Practical, people-centered ideas on management, engagement, and the people experience.
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Top Books on People Experience
If you want to deepen your understanding of people experience, these are the books we most often recommend to managers and executives. 👉 View the full list here: People Experience Reading List
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The #1 Reason People Leave Isn’t Pay
Most people don’t quit because of money. They quit because of a lack of learning and development opportunities, something directly influenced by their manager. LinkedIn’s 2019 Workforce Learning Report found 94% of people would stay longer if their company invested in their learning and development. Other research shows 57% of people who resign cite their…
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Culture Is Built on What You Recognize
Every recognition moment tells your team, “This is what matters here.” Previously, we explored how the people experience is shaped by intentional choices. Recognition is one of the most visible ways that intention shows up in daily interactions. When you consistently recognize certain actions, you send a clear message: This is what we value here.…
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Recognition Delayed Is Recognition Denied
Timing matters. The sooner you acknowledge great work, the more powerful the message becomes. Recognition that happens while the moment is still fresh captures energy, builds connection, and strengthens the impact of the achievement. According to O.C. Tanner, recognition delivered close to the event is up to 8 times more impactful than waiting until a…
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Recognition Isn’t Just About the Past, It’s About Shaping the Future
Recognition as a growth accelerator opens the next door , whether that’s a new challenge, project, or skill -building opportunity. When you recognize the effort people put into learning, stretching, and stepping outside their comfort zone, you send a clear message: we value your potential as much as your performance. In fact, 83.6% of people…
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The Lowest -Cost, Highest -Impact Engagement Tool You Have
Recognition. In one of my cornerstone posts, I explored how recognition strengthens the relationship between people and their managers. A simple, sincere “I saw what you did, and it mattered” can be more powerful than any formal reward program. Recognition increases engagement by reinforcing desired behaviors and showing people they are valued as individuals. Yet…
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Recognition Can Help You Hire the Right People Faster
Recognition doesn’t just help people stay, it draws great talent to you. In an earlier post, I covered recognition and rewards as one of the top four drivers of a strong people experience. One of the biggest missed opportunities is waiting until after a person starts to show it. Demonstrating recognition early, during recruiting, interviews,…