William Dann, Founder & President, Professional Growth Systems, LLC,

Popular organizational development literature is filled with articles about how the millennial generation is compelling managers and theorists to re-examine management practices. 

Annual Gallup surveys have consistently shown that only one-third of workers are “engaged in their jobs.”  Gallup defines engaged employees as “those who are involved in, enthusiastic about, and committed to their work and workplace.” The same surveys find that 20% of workers are highly committed and 60% are somewhat committed.

Karin Hurt and David Dye, Co-authors, Winning Well

Have you ever witnessed the exuberant celebration during an employee-recognition event when a name is called and the whole audience seems to scream, “Yes!”? People rise to their feet. It’s high fives the whole way back from the stage. There’s a certain magic that fills the room when the right person, is recognized for the right reasons, in the right way.