Employee Recognition


The Case for Optimism

When cultivated, workplace optimism can be a company’s competitive advantage.

Rewards Program Helps to Build Employee Loyalty

The Calgary Herald featured I Love Rewards and our clients, The Marriott and Calgary Airport Authority, in an article during the height of the recession. I Love Rewards shares its best practices of how to recognize and reward employees in order not to lose them during the “war on talent.”

Colin Powell on becoming a great people leader

“Don’t just motivate your followers; inspire them to be an important part of your organization” – Colin Powell

The most serious threat to employers in this recession may be its end

Employers need to stay connected to their employees in order to stop them from jumping ship once the job market rebounds.

Bring thanks to a thankless culture

How do you survive work in a thankless culture? Today’s Globe and Mail shares some great insights and tips we just had to pass along.

Employees from the ‘factory floor’ to the boardroom becoming less loyal

New survey reveals employees are growing increasingly disloyal towards their employers. Recognition named as a way boost engagement and loyalty.

Industry Spotlight: Bruce Power’s BIG Ideas

This week we look at one company’s BIG Idea – recognizing employees for innovation. Find out how they do it and why it’s a success.

Industry Spotlight: Marriott’s Pinnacle Spirit Rewards

In this month’s I Love Rewards Industry Spotlight we look at the hospitality industry and how one hotel – Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, is raising the bar with its Spirit to Serve culture.

Employees who Thrive (not just survive) in the Workplace

Thrive (thr v) in the workplace (wûrk pl s ): To grow vigorously; flourish in the work setting.
Getting your employees to go above and beyond, ride the ups and downs of work life and take initiative.

Top Employer Secret #2: Work-Life Balance

Today we reveal Top Employer Secret #2: promoting work-life balance. It’s good for employee morale and productivity, and it’s also good for business.