Some days, it’s tough to be nice. But in the workplace, nice matters and for more reasons than you’d think.

When it comes to engaging employees, managers are absolutely essential and Spot Awards are one of the most powerful tools you can give them.

Involving teammates in your engagement program helps colleagues create those connections, gives you a better workplace culture, and advances your business goals.

Social recognition has an important role to play in employee engagement. Just be sure to also say “thanks!”

In a world of competing priorities, recognition and incentive programs help employees focus on the right things.

What does a planned vacation to Orlando have to do with a well-designed employee engagement program? Let me tell you.

People matter in the workplace and connecting with their needs and aspirations benefits the organization and the individual. Employee engagement is not a perk. It’s not a fad.

The economy is improving, and this means that keeping employees is becoming harder. What can be done to keep your best employees and to convert the good ones into great ones?

Design your employee engagement programs with clear goals and a strategic foundation.

Some studies show that the most productive employees may not be happy employees. Companies should consider ways to address this.

Are so-called “invisibles” in the workplace averse to recognition?

Employee engagement requires meaningful work and an environment that allows for focus and appreciation.