Lack of recognition, HR fires, and the impact of one text message

From recognition to retention; the power of one text message ??

Employee engagement goes beyond just the typical perks like pizza parties; it's fundamentally about fostering meaningful connections between employees and their supervisors.

Many employees, especially those in the "forgotten middle"—the dependable ones who consistently show up but may not voice their contributions—often feel unnoticed.

By prioritizing the recognition and engagement of these individuals, your organization can greatly improve its culture and productivity.

Our team at Secchi is strong advocates for "operant behavioral conditioning," which focuses on reinforcing positive behaviors through acknowledgment.

Mike White, Founder of Secchi, recently sat down with Jim Mayer of The Manufacturing Culture Podcast and shared a touching story about a Hispanic employee who received a sincere text of appreciation from his supervisor.

This employee, who speaks English as a second language, was thrilled to share this recognition with his family, lifting his spirits and deepening his connection to the workplace.

Are you ready to cultivate a positive workplace culture and boost productivity? Tune into the full episode here to learn more!

Drowning in HR fires? ??

HR can often feel like a whirlwind of constant fires and urgent demands. But what if we told you it didn’t have to be this way??

Imagine evolving your HR practices from reactive to proactive, empowering your team to thrive instead of just surviving.?

Here are some key takeaways to help you make that shift:

Engagement Insights: Don’t wait for annual surveys. Use real-time feedback tools and encourage ongoing check-ins throughout the year.

New-Hire Support: Check in on new hires well before 90 days. Empower leaders to monitor progress early, and keep HR engaged post-onboarding.

Proactive Leadership: Don’t wait for complaints to address leadership issues. Establish measurable standards of good leadership and share results transparently.

Continuous Performance Evaluation: Move beyond traditional performance reviews. Implement ongoing performance measurement to reduce end-of-year scrambling.

Recruitment Strategy: Start candidate searches before positions open up. Consider turnover trends and at-risk employees to stay ahead in recruiting.

HR doesn’t have to be reactive. Find out how to streamline your people ops and cool the burnout with Secchi!

When slackers leave the team hanging ??

Gallup's research indicates that at least 50% of the U.S. workforce—possibly even more—can be classified as "quiet quitters."?

But what exactly drives this shift in engagement? As we dive into this month’s topic of quiet quitting, it’s essential to understand just how prevalent this phenomenon is.?

Several key factors contribute to the rise of quiet quitting. Here are just a few we will unpack over the next month:?

• Lack of Purpose: Many employees feel their work lacks direction or meaning.
• Insufficient Recognition: Workers often don’t feel appreciated for their efforts, leading to disengagement.
• Poor Management: Research shows that quiet quitting frequently stems from experiences with "bad bosses."
• Generational Reckoning: Each generation critically examines the role of work in their lives, influencing their engagement levels.
• Pandemic Impact: For younger employees, the workplace has become increasingly challenging since the pandemic, with a notable decline in feeling cared for and lacking development opportunities.

To combat quiet quitting in your organization, join our community of high performing leaders and get our exclusive frontline-team-focused newsletter "PeopleWork" right to your inbox.

We will equip you with TOP insights on:?

• Characteristics of a quiet quitter
• Causes and contributing factors of quiet quitting
• Ways to address quiet quitting
• How your organization can retain frontline talent through recognition, gamification and more!

Fostering an engaged workforce means focusing on your frontline.

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