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Insight and tips on HR, inclusion, recognition, employee experience and more.

5 Ways to Turn Employee Conflict into a Good Thing

When managed well, the inevitable workplace conflict can be a good thing for an organization and a source of creativity and growth.

The Secret to Respect in the Workplace

Respect is top of mind for today’s workers. Everyone is looking to be recognized and respected for their individual contribution.

Why the Future Isn’t as Scary as You May Think

The future of talent management, and performance reviews in particular, lies the awesome power of crowdsourcing.

Self-Efficacy, Optimism, Resilience and Hope

Self-Efficacy, Optimism, Resilience and Hope are proven drivers of success. What are you doing to build them in your company?

5 Ways to Improve Patient Satisfaction through Recognition

Reasons that the pursuit of excellence in patient satisfaction has become one of the top goals for hospitals, and employee recognition can help.

I am a Special Snowflake

We are all unique, so a one-size-fits-all approach to recognition is rarely effective.

How to Create a Positive Service Climate for Customer Satisfaction

Creating a positive service climate through enablement, training and reward will result in higher employee engagement and boost business results.

Negative and Positive: Finding The Right Balance

Good management will employ negative reinforcement when circumstances are right, and negative feedback when it becomes necessary.

Guest Blog: Ritz-Carlton Service on a Ritz Cracker Budget

How to provide Ritz-Carlton customer engagement levels on my company’s Ritz cracker budget.

How Written Words Drive Behavior

A look at the history of the written word and how it affects us more than face-to-face communication.

Why Managers Fail to Recognize Employee Contributions

We welcome Leigh Branham, founder of Keeping the People, Inc. and author of "The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave." to guest-post on our blog.

Firing Employees to Improve Culture

Zappos hires for cultural fit. No matter how great candidates are or how much of an impact they might make—if they don’t fit, they’re out.