Not coming to the party? When Incentive and Recognition Program Participation Declines

By Achievement Awards Group on September 1, 2010

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A performance improvement program represents a sizeable investment to an organisation. Achieving expected and deserved returns on that investment needs the full and enthusiastic involvement of the performance improvement target audience. While effective implementation of any change or innovation typically begins with the inclusion of all the relevant parties, it’s what happens after the initial implementation that can make or break a performance improvement initiative.

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Making Change Worth the Effort

Making Change Worth the Effort

By Achievement Awards Group on August 3, 2010

Written by David Chase , Business Director, Achievement Awards Group
Merchandise , travel, cash – what will it take to engage your staff and motivate the level of performance you need? Most people don’t enjoy changes to ‘business as usual’, and some actively resist any alteration to their daily routines. So how can you predict what [...]

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The Importance of Leadership in Reward and Recognition Programs

By Achievement Awards Group on July 1, 2010

A manager who had been with a company for many years was given a sizeable bonus by the company president who said, “Here’s your bonus – do you think you deserve it?” The stunned manager was bitter enough to quit his job within a week.1

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CASE STUDY: TRANSPORT INDUSTRY

By Achievement Awards Group on September 1, 2010

Shrinking returns and escalating incident claims from truck drivers in a leading transport company were reducing profitability on long-distance services. Many of these claims were related to the carrying of automobiles.  
The Challenge
Reduce the number of incident claims per month and increase the number of hours spent on the road by motivating an extensive team [...]

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Getting the Message Across: The Importance of Communicating In An Incentive & Recognition Program

By Achievement Awards Group on August 3, 2010

Disengaged workers cost the US economy around $300 billion a year according to The Gallup Organisation. But companies that build a strong link between enterprise strategy and rewards programs generate a shareholder return almost 40 percent higher than competitors who do nothing to strengthen the link (Aberdeen Group Inc.)1.
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Recognition in Uncertain Times

By Achievement Awards Group on July 1, 2010

The present economic recession has prompted many forward-thinking companies to invest in recognition programs that ignite worker motivation and optimise productivity. Experts agree that companies with effective strategies in place to engage employees and enhance loyalty, hold the promise of emerging strongly from this recession with their best talent focussed and in tact.

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