‘a’ magazine http://blog.octanner.com Employee Rewards and Awards Programs - Corporate Rewards Thu, 15 Jun 2017 19:28:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.5 Welcome to the Great Work Insights Podcast by the O.C. Tanner Institute, the show that features the people, the professionals, the thought leaders and the “coolest companies”. Weekly interview style audio podcast with human resources, managers, CEOs and industry thought leaders sharing the culture, the organized chaos, the daily best practices that captivate, keep and compel great work from employees and ultimately add volumes to the bottom line. Todd Nordstrom: Blogger | Author | Social Marketer | Speaker Todd Nordstrom: Blogger | Author | Social Marketer | Speaker shante@97thfloor.com shante@97thfloor.com (Todd Nordstrom: Blogger | Author | Social Marketer | Speaker) © Copyright 2015 | O.C. Tanner. All rights reserved. Great Work Insights Podcast Presented by O.C. Tanner: Corporate Culture | Leadership | Appreciation | Engagement O.C. Tanner Blog http://octanner.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/GW-Logo_Text-01.jpg http://blog.octanner.com http://blog.octanner.com/appreciation-2/gif-post-win gif. post. win. https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/359122802/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/359122802/0/a-magazine#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2017 20:10:58 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27605 O.C. Tanner’s new recognition and culture conference, Influence Greatness, is one event you do not want to miss. That’s why we’re giving SHRM attendees the chance to join us. The rules are easy Come hang with us in SHRM booth 832. Make a gif...

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O.C. Tanner’s new recognition and culture conference, Influence Greatness, is one event you do not want to miss. That’s why we’re giving SHRM attendees the chance to join us.

The rules are easy

Come hang with us in SHRM booth...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/359122802/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/insights/10-things-to-know-about-shrm17-keynote-speakers-patrick-lencioni-and-laila-ali 10 things to know about shrm17 keynote speakers patrick lencioni and laila ali https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/359022906/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/359022906/0/a-magazine#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2017 17:45:32 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27603 This year, Patrick Lencioni and Laila Ali are two of four keynote speakers at the 2017 Annual SHRM Conference. Lencioni will talk about the traits he has identified that make for ideal team players, and during her closing keynote, Ali will share as...

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This year, Patrick Lencioni and Laila Ali are two of four keynote speakers at the 2017 Annual SHRM Conference. Lencioni will talk about the traits he has identified that make for ideal team players, and during her closing keynote, Ali will share as...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/359022906/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/insights/recap-5-secrets-to-building-the-simply-irresistible-organization recap: 5 secrets to building the simply irresistible organization https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/359000470/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/359000470/0/a-magazine#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2017 17:10:12 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27599 O.C. Tanner proudly welcomed Josh Bersin, Principal and Founder of Bersin by Deloitte, and our own David Sturt, EVP of O.C. Tanner Institute, to lead this month’s webinar. Josh and David shared a new approach to building an irresistible company...

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O.C. Tanner proudly welcomed Josh Bersin, Principal and Founder of Bersin by Deloitte, and our own David Sturt, EVP of O.C. Tanner Institute, to lead this month’s webinar. Josh and David shared a new approach to building an irresistible company...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/359000470/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/culture/nola-after-hours NOLA after hours https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/358966344/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/358966344/0/a-magazine#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2017 17:03:30 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27585 Get out into the vibrant culture that is New Orleans! Here are our top picks of where to eat, drink, and explore. Entertainment You can’t leave NOLA without experiencing a swamp tour Visit the crypt of “Voodoo Queen,” Marie Laveau in St Louis...

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Get out into the vibrant culture that is New Orleans! Here are our top picks of where to eat, drink, and explore.

Entertainment

You can’t leave NOLA without experiencing a swamp tour



Visit the crypt of “Voodoo Queen,” ...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/358966344/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/leadership/a-focus-on-people-kat-cole-and-laszlo-bock-present-at-shrm17 a focus on people: kat cole and laszlo bock present at #shrm17 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/353754350/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/353754350/0/a-magazine#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2017 20:27:49 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27581 This year, Kat Cole and Laszlo Bock are two of the four keynote speakers who will be sharing insights at the 2017 Annual SHRM Conference. For HR leaders who will be catching these two speakers live in New Orleans, here are five things to know about...

