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Engagement is critical to organizational performance, retention and competitive advantage. It represents a measurable and influenceable aspect of business success, yet many organizations lack enterprise-wide strategies and accountability to optimize engagement efforts.

How to make work more interesting and challenging.

In my previous column, I began exploring the seven individual attributes of the RESPECT (Recognition, Exciting Work, Security, Pay, Education and Career Growth, Conditions, and Truth) model, starting with recognition. In this column, I examine the first “E” of the model, which represents exciting work).

Today’s competitive business environment has made attracting and retaining top talent more challenging. Companies are constantly seeking innovative strategies to not only bring in skilled professionals but also to keep them engaged and satisfied in their roles. One powerful yet often underutilized tool in this endeavor is employee recognition. By leveraging recognition effectively, organizations can create a positive work culture that attracts high-quality candidates and fosters long-term employee loyalty.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a seismic shift in the way we work, propelling remote work into the mainstream. As we navigate through 2024, it is clear that remote work is no longer a temporary solution but a significant aspect of the modern workplace. This blog explores the current state of remote work, its benefits and challenges and what the future holds for this evolving work model.