Inspiring Workplaces Awards’ Post

💡 Today, we’re celebrating Reward & Recognition Programs! At The Incentive Lab, we’re passionate about crafting Reward & Recognition Programs that truly celebrate your team’s hard work. Our goal is to make your top performers feel not just appreciated, but truly valued. Our 2023 Reward & Recognition Programs achieved an impressive 88% engagement rate, with 96% of participants making a purchase. Our detailed tracking and reporting tools don’t just measure success - they empower you to continually refine and improve your programs, ensuring your team stays motivated and engaged. We’re here to help you achieve all your reporting goals to track success and keep your participants engaged every step of the way. We can also provide insights like login frequency over a specific period, who logged in the most, year-end completion rates, and much more! Our custom programs are designed to reflect your company’s unique culture, ensuring that your top performers receive rewards that truly resonate with them. Stay tuned! On Friday, we’ll be diving into the magic of Product Launches and Activations - don’t miss it! 📧 admin@theincentivelab.com 🌐 theincentivelab.com #TheIncentiveLab #EventTravel #IncentiveTravel #ExperienceTheExtraordinary #Travel #TeamRecognition #CelebrateSuccess #RewardExcellence #EmployeeRecognition #MotivateYourTeam #RewardPrograms

I've never been more inspired preparing to emcee at a conference. I do a lot of prep calls and speaker research every time I run a stage, and this time that included interviews with the #CHROs of CHANEL, Sodexo, Fedrigoni Group, majidalfuttaim, and Flutter UK & Ireland. Unleash World offers some of the most compelling programming in our industry across 4 main stages, 6 breakout tracks, a startup competition and product spotlights, a pre-conference workshop, plus executive boardrooms and roundtables. When I tell you I cannot wait for you to hear these stories, I'm practically doing cartwheels and backflips because I CANNOT WAIT FOR YOU TO HEAR THESE STORIES. Chanel has never done this -- taken a stage to share their #people & culture story. This feels like such a huge scoop.😍 Especially knowing how grounded their #culture is in the very essence of creation, a high standard of excellence, and people-centricity and humanization exhibited through trust, transparency, and care. Should I admit I rented a gorgeous Chanel necklace JUST to talk to Claire Isnard? Yes, I did. It's a beaut, and so is the Chanel story. And Sodexo, my goodness. They were an #employerbranding client of mine eons ago, so of course I sprinted straight for their Employee Value Proposition to see how current, how relevant it still might be. Lest you think #EVPs are some fluffy brand statement you slap above your office like a Ted Lasso Believe sticker, please understand they're the promise you make to a #workforce who absolutely expects you to deliver. Best not make promises lightly, then. Not only has Sodexo made #BELONGING a key pillar of their EVP, they somehow make 430,000 employees across 45 countries FEEL it. That's not a typo. 430,000 employees truly feel like they belong at Sodexo, and that's a feat Annick de Vanssay will explain. And so many more stories. These speakers are incredible, which is why there's only one UNLEASH World. Check out the agenda, come 👋 see me 👋 on the Strategic Talent Stage 2, and ask me for a pass to the pre-conference WORKSHOP on Tuesday. Whew, I'm running that, too! Along with Jason Averbook, Emily Liddle, and the sponsorship of our partner UKG, we're teaching #HR how to use #AI to great a GREAT WORKPLACE. ❤️ Je suis etonne de te voir a Paris! 🥐 🇫🇷 🥂 But first, a softball tournament in Iowa. 😂🥎 #UnleashWorld

What an incredibly inspiring couple of days at the inaugural #CPOHQ Elevate conference. I loved the realness and candor of our discussions. Huge thank you to the speakers who “went there” with good and bad key learnings and insights from their careers. A few key takeaways for me that I want to action on immediately: 💡Simplicity = Strategic Advantage ✨Kill stupid Rules - ask if you could kill 2 rules at work (or life!) what would you immediately get rid of? ✨Discipline around meetings - what is the least number of people you can invite to a meeting to make a decision or seek alignment? Then uninvite everyone else. If you are uninvited, your time is more important and better spent working on something else. Feel important! 💡Think critically about what I want to unlearn ✨Technological empowerment - biggest risk is not thinking big enough. ✨AI - “you will not lose your job, you will lose your professional identity” How are you going to unlearn what you know so you can reimagine the possible? ✨Three rules of HR 1️⃣Make the modern workplace kinder. 2️⃣You get what you tolerate. Don’t tolerate organizational toxicity; dishonesty, disrespect, disengagement or drama. 3️⃣You get what you celebrate. Celebrate intentionally. 💡There’s so much brainpower and fun(ny) stories in a room of 100+ CPO peers. ✨Stay connected with our network. If we don’t have an answer for you, at least you blow off some steam and laugh together! ✨You’re not alone! If you’ve been in this field long enough you likely have some bumps and bruises that you’ve experienced along the way. Don’t let these break you. They make you a stronger and wiser people leader! ✨You are my people! I truly love this community Joseph Q.! Thank you for pulling us together in a magnificent setting to learn, laugh and get curious together! I know Heather Dunn already claimed the first ticket for 2025 Elevate so I’ll settle for being second in line. I have so many ideas to share to help make next year even better. 🙃

