Employee Recognition


Recent Employee Recognition Articles

Do You Know If Your Employees Are Happy?

By Nancy Mobley |  Jul 23, 2010

As the economy is starting to show green spots, people are starting to change jobs. How happy are your employees? And, how can you be sure?  These ar...  Read more


Employee Gets the Lush Treatment

By Issie Lapowsky |  Jun 23, 2010

Giving back to employees and the world is a top priority at Lush Cosmetics.  Read more


Retention: More Important Than Ever

By Nancy Mobley |  Jun 1, 2010

Blogger Nancy Mobley writes that respecting employees, celebrating their contributions, and encouraging open communications can help to reduce employee turno...  Read more


How to Reward Employees on a Budget

By Inc. staff |  Apr 19, 2010

You don't have to send an employee on an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii to show them that you appreciate their good work. Here are some simple, low-cost wa...  Read more


How to Improve Employee Retention

By Josh Spiro |  Apr 7, 2010

As the economy revives, companies with dissatisfied employees will experience a swift exodus of their top talent. Here's how to keep your staff engaged and h...  Read more


Should Job Promotions Be Random?

By Josh Spiro |  Dec 18, 2009

A group of Italian researchers recently conducted a study that found random job promotion was more effective than merit-based promotion. Inc. asks sev...  Read more


Damned with Faint Praise

By Leigh Buchanan |  Sep 15, 2009

Great managers know when and how to lavish praise on their workers  Read more


Building a Culture of Employee Appreciation

By Nadine Heintz |  Sep 1, 2009

How Datotel overhauled its employee-appreciation, -recognition, and -incentive programs  Read more


How Google Inspires Innovation

Featuring Alfred Spector |  Sep 20, 2008

R&D chief Alfred Spector takes you on a tour of the idea factory that is Google. A flat management structure eliminates impediments to the flow of ide...  Watch video


Intuit's Scott Cook on Motivating Employees

By Inc. staff |  Aug 26, 2008

Founder and chairman of Intuit, Scott Cook is responsible for that invaluable entrepreneurial aid, Quick Books. Here he talks about how to get the most ou...  Watch video


Developing All-Star Employees

By Francisco Dao |  Jun 19, 2008

This employee training video featuring Francisco Dao shows you how to cultivate top performers.  Watch video


Empowering Employees

By Francisco Dao |  Jun 19, 2008

Delegating responsibility can energize your staff. Here are five things you need to know.   Watch video


Do Your Employees Qualify for Overtime? [Audio]

By Ryan McCarthy |  Feb 1, 2007

There's a good chance you might be shortchanging your staff. Reporter Ryan McCarthy explains.   Watch video


Roger Staubach on Turning Salespeople into Team Players

By Roger Staubach |  Aug 1, 2006

The former Dallas Cowboy, now CEO of the Staubach Co., on fostering teamwork.  Read more


What's in a Job Title? [Video]

By Nadine Heintz and Rod Kurtz |  Jun 21, 2006

Doling out flashy titles may seem like a cheap way to attract and retain top recruits. But it's also risky. Associate editor Nadine Heintz explai...  Watch video


Retaining Employees Following an Acquisition

Sep 12, 2000

Steps you can take to retain as many existing employees as possible when you acquire a company.  Read more


Tax Implications of Recognition Rewards

By Bob Nelson |  Dec 1, 1999

Some companies shy away from giving recognition awards because they fear the tax implications. Much of this fear is unwarranted and can be soothed by underst...  Read more


Making Work Fun

Oct 21, 1999

Offbeat workplace celebrations can help maintain a lighthearted atmosphere.  Read more


Personalizing Recognition

By Bob Nelson |  May 1, 1999

It doesn't cost a thing to add a personal touch to your recognition efforts. People love being singled out, even in these simple ways.  Read more


Tips for Planning Employee Recognition Events

Jan 1, 1997

Read these tips before planning your next employee recognition program. And remember to recognize individual achievements "in the moment," not just once a year.  Read more


Employee Reward and Recognition Systems

In a competitive business climate, more business owners are looking at improvements in quality while reducing costs. Meanwhile, a strong economy has resulted...  Read more