This year’s theme at the just ended World Economic Forum at Davos was “Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World,” which covers a lot of ground. … Read more
Facts and stats run through Lynette Silva’s veins. She uses her wealth of data and knowledge to help customers build strong business cases for the power of thanks to increase employee engagement, retention, productivity, and performance. In her role as senior recognition strategist and consultant at Globoforce (www.globoforce.com), she’s also a frequently requested speaker and session leader. Contact her at Lynette.silva@globoforce.com.
This Thanksgiving, Say ‘Thank You’ to Others
I’m coming off a whirlwind of events where I had the opportunity to share my passion for creating more human workplaces by helping millions of employees … Read more
How One Call Center Reduced Turnover to Zero
Recognize This! – Understanding the importance of the work and the people doing it make work matter and make work more human. With the new year often comes … Read more
On Thanksgiving, Remember the Connecting Power of Gratitude at Work
It’s the season of Thanksgiving in the U.S., and it’s also my favorite holiday of the year. Give me an excuse to eat too much and then nap in the … Read more
Nepotism at NASCAR: How Do You Manage Family in a Family Business?
Nepotism seems to be the obvious punch line to workplace jokes like this one: One employee to another employee: ‘When the boss’ son starts working here … Read more
Revisiting the Market Basket Revolt: How an “Employees First” Model Won Out
Last summer I chronicled the story of the Market Basket revolt (here, here, and here). To summarize, two cousins (both named Arthur, just to keep things … Read more
Looking For a New Work Challenge? Here’s a Lesson From Steven Colbert
This week marked the start of a new era in late night television in the U.S. with Steven Colbert’s debut as the host of The Late Show on CBS, long the home … Read more
Four Reasons Why You and Your Employees Should Be Napping on the Job
Following on Derek Irvine’s’s post yesterday about renewing energy at work, I couldn’t resist sharing more on napping (and not just because my … Read more
Thermostat Wars: Stop Freezing Productivity and Bringing Workers to a Boil
Have you ever walked into a company and noticed that the person in the front desk is hunched over, wearing three sweaters, and greets you with an ice-cold … Read more
Yes, “B” Players Can Be All-Stars in Your Workplace, Too
I’ll admit: I’m a Boston Red Sox fan. I came by my fandom honestly – I married a diehard Red Sox fan in 2004 and started watching Sox games in … Read more
You Don’t Need to Be Capt. Obvious to Know Good Bosses Talk with People
Confession time: I like commercials. Well, I like good, engaging, funny or emotional commercials. I cry every time I see that Folgers commercial with the … Read more
Overwhelmed: How Trying to Do More Leads People to Accomplish Less
I can’t remember the last “business” book that made me ride a roller-coaster of emotion as I read, unable to put it down. That’s precisely how Overwhelmed: … Read more
The Power of Thanks Is in Us All, If We’re Willing to Share It
I benefit from my job in the same ways most people do. I earn a paycheck that pays for a roof over my head and food in my belly. But because my company is … Read more
April Fool’s Day Pranks Can Be Bad, But Here Are 3 That Are Far Worse
Yesterday was the day when pranksters push the boundaries of acceptable office “humor” – from wrapping an entire cube in tin foil (actual photo from our … Read more
What Legacy Will YOU Leave With Your Organization?
Someday, you will leave your current organization. You may retire. You may move. You may choose to continue your career elsewhere. Regardless of the reason … Read more
Feedback Is Really Critical (But, Don’t Say Anything Negative!)
In an article sure to inspire a good bit of negative “kids today!” comments, The Wall Street Journal recently published an article on a “kinder, softer” … Read more
Are You Distracted and Missing Amazing Work Going on Around You?
Here’s a photo that encapsulates the world we live in today. (See below; email subscribers, click through.) Eric Smith, the photographer who captured this … Read more
A Recognition Basic: Sometimes, It’s Just About Noticing Colleagues Efforts
Above and beyond – that’s a common theme for what types of employee contributions should be recognized. And it’s a good theme. This is so important to some … Read more
Are You Ready For “The Year of the Retention Challenge?”
I love my job. Every day, I get to help people find ways to make their work environments and culture more appreciative, grateful and purpose-driven. That’s … Read more
Even in Tough Times, Employees Deserve a Show of Appreciation
Last Summer, I followed the Market Basket grocery store saga religiously. I was captivated by the story of non-unionized employees willing to risk their … Read more