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A simple ‘thank you’ goes a long way

“You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life.” – Zig Ziglar

Research from Gallup suggests that rewards and recognition, with its low cost and high impact, might be one of the most underutilized tools that managers have for boosting engagement.

Do you regularly show appreciation to your staff members?

If not, you could be losing an opportunity to provide encouragement and bolster engagement.

Take Action – A simple thank you can make them feel more valued in the workplace and also brighten up their day!

Increase your skills to more effectively engage your employees.
For more information on our new Employee and Mobilize Engagement Program

Your organization may be eligible for funding through the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant. Employers may be eligible to receive two-thirds of the training cost. Employers can make multiple grant applications to a maximum of $100,000 per fiscal year, and up to $10,000 per individual trainee.

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Do you praise your employees often?

“Appreciate everything your associates do for the business. Nothing else can quite substitute for a few well-chosen, well-timed, sincere words of praise. They’re absolutely free and worth a fortune.” – Sam Walton

Do you praise your employees easily, sincerely and often?

If not, you may be losing out on an opportunity to trigger a dopamine release which can then boost innovative thinking and creative problem-solving.

Take Action – Catch someone doing something well and praise them promptly.

Tomorrow, Friday March 5th, is National Employee Appreciation Day. How will you appreciate your employees?

Increase your skills to more effectively engage your employees. For more information on our new Employee and Mobilize Engagement Program

Your organization may be eligible for funding through the Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy. Employers receive 100% reimbursement for approved training up to $10,000. The deadline to apply for the Training Subsidy is March 31, 2021.

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Support staff to thrive in their zone of genius

“It goes without saying that no company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it.” – Jack Welch, former CEO of GE

Do you help your employees understand how important their work is to the business success?

If not, you may be missing out on your employees’ best efforts. It is energizing to know when your natural abilities contribute to achieving a mission. This brings purpose to the work. Using natural abilities is the ‘zone of genius’ where employees excel!

Take Action – To help your employees thrive in their zone of genius, share how their talents and work contribute to the organization’s purpose and mission.

Check back for more tips to take action as we build towards National Employee Appreciation Day, Friday, March 5th

Increase your skills to more effectively engage your employees. For more information on our new Employee and Mobilize Engagement Program

Your organization may be eligible for funding through the Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy. Employers receive 100% reimbursement for approved training up to $10,000. The deadline to apply for the Training Subsidy is March 31, 2021.

 

 

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Regularly recognize your employees’ performance


According to the Cicero Group, research shows that employees receiving strong performance recognition are much more likely to be highly engaged at their job. They are also more likely to perform at their maximum output and develop innovative ways to improve their company.

Do you make it a practice to regularly recognize your employees’ performance?

If not, you may be missing out on supporting your employees to use their strengths towards their best performance.

Take Action – Take the time to personally get to know your employees so you know how they prefer to be acknowledged. Then acknowledge your employees often!

Check back here for another employee engagement tip to take action as we build towards the big day: National Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, March 5th.

Increase your skills to more effectively engage your employees.
For more information on our new Employee and Mobilize Engagement Program

Your organization may be eligible for funding through the Re-Open Saskatchewan Training Subsidy. Employers receive 100% reimbursement for approved training up to $10,000. The deadline to apply for the Training Subsidy is March 31, 2021.