You know employee recognition will be good for business. If you need more proof, there are plenty of stats to convince even the most cynical leader. You may have even been thinking about introducing a recognition program for a while but somehow, it always drops to the bottom of the priority list. Well now is the time to launch - here’s why.

Almost every industry has undergone a rapid digital and human transformation to adapt to the impacts of the pandemic. See what the data says about how to manage talent to re-engage employees and attract the talent that will underpin future success.

As we look for strategies to engage and retain while navigating the ongoing impacts of COVID, could looking past employee recognition be a big mistake?

We get the reward budget question a lot - and it is a good question. How do you know how much to reward your employees so that you drive engagement but aren’t just giving away money for nothing? Here are our rules of thumb.

Whether you are a seasoned HR leader, just joining the ranks or an entrepreneur who knows that your people strategy could make or break you, here is our list of some of the best HR books for 2021.

There is no single solution that drives employee engagement which can be hard when you are trying to build a happy and motivated team. Check out these simple everyday factors that are overwhelmingly cited by engaged employees as being part of the workplace experience.

Employees who have returned to offices are reporting feeling overly fatigued burned out by the transition. While workplace fatigue is not new, the levels of reported overwhelm and exhaustion we are seeing after 2020 certainly are. So how can you help them be well beings?

Company values are the foundation on which your company is built. They are the guiding principles that determine your culture, your customer experience and who the company is as a corporate citizen. See the pillars that drive the top 25 companies in Australia according to LinkedIn.

As companies entice employees back to office – especially with the flexibility we are seeing - there is an increased demand on HR to make ensure engagement strategies hit the mark. What psychological factors impact engagement and how can you incorporate them into your plan?

We have just launched our new company awards format that streamlines nominations and engages your team in the awards process. No more spreadsheets and award headaches! Find out more

As we look to the future of work, it is important that we now consider the longer term strategy for engaging employees in company culture - from home. WFH is here to stay so we need to adapt and find ways to create connection and belonging so our employees thrive.

Implementing - or changing - a recognition program is a big, strategic step. Use this guide to compare the software options. Make sure you find a program that has the right impact on your culture and underpins recognition success.

Employee culture has never been more dynamic than it is today. Stay up to date with the rapid pace of change with these insightful and thought-generating HR podcasts.

Employees won’t typically leave an organisation without good reason. Focus on building these nine elements into your workplace culture to decrease turnover and keep your best employees.

Looking for some simple, work-from-home friendly ways to recognise your employees as they navigate the new way of working for the foreseeable future? Here are some simple and thoughtful ways to recognise your team from your couch, using personalised perks that show real appreciation.

As we navigate through uncertain times, it’s important to foster a positive workplace narrative - even if your workplace is now spread across multiple kitchen tables. Recognition is a great tool to drive connection, support your people in isolation and keep them focussed on the positives.

As a new decade rolls in, here are the top impacts that HR need to consider as we head into the new year. How will they impact your twenty twenty people plans?

When evaluating contribution of your employees, should you look at functional contribution or go beyond that review some of the softer measures like contribution to culture? One well-known Australian company has moved equally weight these elements in a bid to encourage employees to bring their whole selves to work.