The RecogNATION: An Employee Engagement Podcast

Another mini chit chat, this time with both HR Director Tricia Huizinga and General Manager Andrew Bishop. The chit chat topics: - About the book The Power of Moments and how it can help your work and personal life (0:48) - Excitement for the annual SHRM conference in New Orleans this June, and previous peak SHRM moments (4:19) - Moments we are looking to create at the SHRM conference this year (7...

We virtually met with Tony Johnson, owner of Ignite Your Service. He is a customer experience expert, trainer, author, and podcast host. Tony walks us through recruiting in the modern era and employee appreciation strategies.  In this episode Tony answers: - How are some management practices antiquated and outdated? (6:07) - Do we need to see a change in cultural expectations of consumers to be me...

Co-hosts Neely Adkins and Kailey Savona present five different ways to show appreciation at work.  #1: Words of Praise (4:24) #2: Personal Connection (5:49) #3: Mentorship and Collaboration (7:08) #4: Awards (9:06) #5: Pleasant Surprises (10:55) If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9133023/ To hear more music from The Fra...

We met with Andrew Bishop once again, this time to explore the benefits of having regularly scheduled and structured 1-on-1 meetings.  In this episode we answer: - What are the benefits of a regular 1-on-1 at the highest level? (5:03) - What questions  should be asked in a 1-on-1 meeting? (8:01) - Should you hold your employees accountable for recognizing others? (11:41) - Is it important to keep...

A mini chit chat with HR Director Tricia Huizinga.  The chit chat topics: - What are current trends and hot topics for HR leaders? (1:42) - Who is more responsible for the Great Reshuffle, employees or employers? (3:42) - Are there ways to spot signals from employees that they are not satisfied or not challenged enough in their current role? (6:00) - What book are you reading right now? (8:04) - W...

We gathered with long-tenured employees Brad Darooge, Kim Carter, and Mike Chmielewski to talk about services anniversaries over the years.    Together we answer: - What service anniversaries have been the most memorable for you? (6:15) - How have milestone celebrations changed since the 90s and 2000s? (8:58) - How are service anniversaries celebrated for remote employees? (12:08) - How has the pa...

HR Director Tricia Huizinga sheds some light on the new employee journey and how to elevate it. In this episode Tricia answers: - What are traditional expectations of individuals when they come into a new role? (9:05) - Can preboarding and onboarding be customized? (10:37) - Have there been any recent changes in employees' expectations? (11:53) - Is the pressure off once the offer letter is s...

We met with Josh Kerns, Director of Business Development, and Andrew Bishop, General Manager, to talk about how to engage and build connections with hybrid and remote employees. In this episode we answer: - What are some best practices and approaches when leading a remote team? (3:11) - What has the transition from fully remote work during the start of the pandemic to more hybrid work today looked...

Jon Brickner, Employee Experience Designer at Steelcase, shares his Top 5 Skills that HR Professionals need in 2022! 1. Help yourself and your employees adapt to the hybrid workplace (7:11) 2. Embrace HR analytics (14:34) 3. Create clarity and empathy in crisis (20:21) 4. Facilitate internal mobility (25:04) 5. Wellness is here to stay (33:53) If you are looking for more discussions and resources,...

Jill Plate, Vice President of Operations at Baudville Brands, shares insights on why emotional intelligence is important in the workplace and how leaders can ensure they have high emotional intelligence.   In this episode Jill answers: - What is emotional intelligence? (6:41) - Why is it important for leaders to have high emotional intelligence? (7:23) - What tools are useful for leaders to find o...

Co-hosts Neely Adkins and Kailey Savona share and discuss insights from a Gallup survey that revealed 6 things employees consider "very important" as they look for in their next job.  #6: The organization is diverse and inclusive of all types of people  (3:06) #5: COVID-19 vaccination policies that align with my beliefs (4:55) #4: Greater stability and job security (8:55) #3: The ability...

Andrew Bishop, General Manager at RecogNation, helps us debunk 5 recognition fallacies that hinder organizations and people leaders. In this episode Andrew answers: - Fallacy #1 stated. How can recognition impact organizations? (3:26) - Are some companies not amplifying recognition to the extent they should be? (5:14) - Are there people leaders out there doing things right even if it's not wi...

Customer Success Manager Lisa Moody walks us through the move from traditional to modern recognition programs and the positive impacts digital platforms can have on organizations. In this episode Lisa answers: - What is a traditional recognition program? (3:26) - What makes modern recognition more effective? (5:26) - Can recognition technology bring 5 different generations together in the workplac...

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! For our first episode, we met with Brad Darooge, CEO of Baudville Brands and recognition industry expert. He shares his knowledge on how recognition, human resources, and employee experience have shifted over the past few decades.  In this episode Brad answers: - Where did employee recognition get its roots and how has it has evolved? (5:06) - How has human resourc...