HR frustrated with Change Management?

October 24, 2010 by Mark Allen
The reason HR departments remain frustrated around change management, is largely because the traditional role of HR has been so tactical. In other words, upper management says “You just keep hiring, training, and keep us out of legal trouble, and we’ll all be happy.”

The cornerstone of top successful companies today, is the ability for top leader(s) to connect the company vision with employees on an organic level. We all agree employees are truly the company’s most valuable asset, which just adds to the problem of viewing HR as a tactical, “you can’t do that because of this law/regulation/policy” role. It is time for HR to evolve to more of a strategic role within the company. A roll that can assure maximum productivity, customer service, safety, loyalty, etc.

Because of today’s growing communication technologies, (exciting times!), HR should be a part of all company strategy meetings. They are closest to the trenches and indeed now have new tools to keep employees trained, engaged, and “fired-up” on exceeding company plan…. especially during times of change.

The answer? For HR to stay included in the C-suite conversation is to keep bring solutions to sustaining company profitability. Keep pushing HR execs! The industry is changing.

The Marlin Company, provides tools for workplace communications to top executives and management in the following industries: Manufacturing – Healthcare – Distribution -Transportation – Hospitality – Warehousing – Sanitation -Retail – Utilities

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October 24, 2011 Tags: Change Management, communication technologies, connect the company vision with employees, HR, Human Resources Posted in: Communication No Comments

What Good is Your Company Wellness Program if Employees Don’t Know the Details?

October 19, 2011 By Mark Allen
Like all employee benefits, wellness programs get under-appreciated and under-used if they’re not properly communicated. Though it may have started with good intentions, it can mean thousands of company dollars going down the drain if you do not offer quality, ongoing communication.

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October 19, 2011 Tags: company wellness program, employees know the details Posted in: Communication No Comments

How Workplace Digital Signage Boosts Company Profits

Oct 1, 2011 by Mark Allen

WHAT IS WORKPLACE DIGITAL SIGNAGE? Workplace digital signage uses wall mounted video displays in highly visible areas to communicate to employees. Fresh, compelling content reflecting the most current mission and vision from upper management arrives via digital internet to display at one or multiple locations simultaneously.

HOW IT WORKS? Digital messaging makes the corporate vision visual and imbeds company missions deep into minds of employees in a way that is easy to sustain. At every level of the company, employees stay focused on important messages and initiatives resulting in lasting change in behavior. Common points of focus are safety, quality, productivity, recognition, teamwork, and attitude.

WHY IT WORKS? Delivering communication in a short space of time to all staff prevents some being “in the know” and some not. It leads to a more efficiently run operation, fewer injuries, increased productivity and morale, and to avoid costly mistakes. And, the BEST way to engage employees and retain top talent is through a culture of recognition. Results from every department include better customer relations, more on-the-job satisfaction, and greater profit for investors.

In this age of too many meetings, narrow profit margins, and increased distractions, where do executives find time and emotional energy to properly address these topics to an entire workforce? The question for every manager should be: How much does it cost NOT to be addressing daily?

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October 1, 2011 Tags: boost company profits, the marlin company, workplace communications, workplace digital signage Posted in: Communication No Comments

10 Questions to Ask Before Installing Digital Signage at Work

Sept 18, 2011 by Mark Allen

You have many options for workplace digital signage, ranging from single computer connected to a single screen, to multiple screens through out the facility connected by network cable or wireless. But before you get started, we recommend that you create a checklist and answer the following questions. Read the rest of this post »

September 17, 2011 Tags: communication station, content management, hardware, installing workplace digital signage, networks of screens, workplace digital signage Posted in: Communication No Comments

WEBINAR: Driving Success through High Performance and Workplace Engagement

By Bob Ebers – July 19, 2011

During these changing economic times it’s critical to look beyond employee engagement to other factors that leverage success. To help your organization win at the next level you must understand the drivers of both high performance and workplace engagement.

This Thursday, July 21 there will be three FREE One-hour employee engagement webinars, about the practices and behaviors that connect and energize managers with employees through key success metrics. By understanding these “big picture” predictors of success you will be able to craft better HR strategy, make better resourcing decisions and avoid wasting company money.

More information and sign-up: www.workplacestars.com/hpo_we_072111.pdf

The following will be covered:

• The Need: Why transforming workplace motivation into productivity is a top priority in today’s environment?
• The Science: What four drivers motivate high performance at work? What three factors are critical to high performance and workplace engagement?
• The Action: What actions can you take when resources are limited?

Hope you will attend.

With regards,
Bob Ebers

July 19, 2011 Tags: bob ebers, Employee Engagement webinar, key success metrics, wasting company money, workplace engagement, workplace stars Posted in: Communication 2 Comments

25 Ways Cash Fails to Reward in the Workplace

July 15, 2011 by Mark Allen

1 Taxed as income.
2 Taxed again at point of sale.
3 Low contrast from one reward to next.
4 Low anticipation.
5 Low excitement factor creating awards.
6 No sharing/family involvement.
7 Little trophy value.
8 No social reinforcement.

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July 15, 2011 Tags: Cash Rewards, compensation, entitlement, incentive, Rewards suck, taxed as income Posted in: Communication No Comments

June Idea Bulletin

Hey – it’s Ona from Workplace Rewards!

Business improves when employees and staff are recognized, rewarded and engaged through programs that are effectively defined and structured with goals and proven returns. That’s what we do at Workplace Rewards and why we want to be a part of your team.

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July 5, 2011 Tags: brownie points, co workers, Communication, communication in the workplace, cool gifts, Employee wellness, engage and reward, Father's Day, Goals, good health, Men's health, national safety month, physical activity, relationship, Rewards Posted in: Be Involved, Communication, Events & Ideas, Motivation, Recognition, Safety, Wellness No Comments

Four Basic Steps to Motivated Employees

By Mark Allen - June 30, 2011
Motivated employees work more efficiently and produce better results. Using monetary and other rewards to improve motivation is a simple idea, but doing it fairly and effectively can be challenging. How to create a compensation program that motivates employees, results in a more productive staff and is administered fairly? The secret, according to Microsoft’s Small Business resource center, lies in these four steps to motivated employees.

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July 4, 2011 Tags: clear and consistent messages, motivated employees, produce results Posted in: Communication No Comments

Encourage Health, Physical Fitness & Wellbeing within Your Organization with these Gift & Reward Ideas

Motivate your employees to engage in fitness on the go whether they are traveling for work or just getting in a quick work out during their lunch break…