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Can appreciating employees really have an effect on their productivity? As a one off, no, it can’t. But if it happens every time your employees have done something worthy of recognition, then that’s exactly what it can do, and research is linking employee recognition to productivity. Research has d Read More

I don’t think there are many companies left out there who still don’t believe that employee recognition can deliver big benefits. But understanding that fact is only half the story. Many companies get it and set up employee recognition programmes to try to achieve those big benefits – only for it t Read More

Would you say your employees are engaged? Most companies know the benefits of having highly engaged employees. But some can be less clear about how to achieve that engagement.

One of the most effective ways is through manager and peer to peer recognition. Here are seven ways employee recognition Read More

Employee recognition programmes help companies achieve their goals. That’s right – failing to get employee recognition rocking in your business is going to affect the bottom line. Here are 4 reasons why. Read More

Do you have any remote employees working for you? Definitions of a remote worker vary but essentially it's someone who works from a location other than your office base. It's becoming increasingly common, saving companies thousands whilst helping attract young talent who see no point in the daily c Read More

Workstars are big believers in the power of perks in the workplace and in our view they can help transform recognition programs. A recent report from Bright HR, HRZone and Professor of Psychology at University College London Adrian Furnham offered plenty of insights into why perks have the power to Read More

If you work in HR then the theory employees don’t leave companies, they leave managers, is not breaking news. Maybe your personal experiences with manager training workshops have done little to make you think differently? Which is why, when it comes to employee engagement, one of the most important Read More

Businesses know just how hard it is to make change stick. Many change programmes don’t deliver on what they aim to achieve. The barriers are often things like a lack of management or employee support – or even worse, active resistance. And companies often have several programmes on the go at any on Read More

You’d generally think being compassionate is a good thing. But while most people seem to view it positively in their personal lives, opinions get a bit more blurry when you’re talking about compassion in the workplace. Read More

Finish this sentence: ‘Today was a great day in work because…’. How about ‘… because I had a quick afternoon nap and had loads more energy to get things done.’? Or ‘… because I really unwound during today’s yoga session and felt a lot more focused afterwards.’? Read More