The term, “employee engagement,” earned itself buzzword status in 2014, and with good reason. With each passing year, we learn more about the importance of engaging employees, and why they’re the key to any successful business and employee engagement continues to be the cornerstone for success—both for employees and businesses.
As you prepare for 2015, here’s a roundup of some of our favorite articles and resources from 2014 to help you engage, align, recognize, and reward your employees in the new year.
Engage
Why Employee Engagement Is Critical to Corporate Success – Mashable
How to Lose an Employee in 10 Days – Achievers
Five Ways to Improve Employee Engagement Now – Gallup
Align
Company Culture Is Part of Your Business Model – Harvard Business Review
It Really Pays to Have a Rich Company Culture – Entrepreneur
Company Culture: What’s the Big Hype? – Achievers
Recognize
The Art and Science of Giving and Receiving Criticism At Work – Fast Company
The Ultimate Guide to Employee Recognition – Achievers
The Wrong Way to Thank Employees – The Wall Street Journal
Reward
11 Non-Traditional Ways to Reward Innovative Employees – TLNT
5 Ways to Reward Great Employees Besides Money – Inc.
Top Talent, Tight Wallet: 4 Budget-Friendly Ways to Reward Employees – The Daily Muse
Wishing you an engaging New Year!
– Your friends at Achievers