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This year, Kat Cole and Laszlo Bock are two of the four keynote speakers who will be sharing insights at the 2017 Annual SHRM Conference. For HR leaders who will be catching these two speakers live in New Orleans, here are five things to know about...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/353754350/0/a-magazine/feed 1 http://blog.octanner.com/podcast-2/podcast-brenda-hardesty-and-sue-baechler-on-their-board-game-that-helps-form-actionable-business-strategies podcast: brenda hardesty and sue baechler on their board game that helps form actionable business strategies https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/352287074/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/352287074/0/a-magazine#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:29:37 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27573 In this session of the Great Work Insights Podcast, Todd Nordstrom speaks with Brenda Hardesty and Sue Baechler on their innovative game entitled All In. The game teaches teams how to formulate a business strategy and put it into action. Learn how...

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In this session of the Great Work Insights Podcast, Todd Nordstrom speaks with Brenda Hardesty and Sue Baechler on their innovative game entitled All In. The game teaches teams how to formulate a business strategy and put it into action. Learn how...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/352287074/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/culture/how-to-become-a-great-place-to-work-for-all how to become a great place to work — for all https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/350744746/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/350744746/0/a-magazine#respond Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:26:08 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27576 One of the most compelling aspects of the Great Place to Work Conference is how committed every organization on their esteemed lists are to continuing to be an amazing place to work, while also raising the bar and re-inventing what it means to be a...

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One of the most compelling aspects of the Great Place to Work Conference is how committed every organization on their esteemed lists are to continuing to be an amazing place to work, while also raising the bar and re-inventing what it means to be a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/350744746/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/leadership/the-dos-and-donts-of-firing-someone-hint-be-kind the dos and don’ts of firing someone (hint: be kind) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/344237314/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/344237314/0/a-magazine#respond Fri, 02 Jun 2017 20:39:42 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27570 Firing someone is, quite possibly, the most difficult thing to do as a leader.  The idea alone can initiate feelings of guilt, sadness, anger, and even relief — because once that struggling employee is gone you won’t need to think about firing...

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Firing someone is, quite possibly, the most difficult thing to do as a leader.  The idea alone can initiate feelings of guilt, sadness, anger, and even relief — because once that struggling employee is gone you won’t need to think about firing...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/344237314/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/culture/strengthen-corporate-culture-for-a-strategic-business-advantage strengthen corporate culture for a strategic business advantage https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/339884722/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/339884722/0/a-magazine#respond Tue, 30 May 2017 20:22:37 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27568 “Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.” – Richard Branson It may seem counterintuitive to put customers second, but will this strategy actually lead to a...

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“Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.” – Richard Branson

It may seem counterintuitive to put customers second, but will this strategy actually lead to a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/339884722/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/appreciation-2/appreciation-digest-the-importance-of-trust-in-the-workplace appreciation digest: the importance of trust in the workplace https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/338743902/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/338743902/0/a-magazine#respond Mon, 29 May 2017 21:53:22 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27566 Establishing a culture of trust in the workplace is critical to organizational success. Make sure your company is headed in the right direction by taking the necessary steps to build a culture where failure and vulnerability are accepted, and even...

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Establishing a culture of trust in the workplace is critical to organizational success. Make sure your company is headed in the right direction by taking the necessary steps to build a culture where failure and vulnerability are accepted, and even...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/338743902/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/engagement/are-your-employees-as-engaged-as-they-say-they-are are your employees as engaged as they say they are? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/333961898/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/333961898/0/a-magazine#respond Thu, 25 May 2017 21:57:57 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27554 Employee engagement surveys have been facing considerable dissension for a while now. Organizations struggle with not only what and how to measure, but also with the very definition of engagement. While we all know that engaged employees are often...

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Employee engagement surveys have been facing considerable dissension for a while now. Organizations struggle with not only what and how to measure, but also with the very definition of engagement. While we all know that engaged employees are often...

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This month’s webinar shared new research conducted by the O.C. Tanner Institute on appreciating and inspiring greatness around the world. Stephanie Hendrickson, Director of International Business Development at O.C. Tanner, shared findings on what...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/363168826/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/culture/motivational-speakers-thatll-get-your-team-firing-on-all-cylinders motivational speakers that’ll get your team firing on all cylinders https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/332332066/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/332332066/0/a-magazine#respond Wed, 24 May 2017 17:03:01 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27539 Deciding whether or not to hire a motivational speaker for your organization can be difficult. Before you consider hiring a motivational speaker, you might ask yourself, what are the benefits? Or Is it worth taking time out of the workday for...

