Last month, we released some tips and tricks to effectively gain executive buy-in for your new recognition program. Obtaining buy-in is critical in allowing you to move forward and get one step closer...

Nothing says “new beginnings” like springtime! Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and the smell of freshly cut grass fills the air. The possibilities are endless! The best way to improve employ...

Did you know that the number one reason why employees are leaving is that they don’t feel valued by their organization and manager? All the more reason to get to the root cause and strategize your app...

For many, the month of February is the perfect time to express appreciation to their loved ones, whether it’s a romantic relationship or a friendship. It’s a month of love and appreciation, both for V...

Now more than ever, letting your employees and teammates know just how valued they are is crucial; putting this off is no longer an option. We’ve all seen the headlines regarding the “Great Resignatio...

It’s that time of year again… Twinkling lights hanging in store windows, the smell of pine fills the air, and Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas” is played on a continuous loop. In the distance,...

Halloween is this weekend, so let’s kick things off with a scary statistic. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 15 million employees have quit their jobs since April in search ...

Fall is finally here and that means cooler weather is on the horizon, pumpkin spiced lattes are back, and schools are in session again. As we enter this new season and the realities of the “new workpl...

Can we take a minute to have an honest reflection on how much has changed over the last year? Covid gave us the opportunity to focus on what truly matters, and appreciate the moments we may have been ...

While many of us are returning to the office again, this supposed “return to normal” is anything but. If you’re like me, you may feel stuck between pressing “play” or “pause” on the remote (work). We’...

As the summer creeps quickly upon us, there’s an unavoidable nostalgia that comes along with it. Now that the COVID cloud is clearing, we’re even looking forward to the “are we there yet??” whines fro...

If you haven’t caught on by now, the workplace as we know it has forever changed.   Could any of us really have prepared for how much the lack of human connection would impact us? As we shifted the wa...

We may have taken for granted how on-trend the Jetsons were with their predictions nearly 60 years ago. Over the years we’ve seen and heard of dynamic changes in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and techn...

Today there are many discussions at work about diversity and inclusion (D&I) so that people no matter what background or hierarchical rank can be heard, valued and included. Another word has recen...

Hindsight is always 20/20. In this LinkedIn Article, Anna Straus, Sparck’s CEO, shares unexpected silver linings from last year that opened our eyes to blind spots and missed opportunities. 2020 gave ...

What's the gift your employees will love this holiday season? You might be surprised! Employees want the gift of your genuine interest and care for them, especially during these turbulent times. They ...

Today we’re navigating a completely different world than ever imagined. In June, employee engagement fell to an all-time record low. No other national crisis has impacted the way we live and work to t...

Imagine you’ve met some new people and they're the type of people you’d be glad to call your friends. You happily accept when they invite you to their home for a Halloween-themed dinner party. You kno...

For some employees, this time of year would be spent buying school supplies and enrolling in fall activities. But this year, those same employees are facing a vastly different reality when it comes to...

Lunch with coworkers and Friday happy hours…remember those? Heck, right now many of us would probably relish the chance to converse in the break room as we drink burnt coffee, which may or may not be ...

According to a Glassdoor survey, 56% of employees stated a good workplace culture is more important than salary. Company culture is the foundation for building a great remote organization. More people...

It’s that time of year again when graduating students are the largest population entering the job market. For recruiting, this is a great opportunity to access untapped talent. While the graduation ex...

At Sparck, we have a saying: Avoid the Dark and Ignite the Sparck! Okay, so you’re probably wondering what that’s all about.   A "Dark Story" is a time when managers have the best of intentions to mak...

In our blog post How to Successfully Recognize your Generationally Diverse Workforce, we broke down the differences between generations in the workforce to help you get started with recognizing and en...

Today’s workforce is more generationally diverse than ever. Many companies find themselves employing workers within four different generations, which results in new challenges for employers and manage...

Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Basket! Today the phrase “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” is commonly associated with financial investments.  Put all your money in a single asset and you run the...

  Don't Live in the Dark! Did you know that generic recognition (or lack thereof) is impacting your workplace?  Sneak a peek into what your employees want to say, but aren't... It's shocking! I work f...

Don't Live in the Dark! Did you know that generic recognition (or lack thereof) is impacting your workplace?  Sneak a peek into what your employees want to say, but aren't... It's shocking! At our com...

Today we are all facing a new reality both personally and professionally.  As you might guess from the title of this blog, we originally intended March Madness to be featured heavily throughout with a...

  Don't Live in the Dark! Did you know that generic recognition (or lack thereof) is impacting your workplace?  Sneak a peek into what your employees want to say, but aren't... It's shocking! It had b...

All humans have one thing in common: we want to love and be loved. We accept this idea when it comes to family, pets, sports teams, and favorite bands. But the moment we get to the office, a switch go...

If you have an Employee Recognition Program in place, now is the time to ask yourself “how can we improve?  What worked and what didn’t? What can we do better?” If you haven’t built a recognition prog...

Don't Live in the Dark! Did you know that generic recognition (or lack thereof) is impacting your workplace?  Sneak a peek into what your employees want to say, but aren't... It's shocking! Despite wh...

With the holiday season in full swing, you’re probably starting to think about what gifts to get your employees.  But what to buy? Ah yes, the annual conundrum! Let’s start by asking what’s the purpos...

Don't Live in the Dark! Did you know that generic recognition (or lack thereof) is impacting your workplace?  Sneak a peek into what your employees want to say, but aren't... It's shocking! I work for...

By now you probably know how important it is to recognize your employees in a meaningful way and it’s no secret that many of the world’s most successful companies have implemented employee recognition...

 Don't Live in the Dark! Did you know that generic recognition (or lack thereof) is impacting your workplace?  Sneak a peek into what your employees want to say, but aren't... It's shocking! I work in...

Chances are if you’ve lived above ground over the past several years, you’re familiar with the growing trend that the workplace isn’t all about work…work and more work. More and more companies are rea...

Don't Live in the Dark! Did you know that generic recognition (or lack thereof) is impacting your workplace?  Sneak a peek into what your employees want to say, but aren't... It's shocking! When I arr...

Don't Live in the Dark! Did you know that generic recognition (or lack thereof) is impacting your workplace?  Sneak a peek into what your employees want to say, but aren't... It's shocking! I work for...

The Scene: Jack has been a dedicated employee with your company for 5 years!  This is his first job out of college and you appreciate the hard work and loyalty he has shown.  At the annual company mee...

Today, more than half of all employees are actively looking for a new job according to Gallup - yikes. They’re disengaged, and IF they decide to leave, it costs companies 30% to 250% of their annual s...

Don't Live in the Dark! Did you know that generic recognition (or lack thereof) is impacting your workplace?  Sneak a peek into what your employees want to say, but aren't... It's shocking! It was my ...

At Sparck, we have a saying - “Avoid the dark and ignite the Sparck.”  Okay, so you’re probably wondering what that’s all about.   “Dark” moments are the times where employers have the best of intenti...

“Wow, is there anything that I can do to change your mind?” “Is there something we can do on our end to make you happy?” “What would it take for us to keep you?” Why wait until one of your employees W...

What is your company actively doing to avoid losing talent? Get a pulse on turnover and employee engagement with our FREE #BeHeard Employee Engagement Survey!  

Taking time off has long been stigmatized in U.S. business culture. Kimble, a professional services automation company based in Boston, found that 47 percent of workers did not take all of their earne...