human-capital matters in their leadership actions and discussions every day. The 100+ Leadership Discussion questions will help corporate leaders jump-start these discussions in their companies. The questions address four broad areas of Gallup Path Management: Leadership, Finance, Strategy, and Workplace.

Competition

Thu, 12 Sep 2002 00:00:00 GMT

People strong in the Competition theme measure their progress against the performance of others. They strive to win first place and revel in contests.

Shifting Out of Low Gear

Fri, 15 Mar 2002 00:00:00 GMT

A survey of German employees last summer revealed that a staggering 69% are profoundly disconnected from their work -- a surprise, since German workers are highly skilled and generously compensated, and they produce some of the best products in the world. What accounts for the low German engagement? And what can be done to improve it?

Item 4: Recognition or Praise

Mon, 12 Apr 1999 00:00:00 GMT

Praise and recognition are essential building blocks of a great workplace. We all possess the need to be recognized as individuals, and to feel a sense of accomplishment. There is nothing complicated about recognition, but it is one of the items that consistently receives the lowest ratings from employees.