Recognition gifts go beyond mere acknowledgments—they’re a meaningful way to celebrate hard work, loyalty, and dedication. Thoughtful recognition creates lasting positive memories, boosts morale, and strengthens both employee and client loyalty. Recognition gifts highlight accomplishments, making employees feel valued and enhancing engagement. For clients, they reinforce appreciation and build trust, which strengthens relationships. When people feel acknowledged, they are more motivated to contribute to the organization's success. Consider milestone gifts like personalized items, such as journals or wellness kits, to celebrate anniversaries or achievements. Performance awards, including tech gadgets, gift cards, or skill-building vouchers, are perfect for rewarding top performers. For leadership appreciation, luxurious items that reflect their role can be particularly impactful. Additionally, showing gratitude to long-time clients and employees with unique keepsakes fosters lasting connections. Lastly, experiential rewards like event tickets or relaxation retreats create memorable experiences that extend beyond material value. Recognition gifts help build a positive culture, making everyone feel seen and valued. #RecognitionGifts #EmployeeAppreciation #ClientLoyalty #CorporateGifting

Announcing My TEDx Watch Party: "Purpose is the Missing Piece in Your Career" I’m beyond excited to invite you to a special virtual watch party of my recent TEDx talk, a personal dream come true. I took the TEDx stage in North Carolina to tackle a topic that is so close to my heart and mission: the role of purpose in our careers—especially for leaders and HR professionals like you, who shape workplace cultures. The journey to TEDx was intense, challenging, and deeply meaningful. I walked away with a renewed perspective on how purpose can revolutionize careers and energize teams. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to bring more engagement and satisfaction into your organization, or if your own career could use a little spark, I’d love for you to join me on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 7 pm CST. During this exclusive event, I’ll be sharing insights from the talk and taking your questions, exploring how purpose can guide strategic decision-making and enhance employee well-being. ✨ Here's a quick tip on purpose: Aligning your goals with your core values can transform the workday from routine to impactful—because when work has purpose, performance follows. Don’t miss this chance to engage in a meaningful discussion about elevating the workplace experience. Register now to save your spot! 🔗 See link in comments.

This April 18 let's turn National High Five Day into a moment of meaningful recognition within our teams. Recognition isn’t just a feel-good factor; it’s a strategic tool that boosts morale, productivity, and loyalty. It's what separates the good from the great in company culture. Here’s how to make a high-impact gesture today: Spotlight Achievements: Use team meetings, Slack, or email to celebrate individual successes. Make it loud, proud, and public. Introduce Friendly Competitions: Reward outstanding work with tangible benefits, creating a fun, competitive spirit. Reevaluate Your Recognition Program: Take this day to assess and enhance your formal recognition strategies. Creativity in recognition goes a long way. As someone deeply entrenched in the recruitment world, I’ve seen the difference it makes. Employees have choices; let’s give them reasons to choose us. How will you high-five your team today? #highfive #appreciation #teamwork

We're on the countdown...1 week to go for our upcoming UNBelievable Workplaces Awards Celebration!!! I have the honor and privilege to be this year's Keynote Speaker! Join us for an enlightening journey as we delve into the art of crafting a purposeful and thriving organizational culture. In a world where cultures can either be designed with intention or left to develop by default, discover the power of shaping your culture deliberately.   >>> Culture by Design vs. Default: Unearth the fundamental differences between a culture intentionally designed and one that evolves by default. Learn how a thoughtful approach can lead to a workplace that fosters innovation, creativity, and employee satisfaction.   >>> You Won! Now What? Explore the aftermath of success and the critical role culture plays in sustaining and maximizing your victories. Discover strategies to leverage your achievements and maintain momentum for future triumphs. It's not to late to join in the fun, so sign-up today!

How does recognition make you feel? If words like “valued”, “happy”, or “proud” come to mind, you’re definitely not alone! In fact, 78% of employees work harder when their efforts are being recognized. But only 32% of employee recognition programs are effective. If revamping workplace recognition is on your agenda this year, join us (and hundreds of other Culture Leaders!) at our upcoming Recognition Week event on March 26-28th! Each day will be jam-packed with presentations, panels, hands-on workshops and networking hours. Let’s revolutionize the future of employee recognition, together! Day 1: Boosting Employee Experience  Day 2: Building a Culture of Communication (I speak live at 10 am PT on Wednesday on "A People Leader's Guide to Developing Communication Skills with Highly-Effective Strategies") Day 3: Leveling Up Leadership Check out the full agenda on the event page. AND... To add to the fun, we are hosting a giveaway to celebrate Recognition Week! We are giving away THREE BUCKETLIST EXPERIENCE PACKAGES, each valued up to $200 USD. Prizes will be drawn live each day, so make sure to register for the event and attend the daily 9 AM R&R workshop session to see if you are one of our lucky winners. Sign up and join the fun.

Are you proud of your team's efforts, but aren't quite sure of the benefits that entering the Engage Awards will provide? Entering the industry's only awards programme to celebrate excellence across the entire spectrum of engagement comes with a myriad of benefits to both your team and your organisation as a whole. 5 of the biggest benefits include: ⭐ The chance to recognise your team, their efforts and their achievements ⭐ Boosting team motivation simply by entering ⭐ Associating your organisation with industry excellence ⭐ Letting customers (new and existing) know that you're leading the way in the industry ⭐ Attracting new talent and retaining existing talent In case you needed any more motivation to start your entries, you can see what some of our previous winners thought below... Enter today > https://hubs.ly/Q02HMrVs0 *Remember, entries close on Tuesday 13th August!*

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