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Deciding whether or not to hire a motivational speaker for your organization can be difficult. Before you consider hiring a motivational speaker, you might ask yourself, what are the benefits? Or Is it worth taking time out of the workday for...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/332332066/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/leadership/acting-and-speaking-with-authority acting and speaking with authority https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/331090384/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/331090384/0/a-magazine#respond Tue, 23 May 2017 15:49:54 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27553 “Authority is 20 percent given, 80 percent taken.” ~ Peter Ueberroth, former commissioner of major-league baseball Words to live by if you are, or are planning to be, a leader. But how precisely do we ‘take’ or acquire authority when it’s...

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“Authority is 20 percent given, 80 percent taken.”

~ Peter Ueberroth, former commissioner of major-league baseball

Words to live by if you are, or are planning to be, a leader.

But how precisely do we ‘take’ or acquire authority when it’s...

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People are a strategic and competitive advantage for all companies. Whether you are a healthcare organization caring for patients, a manufacturing company producing the highest quality products, or a tech company creating the latest innovation, all...

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Leadership can, at times, be a tough concept to wrap your arms around. Yes, it can mean you’re the boss. It can mean you’re spear-heading a project. It can mean you’re setting the example — at work, at home or in your community. But, our...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/323052554/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/appreciation-2/appreciation-digest-keys-to-attracting-and-retaining-top-talent appreciation digest: keys to attracting and retaining top talent https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/321754398/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/321754398/0/a-magazine#respond Mon, 15 May 2017 17:17:48 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27535   In order to be successful as a company, it’s critical that you keep your smartest and most talented people around. Retaining top talent leads to higher productivity and employee engagement, accelerated innovation, and improved profits. This...

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In order to be successful as a company, it’s critical that you keep your smartest and most talented people around. Retaining top talent leads to higher productivity and employee engagement, accelerated innovation, and improved profits....

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A new study spearheaded by O.C. Tanner examined best practices for recognizing employees around the globe. From this study O.C. Tanner created an essential guide for leaders to help them influence greatness around their organization and across...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/317102934/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/podcast-2/podcast-louis-efron-on-aligning-purpose-with-execution-for-big-wins podcast: louis efron on aligning purpose with execution for big wins https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/316154914/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/316154914/0/a-magazine#comments Wed, 10 May 2017 16:48:13 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27526 In this session of the Great Work Insights Podcast, Todd Nordstrom speaks with Louis Efron, a Forbes and Huffington Post contributor, author, and award-winning Fortune 300 HR executive. Efron is the author of the book entitled Purpose Meets...

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In this session of the Great Work Insights Podcast, Todd Nordstrom speaks with Louis Efron, a Forbes and Huffington Post contributor, author, and award-winning Fortune 300 HR executive. Efron is the author of the book entitled Purpose Meets...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/316154914/0/a-magazine/feed 1 http://blog.octanner.com/leadership/how-leaders-can-build-better-relationships how leaders can build better relationships https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/314882118/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/314882118/0/a-magazine#respond Tue, 09 May 2017 14:30:54 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27524 “In the very near future, organizations will be held together by mechanisms of connection and commitment rooted in freedom of choice, rather than systems of coercion and control. The exercise of leadership is inversely proportional to the exercise...

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“In the very near future, organizations will be held together by mechanisms of connection and commitment rooted in freedom of choice, rather than systems of coercion and control. The exercise of leadership is inversely proportional to the exercise...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/314882118/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/insights/meet-our-speakers-robyn-benincasa meet our speakers: robyn benincasa https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/309415324/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/309415324/0/a-magazine#respond Thu, 04 May 2017 21:14:28 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27521 What do a world champion adventure racer, an award-winning motivational speaker, a 3x Guinness World Record kayaker, a San Diego firefighter, a 10x Ironman triathlete and a New York Times best-selling author have in common? They’re all titles on...

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What do a world champion adventure racer, an award-winning motivational speaker, a 3x Guinness World Record kayaker, a San Diego firefighter, a 10x Ironman triathlete and a New York Times best-selling author have in common?

They’re all titles on...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/309415324/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/insights/meet-our-speakers-patty-mccord meet our speakers: patty mccord https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/309415326/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/309415326/0/a-magazine#respond Thu, 04 May 2017 21:08:01 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27518 Netflix has changed the way people everywhere consume media. Indeed, “Netflix and chill” is a part of our culture today. But what about the woman who changed the culture of Netflix? Patty McCord served as chief talent officer of Netflix for 14...

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Netflix has changed the way people everywhere consume media. Indeed, “Netflix and chill” is a part of our culture today. But what about the woman who changed the culture of Netflix?

