TODAY IS THE DAY! Fish on Fridays is officially here! After years of writing, rewriting, remembering, laughing—and sometimes wondering what I was doing—my memoir is now available. And I want to make something clear. This isn’t simply a story about cancer. It isn’t just a story about tragedy. It’s the story of a life. Military […]
reward and recognition
Five Ways To Build A Committed Workforce
For any business to thrive, you need a dedicated workforce who are committed to doing their best and working together as a team. Whilst each industry has its own way of working, there are some fundamental ways to increase motivation and satisfaction amongst your employees, that helps your company to grow and prosper. From offering […]
Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us
Employee Motivation in the Workplace This is an excellent video outlining the key components of employee motivation based on Dan Pink’s book, “Drive.” Many current motivation practices in world today tend to do more harm than good. In some cases rewards have the opposite effect such has limiting creativity and innovation.
Get Creative with Office Rewards and Recognition
In today’s small business world, employee recognition revolves around monetary bonuses. Nothing rewards a job well done like extra cash and, while every boss should have a bonus structure in place if they can afford it, don’t underestimate the value of sentimental recognition. Sentimental recognition is a way to promote employee accomplishments that are known […]
How to Motivate Workers: Rock The Office With Fun And Watch The Profits Roll In
“Work is either fun or drudgery. It depends on your attitude. I like fun.” —Colleen C. Barrett President Emerita of Southwest Airlines. Can you put in eight to 10 hours at work every day and still have fun? Many experts say, yes. In fact, more and more agree that a workplace filled with laughter increases […]
Happiness at Work | How Zappos Delivers a Great Place to Work
Happiness at Work Zappos is a true American success story. Not only are they a financial powerhouse, but an amazing place to work. Zappos is an online retailer that sells shoes and other merchandise. They have approximately 1500 employees and are located in Las Vegas and at their distribution center in Kentucky. For several years […]
