Thursday, February 18, 2010

Engagement Done Right: What You Can Learn from Leading Health Care Organizations

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us on March 18, to learn how your employees can increase productivity, generate profits and significantly improve customer care and satisfaction.

Complimentary Webinar hosted by Michelle M. Smith, CPIM, CRP
March 18, 2010, 10:00 am EST (8:00 am MST)
Register for your free session here.

We will discuss:
· Where to focus resources to maximize engagement in a recovering economy
· Easy to implement, low and no cost solutions to achieve specific business results
· How to optimize your recognition spending with helpful tips and how-tos

Engagement Done Right: What You Can Learn from Leading Health care Organizations
Michelle Smith from O.C. Tanner will help you examine your recognition initiatives and determine how to maximize impact and spending, as she shares best-practice research and health care industry case studies. Named as one of the Ten Best and Brightest Women in the Incentive Industry, Michelle has worked in every facet of recognition and incentives, both domestically and internationally. As an international speaker and performance improvement consultant, she has published and presented more than 400 articles and lectures on optimization of performance improvement initiatives.

Remember to register for the session here.
We encourage you to join us. Don’t miss this opportunity to increase your recognition initiatives without increasing your budget.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

The Corporate VP of Station Casinos talks Recognition!

Bestselling author and motivational speaker, Chester Elton, recently met with Valerie Murzl, Corporate VP of Station Casinos in Nevada. Valerie talks about her people and the need for more recognition in the workplace. She also provides some great advice. To listen to the podcast of this interview please click on the following link ....http://chesterelton.com/images/uploads/podcasts/10/Chester_Elton-Station_Casinos.mp3

Chester has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Fast Company magazine and the New York Times and has been featured on CNN, ABC “Money Matters,” MSNBC, National Public Radio and 60 Minutes. A sought-after speaker and recognition consultant, Chester is Senior Vice President of the Carrot Culture division with the O.C. Tanner Recognition Company.

Source: Chester Elton Podcast, January 16th, 2010 and http://www.chesterelton.com/.

Monday, February 8, 2010

The O.C. Tanner Inspiration Award - Winter Olympics 2010

At O.C. Tanner we believe strongly that every Olympian deserves to go home with gold. That’s why we have been the proud supplier of the U.S. Olympic Team rings since 2000. We were also honored to create the gold, silver and bronze medals for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.

This year we’re extending appreciation to those individuals who have inspired the Olympic athletes on their journey. New in 2010, The O.C. Tanner Inspiration Award will honor those frequently left behind the scenes. Those who ignited the spark. Encouraged the dream. Awakened the quest for Olympic glory. It may be an athlete’s parent, neighbor, teacher. A teammate, a brother, a friend.

It will honor those who will never receive an Olympic medal of their own. But instead made it possible for someone else.

Athletes have already begun submitting their nominations for the person that most inspired and motivated them. Read their stories here and cast your ballot for the story that moves you most. Check for new stories each day until Friday, February 12.
Then … Become a fan here.
Vote for your favorite story. Invite others to vote.

Three honorees will receive The Inspiration Award, a 14K gold commemorative ring bearing the laurel crown from the ancient Olympic games, designed by O.C. Tanner.

When we see people who push the limits to succeed, to excel, to go above and beyond we feel compelled to appreciate that performance; no matter if it happens in a cubicle or on a ski slope, on the assembly line or on a balance beam.

Thanks for your enthusiastic support of this exciting new campaign.

Don’t forget to contact the Baltimore Appreciateology Team for all your recognition needs. Email us at Baltimore@octanner.com or call 410-661-5668.

Enjoy the Games. Appreciate the dream.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

OC Tanner Supplies Olympics Rings for 2010

O.C. Tanner is excited to be the proud supplier of the U.S. Olympic Team rings for athletes and staff this year – continuing with the tradition since 2000....

"SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah jeweler O.C. Tanner unveiled the Vancouver 2010 Olympic athlete rings Saturday.
The jeweler will give each athlete and staff member of Team USA one of the mementos to help them remember their Olympic experience. The rings feature the Olympic Rings on the top, each athlete's sport on one side and the athlete's name and the 2010 Winter Olympics logo on the opposite side.
In celebration of the Olympic Games, O.C. Tanner jewelry stores in Park City and Salt Lake City will have Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic medals and selected athlete rings from the past 10 years on display. Visitors to the stores can view the displays during the Vancouver Olympic Games.

The 2010 Olympic Winter Games begin Feb. 12.
O.C. Tanner has been supplying the U.S. Olympic Team rings since 2000. The company is based out of Salt Lake City."

Source, KSL - http://www.ksl.com/?nid=294&sid=9524331 , January 30th, 2010

Monday, February 1, 2010

The Invisible Employee - Second Edition

The Invisible Employee—2nd Edition—by authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton, is now available!
The critically acclaimed book is an invaluable read providing great business advice and practical guidance for managers. This book shows managers how to get involved and lead their people from obscurity to achievement, reaping the rewards across their entire organization.
For more information visit www.carrotbooks.com or contact your Baltimore Appreciatology team at 410-661-5668.

Reviews.....
"A gem of a book . . . finding that workers who are recognized are more productive, have fewer on-the-job accidents, and translate their satisfaction into customer satisfaction."—Financial Post.

"There is magic in this book. Whether you are looking for a few good tips to keep a good thing going or need to recapture the very essence of a productive workplace, The Invisible Employee provides valuable lessons nestled among the pages of a clever and compelling story."—Stephen C. Lundin, bestselling coauthor of Fish!

"Gostick and Elton's simple-to-understand and teachable approach of setting and supporting core values and recognizing and celebrating those behaviors can be a very effective management technique for creating a committed and engaged workforce of 'visible employees.' This is a culture no organization can afford to be without."—Michael R. Losey, President, World Federation of Personnel Management Associations.

"The basic principles detailed in The Invisible Employee are simple yet profound: (1) setting a guiding vision, (2) seeing employees supporting that vision, and (3) praising and celebrating that behavior. Engaging our entire staff by using these principles helps Friendly's provide great memories for our guests."—John L. Cutter, CEO and President, Friendly's Ice Cream Corporation.

"The Invisible Employee is a very inventive and original book. Combining facts that will surprise you and a fable that will fascinate you, Gostick and Elton have crafted a book that educates and entertains. The Invisible Employee is a wonderful read with a powerful message, and I highly recommend it to leaders at all levels."—Jim Kouzes, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge.