The Carrot Principle Training Seminar - 6/3/2010

Corporate America’s most valuable training program is now offering open enrollment with limited seating!

The Carrot Principle Training Seminar teaches Managers how to engage employees and accelerate performance through purposed recognition.

Greater Washington DC Metro Area

Date: Thursday, June 3rd
Time: 9 am - noon
Location: Capital One Headquarters, 1680 Capital One Drive, McLean, VA 22102

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN

• The science behind recognition's impact in an organization (based on the New York Times bestselling book The Carrot Principle and it's 10-year, 200,000 person study)
• Why aligning recognition with your organization's core values, goals or strategies can immediately engage employees - initiating immediate results.
• How recognition done right can accelerate performance, increase productivity and impact you bottom-line in a down economy.
• How and when to most effectively recognize employees, along with countless low- and no-cost ideas to help you personalize recognition efforts to your team or organization.
• How to form an action plan and implement a recognition strategy today.

All registered participants receive the A Carrot a Day Recognition toolkit, a copy of the New York Times bestselling book The Carrot Principle, educational videos, stationary, and more!
All this for only $199!

* plus taxes and shipping

REGISTER NOW! Call our office at 410-661-5668 or email Ellen.Sparks@octanner.com

"The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit."

Save the date - June 3, 2010: Carrots are coming!

By Natalie Limneos
O.C. Tanner - Baltimore Office

I just got back from a week at our Home Office in Salt Lake City. Not only was I wowed by the picturesque scenery and fresh mountain air, I was overwhelmed by the whole O.C. Tanner experience. I consider myself well and truly a Carrot Convert.

I've only been with the company since July 2009 so this was my first trip out to our home office and my first experience with Carrot Training.

Now I know my testimonial may come across as biased to some, after all I am an employee, but make no mistake, I suddenly experienced an 'AHA Moment' as I witnessed a glimpse of The Carrot Principle Training Seminar hosted by the wonderful Andrea Gappmayer.

The training resonated deeply with me which is why I felt compelled to write something on a personal level. I feel that so many employers don't actually realize how important appreciation is.

Before joining O.C. Tanner I was with my last employer for 7 years. Leaving was possibly one of the hardest things for me to do, but I honestly felt that I had no choice, as I felt so unappreciated.

In this economical climate it is exactly the same for employees everywhere!
There have been cutbacks, and people are working harder without the incentive of that once annual bonus or pay rise. Employees are shouldering extra responsibilities, many of which are not what they signed up for and are anything less than pleasant. This is where, just like in my case, morale hits rock bottom and good people end up moving on.

This is exactly why recognition is so vital for all companies, regardless of their size. The Carrot Principle Training Seminar teaches employers just that. It demonstrates the effectiveness of employee recognition and how appreciation has such a positive effect on company growth and productivity.

I highly recommend this seminar to any employer, no matter the size of the company. This training just puts companies back on the right track. It teaches employers the value of their people, how to keep them engaged, and ultimately how to grow, especially in these troubled times.

We are very excited to announce that The Carrot Principle Training Seminar is coming to the DC area. Don't miss this opportunity to participate ‘in America’s most valuable training program’.

The Carrot Principle Training Seminar
Date: Thursday, 3rd June 2010
Address: Capital One, 1680 Capital One Drive, McLean, VA 22102-3407

More details will be posted soon, but please feel free to call our office for more information - 410-661-5668. We look forward to seeing you there!

Don't forget to appreciate!

Are you giving your employees what they want?

Employees are craving effective job recognition now more than ever. The Corporate Leadership Council reports that employees’ desire for job recognition has increased 15 percent over the past several months, yet only 11 percent of employees agree managers differentiate recognition accurately.

Give employees what they want. To appreciate in a big way, recognition should be …

Timely - Everyone enjoys a little instant gratification. Reward today’s great work, today. Not tomorrow.
Frequent - Show your appreciation for a job well done consistently and often.
Specific - Highlight a specific instance or accomplishment. Tying recognition to an individual project makes a lasting impression on team members.

Let us help you inventory and evaluate the effectiveness of recognition programs in your organization. We’ve helped our clients design solutions that make the most of their investment by redesigning or reallocating resources to be more effective.
Contact your local appreciatelogists for all your recognition needs. Call 410-661-5668 or email Baltimore@octanner.com.

Thank you for your help in making The Inspiration Award a success...

After 48 nominations, more than 1 million votes cast, and 52 million people who visited our sites, read the articles and watched clips online (not to mention, the tear or two shed), 6 recipients have been announced.

Congratulations to the following Olympians and Paralympians who will be honoring their mentors with The O.C. Tanner Inspiration Award:

Nick Baumgartner, Snowboard Olympian
Curtis Tomasevicz, Bobsled Olympian
Noelle Pikus-Pace, Skeleton Olympian
Stephani Victor, Alpine-Skiing Paralympian
James Joseph, Wheelchair Curling Paralympian
Alana Nichols, Alpine Skiing Paralympian

Be inspired by their stories on the Olympics and Paralympics pages, or read and watch some online highlights of this year’s campaign:

• KSL News Footage of Athlete Olympic & Inspiration Ring presentation
• Deseret News Photo of Athlete Ring presentation
• Christian Science Monitor article on The Inspiration Award
• USA Today online article on The O.C. Tanner Inspiration Award
• US Olympic Committee Press Release about The O.C. Tanner Inspiration Award
• KSL News Video on O.C. Tanner’s Vancouver Athlete and Staff Rings

Thanks to each of you for your participation and support.