Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2017

5 Things Your Boss Needs To Know About Recognition

by Roy Saunderson, MA, CRP

Each manager, supervisor, or business owner comes with their own unique set of interpersonal skills, along with strengths and weaknesses. This is especially so when it comes to giving meaningful and effective recognition.

You’ve likely had a boss or two who understood the importance of acknowledging your work. You had a positive relationship with them. Work seemed to go well and you felt engaged. You knew you were making a positive difference.

Not So Good Managers

Then again, you’ve probably bumped into at least one or two supervisors or had managers along your career path who plain didn’t get it. (more…)

Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2016

When Recognition Doesn’t Work

by Roy Saunderson, MA, CRP

I never want to lead you astray and say that every time you give recognition it works miracles.

Nope. That’s not always the case.

Don’t ever imagine when you give a person some well deserved recognition that the lights will shine down on them, and confetti and balloons will instantly pour down from the rafters, and your employee will love you forever.

Alas, giving recognition does not always hit the target you want it to.

I am going to share with you just a few of the reasons when recognition just won’t work. (more…)

Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2016

3 Ways to Know How Recognized Your Employees Feel

by Roy Saunderson, MA, CRP

Many leaders are unaware of how valued or recognized their employees are feeling right now. It’s not always a pretty picture.

The Gallup group suggest only a third of employees they survey through all their client companies actually receive recognition or praise for doing good work on the job in any given week.

I am going to share 3 simple ways you can use to find out how well recognized your employees feel, today!

But first… (more…)