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You Are Running Out of Time to Promote Employee Engagement!

by admin | Aug 17, 2021 | Employee Incentive Program, improve employee engagement, reward and recognize employees, rewarding employees

If you’ve waited this long to create a “Total Rewards” program that recognizes and rewards your employees in order to keep them more engaged at work, it’s ALMOST too late!

The effects of the pandemic have come at employers in waves, and some of the largest and most disruptive waves are still on their way. As Gallup points out in this article, employees these days have more options than ever and one of those options for many is simply to retire.

Look around your organization and you’re likely to see the early effects of retirements (and turnover as a whole) and ask yourself, “How much does it cost the company every time we lose a valuable seasoned employee?”

If you have never put a properly structured employee recognition/rewards program in place, you’ve lost the opportunity to blunt this first wave, but if you put one in place now you can at least stem the losses going forward and set your company on the right path for the future.

The ‘Great Resignation’ Is Really the ‘Great Discontent’

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How Important is Wellness in a post-COVID Workplace?

by admin | Aug 10, 2021 | Corporate Wellness Program, COVID Impact, Effective Wellness Program, Employee Wellness, Employee Wellness Program

Very! Gallup reports that U.S. workers are among the most stressed in the world: 57% of North American workers (U.S. and Canada) report feeling increased stress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, compared with 43% globally. Experts predict that a focus on the health and wellness of employees will be a key predictor of future success.

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Best Practices for a More Diverse & Inclusive Workplace

by admin | Jul 22, 2021 | Diversity, Employee Appreciation, employee engagement, workplace diversity, workplace inclusion

In a previous post, we found that organizations that are diverse and inclusive enjoy a higher level of employee engagement. Highly engaged employees perform better, are more innovative and respond to organizational change more easily, resulting in better overall company performance.

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Does Diversity & Inclusion Improve Employee Engagement?

by admin | Jul 14, 2021 | Diversity, Engaging Employees, improve employee engagement, inclusion, workplace diversity, workplace inclusion

Employee engagement is defined as the extent to which employees feel positive about their jobs, are committed to the organization and put extra effort into their work. Because organizations with high levels of engaged employees enjoy a host of benefits, company leaders are seeking any initiatives that improve engagement. A focus on diversity and inclusion can do just that.

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Incentives for Vaccines: Do they work?

by admin | Jul 8, 2021 | Employee Motivation, Engage Motivate Reward, Motivating Employees, Vaccine Incentives

It’s critically important for U.S. businesses to get their workforce vaccinated against COVID-19. Not only for the financial recovery of the company and health and well-being of their employees but also for the health and safety of their customers and clients. As of this writing, 63% of American adults have received at least one shot; 52% are fully vaccinated (received 2 shots plus the 2-week period following); 70% of adults have received at least one shot in 12 states. Many companies, as well as the government, are offering incentives for people to accept this free, potentially life-saving vaccine: do they work?

Widespread vaccination is recognized as essential for the United States to return to full economic activity. Companies with a fully vaccinated workforce have:

fewer employees with illness
lower absenteeism and avoid the associated lost productivity
lower healthcare costs

What employers can do:

Now that the COVID-19 vaccine is available to all adults and children over 16 (and being expanded to those 12-15), the time is right for employers to strongly encourage all employees to become vaccinated. Ways in which this can be accomplished include:

Leading by example
Providing resources and education about vaccines
Paid time off to get vaccinated
On-site vaccination clinics
Help in finding/scheduling vaccination appointments
Providing an additional incentive for employees to get vaccinated

Incentives can include everything from extra vacation time for employees who are fully vaccinated or childcare credits to cash payments and tangible merchandise rewards. (Because we know that cash incentives are less successful in changing behaviors in the workplace, we would recommend using tangible incentives or experiences in lieu of cash).

Here at All Star Incentive Marketing, fully vaccinated employees receive an additional 100 points to redeem an item of their choice through our total rewards platform. Another example of a tangible incentive that encourage employees to get vaccinated could include a gift of a pair of Maui Jim sunglasses with the message: “Thanks for getting your vaccination – the future looks bright!” Many companies across the country are offering a variety of incentives to encourage their employees as well as their customers to get vaccinated.

Keeping Track

It’s important to know which of your employees are fully vaccinated. According to this Law Review article, “it is lawful to ask employees for this information. Simply requesting proof of receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination is not a disability-related inquiry under the ADA. However, subsequent employer questions, such as asking why an individual did not receive a vaccination, may elicit information about a disability and would be subject to the pertinent ADA standard that such questions must be “job-related and consistent with business necessity.”

When you are considering whether to offer vaccine incentives to your workforce, it is important to partner with a professional firm that can help you to structure an effective campaign that will achieve your objectives. Contact us today to learn more!