Patty McCord served as chief talent officer of Netflix for 14...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/309415326/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/insights/meet-our-speakers-chesley-b-sully-sullenberger meet our speakers: chesley b. “sully” sullenberger https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/308214174/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/308214174/0/a-magazine#respond Wed, 03 May 2017 20:58:50 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27515 On January 15, 2009 Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger did what most of us do every day – he went to work. But what transpired is a story that has captivated the world time and again, when, after a bird strike caused a catastrophic engine...

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On January 15, 2009 Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger did what most of us do every day – he went to work. But what transpired is a story that has captivated the world time and again, when, after a bird strike caused a catastrophic engine...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/308214174/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/culture/influence-greatness-2017-the-recognition-and-culture-conference influence greatness 2017: the recognition and culture conference https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/308098819/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/308098819/0/a-magazine#respond Wed, 03 May 2017 20:49:58 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27509 This summer, workplace culture takes center stage at our new recognition and culture conference, Influence Greatness 2017. Our new conference will be hosted in the spectacular Rocky Mountains at The Cliff Lodge Resort in Snowbird, Utah....

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This summer, workplace culture takes center stage at our new recognition and culture conference, Influence Greatness 2017.

Our new conference will be hosted in the spectacular Rocky Mountains at The Cliff Lodge Resort in Snowbird, Utah....

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A new study by the International Journal of Obesity found that the amount of time spent sitting is related to waist circumference and cardiovascular risk. Research shows that 10,000 steps a day, along with other healthy behaviors, can lead to a...

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Is there a difference between leadership and management? What are the characteristics of an inspiring leader? How does quality leadership lead to high employee engagement?

This week’s appreciation digest gets to the core of leadership, delving...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/305901760/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/engagement/how-gamification-elements-can-create-an-engaging-work-environment how gamification elements can create an engaging work environment https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/300043414/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/300043414/0/a-magazine#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2017 18:00:47 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27500 The daily routines of a workplace can often lead to monotony—it’s something we all deal with from time to time. But what if work was less of a job and more of a game? Adding gamification to the work environment is a way to spice things up...

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The daily routines of a workplace can often lead to monotony—it’s something we all deal with from time to time. But what if work was less of a job and more of a game? Adding gamification to the work environment is a way to spice things up...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/300043414/0/a-magazine/feed 1 http://blog.octanner.com/leadership/secrets-of-the-powerful-influential secrets of the powerful & influential https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/298640252/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/298640252/0/a-magazine#respond Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:30:54 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27498 “There are two fundamental dimensions that distinguish people who rise to great heights and accomplish amazing things – will, the drive to take on big challenges, and skill, the capabilities required to turn ambition into accomplishment.”...

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“There are two fundamental dimensions that distinguish people who rise to great heights and accomplish amazing things – will, the drive to take on big challenges, and skill, the capabilities required to turn ambition into accomplishment.”...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/298640252/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/insights/webinar-recap-from-change-to-transformation-with-david-lapin webinar recap: from change to transformation with david lapin https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/297566120/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/297566120/0/a-magazine#comments Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:30:22 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27495 We welcomed David Lapin, author of Lead By Greatness, and O.C. Tanner’s own Kevin Ames to lead this month’s webinar. The two joined together to share insights into how organizations like yours can truly transform their corporate velocity....

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/297566120/0/a-magazine/feed 4 http://blog.octanner.com/engagement/back-to-basics-use-connection-to-create-employee-engagement back to basics: use connection to create employee engagement https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/294734092/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/294734092/0/a-magazine#comments Wed, 19 Apr 2017 20:44:00 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27494 Common words we use to talk about employee engagement include research, ROI, and performance. Those analytical topics are important and relevant to the discussion. But at the core, employee engagement is pretty basic. It’s all about...

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Common words we use to talk about employee engagement include research, ROI, and performance. Those analytical topics are important and relevant to the discussion. But at the core, employee engagement is pretty basic. It’s all about...

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Are you suffering from high employee turnover? Is it a result of low employee engagement? Do you have an outdated or non-existent recognition program? How’s your company culture?  

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Corporate velocity (the time it takes to get things done in an organization), has slowed by 22-50% over the past five years. At the same time, the pulse of business and the speed of disruption (new technologies rendering products, businesses, and...

