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As we approach World Productivity Day on June 20th, a day recognized by the United Nations to focus on improving how we work and live, many employers are interested in increasing productivity in their workplaces. However, increasing productivity does not mean a promotion of “hustle culture” or a breakneck pace that leads to employee burnout.  

Behind every healthy smile is a dedicated dental assistant, the unsung heroes of dental care. This Dental Assistant Appreciation Week, let's turn the spotlight on these vital team members and explore heartfelt ways to say 'thank you' for their unwavering dedication. This article explores unique gift ideas and celebration strategies to make dental assistants as well as other healthcare workers feel valued and appreciated.

We often end the year thinking about employee recognition, filled with employee gifting, awards programs and peer-driven recognition opportunities. However, it’s just as important to be thinking about employee recognition to start the year as it is in December. So, for 2024, start your new year off right with our top 10 employee recognition ideas. Discover creative ways to show appreciation, boost morale and foster a culture of recognition within your organization all year round. 

As we approach the holiday season, rewards and gifts are a typical strategy used to show appreciation for employees and customers alike. These gifts are often given in the “spirit of the holiday season” but can also be a key business strategy to show appreciation, retain key customers, as well as reward high performing employees. Read on to learn more about the best physical gift cards for year-end rewards and how you can maximize these gifts with your employee and customer audiences.

If it feels like every conversation in HR and leadership circles revolves around upskilling lately, you’re not imagining it. The pace of change is dizzying: by some estimates, about a third of the skills needed for the average job have changed since 2021, and the World Economic Forum thinks almost 60% of the global workforce will need to be reskilled by 2030.