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Recognition

How small slights can become big HR headaches

Peter Cappelli -
Even minor slights, like a late employer-issued birthday card, can create big problems for HR, new research finds.
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Why this fire protection company went ‘all in’ on employee ownership

Jen Colletta -
Pye-Barker says its new growth award program supports a culture of employee ownership that can drive retention.
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Is ghostworking scaring employers? Why it should be, according to this HR leader

Tom Starner -
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.
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Unlocking ROI: The Total Economic Impact™ of Recognition Programs with Forrester

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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?
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Rewriting the book on recognition: It’s time to stop checking the box

Hannah Yardley -
It’s time we stop treating recognition like icing on the cake. It is the cake, writes Hannah Yardley, chief people officer of Achievers.
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Employee wellbeing and recognition: Why PwC spent $22M to bring them together

Jen Colletta -
The professional services firm revamped its recognition program with a significant investment that seeks to also support the workforce's wellbeing needs.
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4 ways to bring more meaning, value to this year’s holiday bonuses

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

Jason McKenna -
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.
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What will salary increase budgets look like for 2025?

Jen Colletta -
New research from The Conference Board finds that, while base pay increases remain high, employers are moving away from bonuses because of economic uncertainty.
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Are your female employees suffering from ‘productivity anxiety’?

Tom Starner -
According to new research, women are more likely than men to doubt their productivity, suggesting better recognition strategies are needed.
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Gallup Research on the Power of Recognition: A Toolkit to Impact Behavior Shifts

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Wednesday, May 08, 2024 at 2:00PM ET

In this webinar, Gallup and Workhuman discuss the link between employee behaviors and business performance.

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On this Employee Appreciation Day, why personalization is key

Tom Starner -
Employee Appreciation Day is an opportunity for employers to recognize their workers, which, experts say, should happen year-round.
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Beyoncé tickets, Jamaica trip figure into rewards for small biz owner

Tom Starner -
With employee recognition strategies that create positive environments, employers can strengthen employee wellness and their own bottom line.
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Recognition, appreciation and engagement: A strategy for happier employees

Leslie Zemnick -
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.
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Why aren’t employers delivering the EX employees want?

Dawn Kawamoto -
Employee experience may be suffering because business leaders are failing to understand what their workers really want.
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HR Tech Check: People building purpose

Jill Barth -
Hear from Human Resource Executive's HR Tech Editor about people-related topics that are active in the HR tech world this week.
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3 ways HR leaders can build a foolproof employee recognition strategy  

Hannah Yardley -
Prioritizing employee recognition can help take your retention and engagement to new heights.
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Why pay transparency is turning CHROs into ‘chief human financial officers’

Dawn Kawamoto -
Pay transparency requires rigorous financial metrics usually associated with chief financial officers, giving birth to a new role for CHROs.
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9 best practices to improve your pay equity now

Dawn Kawamoto -
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.
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How HR can make the most of working with a compensation consultant

Dawn Kawamoto -
The task of selecting a consultant for the board’s compensation committee and evaluating their performance often falls to the CHRO.
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Why poor employee recognition can throw wellbeing ‘out the window’

Dawn Kawamoto -
Here are potential challenges that leaders may face if they fail to tie together recognition and wellness initiatives.
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Employee engagement and the bottom line: HR can help make the business case

Dawn Kawamoto -
Connecting employee engagement to a company’s financial performance requires HR leaders take a strategic approach, according to new Microsoft research.
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PepsiCo selects Cognizant CPO to head up its HR efforts

Dawn Kawamoto -
Beverage giant PepsiCo has named Becky Schmitt of Cognizant its new CHRO, replacing the retiring Ronald Schellekens.
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How Dow is refreshing its global total rewards for max impact

Dawn Kawamoto -
Michael Horne, Dow’s head of global total rewards, and his team are delivering results two years into the total rewards reboot.
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Peloton, Hearst and REI land new chief people officers

Dawn Kawamoto -
The fitness platform, media giant and outdoor goods retailer all welcomed industry vets as their HR leaders this month.
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Why social equity is a ‘critical’ imperative in the war for talent

Karyn Twaronite -
EY offers three equity-driven strategies to turn collective quitting into collective thriving.
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With ‘She is PepsiCo,’ the beverage giant gives new meaning to ‘mobile recruiting’

Jen Colletta -
CHRO Andrea Ferrara says the campaign recognizes PepsiCo's female frontline workers, while serving as a new avenue for recruiting.
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4 employee engagement survey questions you need to be asking

Fabian Sandoval -
Encouraging your workers to reflect on how they feel about their role within your organization can lead to valuable insights.
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How to help workers struggling after a mass shooting

Kathryn Mayer -
Experts offer six strategies for supporting workers, including checking in with employees, sharing mental health resources and more.
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Redesigning EX for 2023? Put purpose at the center of your plan

Jen Colletta -
Experts from O.C. Tanner, FOUNT and Advance Auto Parts share how HR needs to reimagine EX.
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Why science says employee recognition is vital

Mark Wachen -
Remember Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? It's important for workplaces too.
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6 ways to help employees after the Texas mass shooting

Kathryn Mayer -
Experts offer strategies for supporting workers.
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How Moderna is helping its workers while they help the world

Kathryn Mayer -
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.
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How to support your people in the moments that matter

Jacqui Canney -
These 3 actions can help HR leaders treat each person as the individual they are, writes ServiceNow's chief people officer.
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How to develop a winning strategy in the war for talent

Kristi Robinson -
Kristi Robinson, EVP and head of talent acquisition for Citizens Bank, shares 5 tips for embracing the critical 'candidate-centric mindset.'
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