Posts Tagged ‘Culture’
4 Strategic Drivers of General Motors’ Adoption of Recognition Technology [Case Study]
“After looking at the available research, we realized we had a deep need for strategic recognition.” Sandra Garcia, Global Compensation Center of Excellence Lead, General Motors The need for recognition programs can come from various angles. Some companies are moving away from an existing approach that simply can’t scale. Others realize a need for a…
Read MoreHow High-Performing Companies Manage Employee Performance [New Research]
Recently we wrapped up an amazing new project, the Lighthouse Research & Advisory Performance Management, Engagement, and Business Results study. This provided some amazing insights and has given us a great picture of how employers can fight back in the ongoing battle to keep great talent while simultaneously keeping them highly engaged. Key Research Findings…
Read MoreCase Study: How One Healthcare Agency Uses Appreciation to Improve Business and Patient Outcomes (#greatness17)
This week I had the distinct pleasure of seeing Dana Ullom-Vucelich, Chief HR and Ethics Officer with Ohio Living, speak about her company’s employee recognition program and how it has evolved over time. Additionally, she focused heavily on data that proves the ROI of the company’s investment in employee appreciation and recognition. (Full disclosure, the…
Read MoreThe Talent Slow Fade: A Case Study of Motley Fool’s Approach to Engagement
The Motley Fool is a multimedia financial services company supporting clients with stock market trends and information. The firm is based in Virginia, has more than 300 employees, and was founded in 1993. More importantly, the company has an amazing culture that is widely known for its unique elements. Recently the Chief People Officer, Lee Burbage,…
Read MoreKilling the Traditional Performance Management Approach
In the last few years, there have been tons of stories about how companies are ditching performance management as it has long been practiced and replacing it with a variety of approaches. Just a few of the many recognizable names: Sears SAP Adobe At the same time, there have been a large number of companies…
Read MoreDelivering a High-Quality Employee Experience
As I traveled home from yet another conference last week, I reflected back on the many conversations I had with talent leaders and vendors and how they formed a common theme. For years we have been talking about employee engagement and its value, but the drive to create a more holistic approach has expanded the…
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