Employee engagement: the buzzword for business success

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