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In this session of the Great Work Insights Podcast, Todd Nordstrom speaks with Scott Schwertly, CEO of Ethos3 and author of How to Be a Presentation God and What’s Your Presentation Persona? In this podcast, Scott shares the importance of...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/291267252/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/leadership/the-female-mystique-why-women-dont-get-promoted the female mystique: why women don’t get promoted https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/290845230/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/290845230/0/a-magazine#respond Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:30:16 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27484 Where are all those powerful girls and women who crushed it throughout their school years? Compared to succeeding in the work world, it’s often easier for women to excel in school because they can do great work without having to defy feminine...

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Where are all those powerful girls and women who crushed it throughout their school years?

Compared to succeeding in the work world, it’s often easier for women to excel in school because they can do great work without having to defy feminine...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/290845230/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/culture/fairmont-hotels-resorts-turning-moments-into-memories-for-guests fairmont hotels & resorts: turning moments into memories for guests https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/290352892/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/290352892/0/a-magazine#respond Mon, 10 Apr 2017 17:46:14 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27473 How does a luxury hotel staff create memorable moments for guests from Vancouver to Quebec City? All over the world, the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts name is synonymous with memorable travel experiences. The worldwide culture of customer service...

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How does a luxury hotel staff create memorable moments for guests from Vancouver to Quebec City?

All over the world, the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts name is synonymous with memorable travel experiences. The worldwide culture of customer service...

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As IT leaders, our roles are complicated and challenging. We have to deliver operational excellence while leading our organizations (and not just the IT organization) into a rapidly-changing, complex and highly-ambiguous digital future. No two...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/290872406/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/leadership/theres-greatness-in-all-of-us there’s greatness in all of us https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/288867448/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/288867448/0/a-magazine#respond Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:53:28 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27468 Human beings thrive on accomplishment. We’re at our happiest when we’re doing work we’re proud of. Making a difference. Changing the world for the better in some small way. That’s why, before an organization can become a magnet for talent,...

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My Greatness from O.C. Tanner on Vimeo.

Human beings thrive on accomplishment. We’re at our happiest when we’re doing work we’re proud of. Making a difference. Changing the world for the better in some small way. That’s why, before an...

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Technology is necessary but should be used to improve, not replace your culture. When it comes to recognition there is very little that can compare to face-to-face interactions. To ensure your technology is improving–not replacing–your...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/363168856/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/insights/whats-so-great-about-greatness what’s so great about greatness? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/288193654/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/288193654/0/a-magazine#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2017 19:10:46 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27460 We’re all capable of doing great work. But are we all capable of greatness? And what’s the difference, while we’re at it? I recently had the opportunity to sit down with the members of the O.C. Tanner Institute’s executive speaker team and...

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We’re all capable of doing great work. But are we all capable of greatness? And what’s the difference, while we’re at it? I recently had the opportunity to sit down with the members of the O.C. Tanner Institute’s executive speaker team and...

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Often, company culture is something companies think about as an added benefit to their overall vision. What if you saw culture as one of your key focuses? Many organizations have found that focusing on culture first is what lays the foundation for...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/287508860/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/culture/weaving-recognition-into-culture weaving recognition into culture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/286344158/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/286344158/0/a-magazine#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:19:33 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27453 It is time to give the power of recognition back into the hands of employees – each and every one of them. We have too many people in the workplace who either believe that they aren’t empowered to give recognition or feel that it isn’t their...

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It is time to give the power of recognition back into the hands of employees – each and every one of them. We have too many people in the workplace who either believe that they aren’t empowered to give recognition or feel that it isn’t their...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/286344158/0/a-magazine/feed 1 http://blog.octanner.com/culture/is-a-bad-working-environment-affecting-your-health-and-productivity is a bad working environment affecting your health and productivity? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/286059408/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/286059408/0/a-magazine#respond Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:30:39 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27424 Do you feel lethargic, unfocused, and unmotivated at work? While some of this may be caused by lack of sleep and long hours, a lot of it may have to do with your working environment. Part of your wellness is your mental health, and working in a...

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Do you feel lethargic, unfocused, and unmotivated at work? While some of this may be caused by lack of sleep and long hours, a lot of it may have to do with your working environment. Part of your wellness is your mental health, and working in a...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/286059408/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/appreciation-2/infographic-recognition-by-the-numbers infographic: recognition by the numbers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/285851484/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/285851484/0/a-magazine#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:55:40 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27446 As the world leader in employee recognition, we’ve seen a lot of appreciation in the last 90 years. From thank you to danke sehr, from merci to arigato, we’ve seen it all. That’s why we thought it was about time to give a shout-out to the...

