Recognition

Is ghostworking scaring employers? Why it should be, according to this HR leader

Nearly 60% of employees surveyed said they regularly pretend to work, a frightening prospect for managers and HR leaders. How employee recognition can be a key to turning this trend around.

Unlocking ROI: The Total Economic Impactâ„¢ of Recognition Programs with Forrester

Tuesday, September 09, 2025 at 1:00 pm ET

Whether you're designing a new employee recognition program or optimizing an existing one, the question is the same: how can recognition drive measurable business outcomes?

Employee wellbeing and recognition: Why PwC spent $22M to bring them together

The professional services firm revamped its recognition program with a significant investment that seeks to also support the workforce's wellbeing needs.

4 ways to bring more meaning, value to this year’s holiday bonuses

While cash is typically the standard holiday bonus, creative alternatives can be even more impactful and motivating for employees, a Paylocity expert says. Here are her recommendations for thinking outside the box.

3 U.S. Army principles that can improve your HR policies and practices

As commanding officer of your organization’s greatest asset—its people—it’s up to you to shape the best way to help the business and its employees, this veteran-turned-CHRO writes as we honor Veterans Day.

What will salary increase budgets look like for 2025?

New research from The Conference Board finds that, while base pay increases remain high, employers are moving away from bonuses because of economic uncertainty.

Recognition, appreciation and engagement: A strategy for happier employees

HR leaders are in a unique position to identify and amplify individual or team wins across their organization—and even teach managers how to do the same.

HR Tech Check: People building purpose

Hear from Human Resource Executive's HR Tech Editor about people-related topics that are active in the HR tech world this week.

9 best practices to improve your pay equity now

With pay transparency laws rapidly moving across the states, pay equity is getting front and center attention. Here are several ways to address that elephant in the room.

How Dow is refreshing its global total rewards for max impact

Michael Horne, Dow’s head of global total rewards, and his team are delivering results two years into the total rewards reboot.

How Moderna is helping its workers while they help the world

Since early in the pandemic, Moderna employees have been taking care of the world. Here’s how the biochem company is taking care of them—for COVID and beyond.