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This collection includes some of the best thinking we've found on recognition, culture, results, and growth. If you know of others, please let us know.

Heading for the Exit
Investing in rewards now can spare employers from attrition later when the economy rebounds

Universal Power
Recognition can help drive employee engagement worldwide, but HR must attend to certain specifics.

HRO Today
O.C. Tanner Ranked #1 in the 2009 HRO Today Baker's Dozen

HRZone's video interview with O.C. Tanner's VP,
Chester Elton (external link)
Chester discusses the challenges that HR faces over the next five years and how HR departments can play an instrumental part in building a culture of innovation in the workplace.

The Stress Test—Steering your workforce through turbulent times.
Executives who don't recognise and address counterproductive emotional issues will have difficulty moving their organisations forward?

O.C. Tanner's Appreciation Approach
O.C. Tanner spent a year analyzing their own company to find the greatest motivation method. The results are like recognition 2.0, or, as they call it, "Appreciateology"

Workforce Management: Special Report on Rewards & Incentives: EarlyEngagement, Long Relationship?
"Employers are trying to build loyalty through recognition that starts from day one. Timeliness and frequency are key."

Spot Recognition: Why Do It?
Recognition has become an essential part of doing business.

Going for the Gold
These famous awards programs can teach your business a thing or two about how to recognize star employees.

Life at Work
Little expressions of gratitude can go a long way in the office.

Prove It!
In the constant quest to justify expenses, top management is demanding a clear return on incentive investments. Here's how to calculate—and prove—the value of using online incentive programs.

Lunch... with a Side of Carrots
Chester Elton talks about a recent recognition experience in China. It is amazing what a little thanks can do.

Recognition Increases Impact on Business Goals
Kent Murdock talks about how creating a culture of recognition can have a dramatic impact on business.

Soft Isn't Optional
Tim Treu tells company leaders that the only way to build their businesses is through the so-called 'soft' side of leadership.

7 Habits of Highly Effective Cadres
NY Times reports on Chester Elton's presentation in China, as he urges managers to treat their workers with respect and reward them with gifts.

Widen Your Incentive Net
SellingPower.com - Incentives Newsletter

DHL Program Seeks to Hold on to IT Staff
What makes this different than a lot of programs with cash bonuses is that DHL is using recognition as a powerful tool on a continual basis,

DHL CIO explains plan to retain IT staff
CIO Steve Bandrowczak knows what it takes to create a great work environment for IT staffers...

Workers' boots made for walkin
Growing signs that companies are starting to hire have employers bracing for something new: turnover.

My Take, Kent Murdock
HR Executive ask Kent Murdock what he considers to be the most pressing challenges and greatest opportunities for HR executives in 2004

25 Years And All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt
Chester Elton was quoted in the WSJ on making recognition more specific.

Employers Turn to Recognition to Motivate Employees
Workspan Magazine: Summary of recognition trends based on 2003 survey results

Employers Learning that 'B Players' Hold the Cards
By Del Jones, USA TODAY

Why I Bought a Performance Recognition Program
Kent Murdock, CEO of O.C. Tanner Company, a leading recognition consultancy, (to paraphrase) "heals himself."

How to Lead Now
Getting Extraordinary Performance When You Can't Pay for It.

A Hero's Welcome
Improving Culture with Noncash Awards and Recognition

Icing on the Cake
Potentials Magazine: Electronic Arts' innovative incentives

A Worker's Worth?
Human capital management helps companies measure employee potential and organizational performance. Incentive Magazine

The Carrot FactorThe Carrot Factor
Incentives won't work unless managers know how to use them. Human Resource Executive

Motivating the Masses
Incentive Magazine: Workers want recognition

Despite Tough Times, Recognition Grows
Human Capital Magazine: By Greg Boswell, NAER President

Lauren M. Orsini, 2002 NAER Pamela Sabin Award Recognition Champion
By Janine Nunes for Human Capital

ROI Incentives: Tools for Measuring Excellence
By Donna Oldenburg

Case Study: T. Rowe Price
Bureau of National Affairs: Investment management firm streamlines recognition

Incentive Insiders: A look at how incentive houses motivate their employees
Incentive Magazine

Recognition: A Strategic Tool
Celebrating employees' achievements with nonmonetary awards often gives more satisfaction than cash.

A Culture of Commitment
Are your employees doing a good job? Then let them know.

Recognizing Achievement
Two companies win accolades for their recognition programs at the National Association of Employee Recognition's fifth-annual Best Practices Awards

Recognition Matters
Effective leaders understand that recognition can produce long-term, positive results in the workplace

5 Simple Steps
What every manager needs to know about getting a recongition program up and running.

Beyond Trinkets and Trash
Transforming recognition into a strategic change effort

Recognition: Pats on the Back Motivate Employees
Employee recognition programs continue to grow and earn respect as a strategic attraction and retention tool in today's lagging economy.

Gold Medal Performance
Incentive Magazine

Food For Thought: Flavor your business plan with recognition for a productive workforce
Incentive Magazine

Brother Can You Spare A Dime?
Incentive Magazine

Back Talk: Dear (Mis) Manager
Potentials Magazine

Andy Pearson Finds Love...a new way to lead, one based on personal humility and employee recognition
Fast Company

Team Recognition
Canadian HR Reporter

What's On Their Minds?
Human Resource Executive

Show Me the Rewards
Canadian HR Reporter

Properly Presented, Recognition Stands the Test of Time
Human Capital

Times Are Lean, But Don't Be Mean
Incentive Magazine

Employees are not just pulled away—they are pushed
Canadian HR Reporter

Ho-Ho-Hold the Holiday Turkey—Recognition should be a year-round event
HR Reporter