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As the world leader in employee recognition, we’ve seen a lot of appreciation in the last 90 years. From thank you to danke sehr, from merci to arigato, we’ve seen it all. That’s why we thought it was about time to give a shout-out to the...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/285851484/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/leadership/achieving-mindful-leadership achieving mindful leadership https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/285517362/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/285517362/0/a-magazine#comments Tue, 28 Mar 2017 14:30:40 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27442 Mindfulness is defined as “the intentional, accepting and non-judgmental focus of one’s attention on the emotions, thoughts and sensations occurring in the present moment.” When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what...

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Mindfulness is defined as “the intentional, accepting and non-judgmental focus of one’s attention on the emotions, thoughts and sensations occurring in the present moment.”

When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/285517362/0/a-magazine/feed 1 http://blog.octanner.com/insights/orange-paper-top-5-reasons-employee-dont-give-recognition-and-how-to-fix-it orange paper: top 5 reasons employee don’t give recognition — and how to fix it https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/284658042/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/284658042/0/a-magazine#respond Fri, 24 Mar 2017 21:14:39 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27420 A global survey conducted by the O.C. Tanner Institute showed that 29% of employees hadn’t given recognition in the last month. Here’s why. The top 5 reasons employees don’t give recognition I’m saving recognition for only the “best”...

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A global survey conducted by the O.C. Tanner Institute showed that 29% of employees hadn’t given recognition in the last month. Here’s why.

The top 5 reasons employees don’t give recognition

  1. I’m saving recognition for only the...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/284658042/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/insights/recap-inspiring-greatness-norton-healthcares-journey-to-a-culture-of-recognition recap: inspiring greatness: norton healthcare’s journey to a culture of recognition https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/363168866/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/363168866/0/a-magazine#respond Thu, 23 Mar 2017 19:30:12 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27415 O.C. Tanner was happy to welcome Norton Healthcare’s Jason Coffey, Employee & Patient Experience Director, and Angela Jette, Employee Experience Program Coordinator, to lead this month’s webinar. Jason and Angela shared best practices and...

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O.C. Tanner was happy to welcome Norton Healthcare’s Jason Coffey, Employee & Patient Experience Director, and Angela Jette, Employee Experience Program Coordinator, to lead this month’s webinar. Jason and Angela shared best practices and...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/363168866/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/appreciation-2/4-strategies-for-effectively-communicating-appreciation-to-your-workforce 4 strategies for effectively communicating appreciation to your workforce https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/283888976/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/283888976/0/a-magazine#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2017 17:59:05 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27413 How strongly your employees feel appreciated can make or break your workplace culture. When people feel appreciated, the entire atmosphere of their workplace can change dramatically. In fact, you can create an upward spiral: when employees feel...

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How strongly your employees feel appreciated can make or break your workplace culture. When people feel appreciated, the entire atmosphere of their workplace can change dramatically. In fact, you can create an upward spiral: when employees feel...

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Why is company culture so important? Are you taking time to actively build a culture where differing individuals and ideas are nurtured and valued? Are you creating a culture where collaboration and innovation can thrive?

This week’s appreciation...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/283221840/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/editor-picks/4-good-reasons-to-consider-leaving-your-job-and-the-1-reason-not-to 4 good reasons to consider leaving your job, and the 1 reason not to https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/282279370/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/282279370/0/a-magazine#respond Fri, 17 Mar 2017 20:55:40 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27396 “I’ve been at my current job for almost three years, but I’ve never really loved it. I don’t feel inspired; I feel like I’m chasing a paycheck. It might be time to throw in the towel—but how do I know for sure?” A young man, Noah,...

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“I’ve been at my current job for almost three years, but I’ve never really loved it. I don’t feel inspired; I feel like I’m chasing a paycheck. It might be time to throw in the towel—but how do I know for sure?” A young man, Noah,...

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/282279370/0/a-magazine/feed 0 http://blog.octanner.com/culture/the-boredom-factor the boredom factor https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/281874776/0/a-magazine https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/281874776/0/a-magazine#respond Thu, 16 Mar 2017 20:22:13 +0000 http://blog.octanner.com/?p=27386 The other day, a friend of mine was telling me about the worst job he had ever had. Coincidently, it was also the only job he had ever really wanted. After high school (and while deciding between becoming a famous rock star and going to school), he...

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The other day, a friend of mine was telling me about the worst job he had ever had. Coincidently, it was also the only job he had ever really wanted. After high school (and while deciding between becoming a famous rock star and going to school), he...

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