Deborah Merkin
Recent Posts
Addressing Employee Detachment: Strategies to Reconnect & Reengage Your Workforce
Following the Great Resignation in 2021 and 2022, 2024 began a troubling trend deemed “the Great Detachment.” This trend hasn’t led to employees quitting their jobs, but rather growing increasingly detached from their employers and less satisfied with their roles. According to recent Gallup data only 18% of American workers indicate that they are “extremely satisfied” with their jobs, while 51% are either watching for or actively looking for a new role.
How to Create a Successful Gift Card Referral Program
Are you looking for ways to supercharge your marketing strategy? Customer referral programs, when executed effectively, can drive significant growth while fostering loyalty among your existing customers. Starting a referral program in the first quarter is a great way to build momentum for the year ahead.
The Best Ideas to Show Appreciation on Administrative Professionals Day
Administrative Professionals Day is a dedicated time to celebrate the vital contributions of administrative professionals, including executive assistants, receptionists, client services representatives, and others in support roles. These individuals are the backbone of any organization, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently. In May 2023, office and administrative support roles accounted for about 18.5 million jobs, making this group the largest occupational category in the U.S. workforce. Recognizing their efforts not only boosts morale but also drives engagement and retention.
6 Best Team Building Activities For Employee Engagement
As the workforce continues to evolve, keeping employees engaged, motivated, and satisfied remains crucial for organizational success. Team building activities are a proven way to foster trust, communication, and collaboration among employees, helping them form valuable relationships that benefit the organization as a whole.
Revenge Quitting: Why Employee Recognition & Workplace Culture Matter
The workplace landscape is evolving rapidly, and employers are grappling with a growing trend: “revenge quitting.” Unlike impulsive "rage quitting," revenge quitting is a calculated response to long-standing dissatisfaction with workplace culture. According to Glassdoor's Worklife Trends 2025 Report, 65% of employees feeling stuck in their current roles are likely to consider revenge quitting this year.
