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Today is Employee Appreciation Day. Have you shown your appreciation to your employees?

A study conducted by Badgeville, a gamification company found that:

83% of respondents said recognition for contributions was more fulfilling than any rewards or gifts
76% found peer praise very or extremely motivating
88% found praise from managers very or extremely motivating
90% said a "fun work environment" was very or extremely motivating

Here are some employee appreciation and recognition ideas on my website. Click here. Thanks to Jacob Shriar for the statistics.

Make sure you check out the upcoming webinars we have scheduled this month.

Charting your course,

Gregory P. Smith

President & Lead Navigator

Chart Your Course International Inc.

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UPCOMING WEBINARS

Personal Motivation and Engagement

The Personal Motivation and Engagement report is a powerful tool that allows us to understand the things that motivate and drive others to action. When talking to, interacting with or observing others we are able to pick up clues as to their values and motivators. Communication significantly improves when we have the ability to recognize and adjust our message and method of communication to suit the other person.

The Personal Motivation and Engagement (PME) report looks at WHY we move into action. A wise person said "Leadership is the art of getting things done through other people... but for their reasons". As we apply the ideas and concepts to understand that every person has their own reasons behind what they do (their own motivators), we will be able to select & develop a person's potential more effectively.

By using the PME assessment, people can tap into a deeper realization of who they are. They will gain powerful insight into why they move into action and what really motivates them to achieve. This report is an excellent tool that can be used as part of the selection process, career choices and for personal development.

Each attendee will receive a complimentary personalized PME report. A $90 value.

Wed, Mar 30, 2016 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

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Click here for information on the PME certification training

How to Use Your IDS Online Assessment Account

Are you aware of all the features your online account provides? We will cover all the tips and techniques to master your account. You will learn about how to create group wheels, customizing your reports, creating links and the many new types of reports available to you. Master your account and save time and grow your business.

Who should attend: TTI IDS account holders and those interested in our suite of assessments.

Date and Time
Tue, Mar 15, 2016 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

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Career Development Needs To Be A Top Priority!

Employers should make it a top priority in getting their employees the job training they need. All employees benefit from conferences, refresher courses, and other educational venues. This allows both the employer to have more competent employees and employees to have the confidence to do the job. Job training and career advancement programs will give employees a goal to reach for. There may be a lot of untapped talent that is going unnoticed. When people become complacent, more complaints tend to happen.

Employer Benefits: When employees have a chance to attend a conference or extra training event, renewed excitement will overtake them about what they do. Performance levels will soar as employees will work harder and more proficiently. They will also have the ability to breed a hard working attitude amongst other staff. A boost in overall moral will be noted for employees that have been given the chance to increase their knowledge.

Employee Benefits: Employees stand so much to gain from career advancements. Greater amounts of confidence will help them to function at their potential. When employees receive the proper additional training to do a task, they feel more ready to handle it.

These employees will feel they have the ability to help other employees that may be struggling with job performance. They will be more likely to take on leadership roles and/or additional tasks. Their ability to stand out above the crowd of other employees will give them the motivation to do more. Furthering their education and career development will help them add to their resume, thus building confidence levels.

Employer Strategy Do's and Don't's:

Encouraging an employee for career advancement may not turn out the way the employer envisioned. Here are some things to keep in mind when pitching these ideas:

Do be positive - Give the employee the positive reasons for choosing the career advancement opportunities being offered.
Don't push - Ultimately, the decision to accept the opportunities for advancement are up to the employee, pushing may make them resent the idea.
Do be clear - Explain exactly what long term goals the employer has for the employee.
Don't promise - If the employer doesn't have the authority to grant the advancement of the employee, they should not lead the employee to believe that they do. Instead, they should explain how the process will work and their hopeful outcome.

At the end of the day, it is everyone's job to make sure that open communication is happening between employers and employees. Both parties have to be willing to share concerns and suggestions. t

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Companies Are Scrambling To Figure Out How To Retain Their Millennial Employees

Have you heard the rumor that companies are scrambling to figure out how to retain their millennial employees? Is there really truth to this claim, or is it just a misconception?

According to research data in an article posted on the website Five Thirty Eight, young people are not leaving their jobs any more than any other generation. Truth be told, they are actually staying put more than expected.

So, why does it seem as though they are job hopping more than other generations?

For one thing, Millennials are the largest generation that is currently represented in the work force. There are surprisingly few people in the middle generation between them and the oldest generation. The gap is becoming greater and greater, which is another problem on its own.

The turnover rate is actually increasing, and here's why...

Beside the sheer number of people that make up this group, there has been an increase of job hopping in the recent years. During the recession, those that had jobs, kept their jobs. There weren't many companies out there that were offering great incentives or doing a lot of hiring.

Now that the economy is on the rise, there are more jobs available. Companies are able to offer more to their potential candidates, which is causing more turn over.

If the Millennials aren't the problem, what is?

If your company is experiencing high turnover rates, you can keep blaming it on the unstable nature of the Millennials, or you can identify the issues in your own business that are causing them to switch jobs.

Take a good look at your hiring process, training programs, technology advancements, and other factors that might make your young employees look for better opportunities. You might find that much of the problem lies within your own doors, not on a global scale. t

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Exceptional Leaders Provide Undivided Attention

All of us have been in another person's office and had them timeshare while conversing with us. They are checking their email, reading or shuffling papers, or even answering the phone. What message is that person giving us by doing this? Is effective communications really occurring?

Exceptional Leaders give undivided attention to the person with whom they are conversing. When they do, they are conveying non-verbally that the other person is valuable and that what they have to say is important. This fulfills two basic needs that all of us have; to feel important and to be treated with dignity. Without showing this respect to others, leaders lose considerable respect and effectiveness.

Exceptional Leaders understand that not providing their undivided attention can lead to breakdowns in understanding and full communications.

Thought Provoker

How really effective is your communication with another when you time share during a conversation?
Do you shut off your blackberry or iPhone during one-on-one and group meetings?
Are you distracted and do you do other tasks when on conference calls?
Do you consciously decide to focus on the other person when the conversation begins? Do you set up your work environment so that you can focus, such as by turning off email alarms?
Do you show respect by truly focusing on what others have to say in the present moment?

Exceptional Leaders don't time share in the midst of a conversation with another person. Doing so is just plain rude.t

~ Copyright protected by author Bruce M. Anderson. Reprinted with permission. Thinking Partners Inc.