Sam landed a job at Spotify with Enhancv

Sam landed a job at Spotify with Enhancv3K Im a chef turned Economics student, turned investment banker, turned strategy and ops professional. Recently I made the jump from working at a financial services institution to working at Spotify as Strategy Operations Lead.When Im not working I love to cook with my wife, read science fiction, and compete in bar trivia nights with my friends. In 2016 I traveled to Japan, Thailand, Ireland, Scotland, England, and Sweden. For my birthday this year, I hosted bubble soccer, which you should totally Google.What was the reason you created your resume?I wanted to move from the banking sector into the startup world. As you can imagine, working in investment banking means having a very specific looking resume. Basically, its pretty boring.As you can see from my photo, that old banking resume didnt match who I really was or the image I wanted to project to potential employers at startups. I needed something much mora visually compelling because Im mor e compelling in person than I am on paper.I saw a Business Insider article on Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayers resume crafted by Enhancv and it caught my eye instantly. It was exactly the look I needed, so I signed up for the premium account straight away. The platform was easy to use and made my resume look completely different from anything else out there.What do you like about Enhancv? Did you learn anything from itMy new resume got a lot of attention. Within 90 days of using Enhancv, I got interviews with startups I had applied to in the past and never heard from. I attended a tech conference where companies like NBC Universal, Bloomberg, and Dell were recruiting. All of the recruiters said they dont normally take resumes, but they wanted a copy of mine.What Im hearing from recruiters in the tech field is that deckblatt letters are dead. Theyre looking at peoples LinkedIn and checking resumes on their mobiles. Enhancv looks great on mobile and it let me put all the stuff I would have pa cked into a cover letter right on the resume.Related articlesWhat Game of Thrones needs an HR departmentA real example of a resume without work experience that has impactMegans project manager resume got her 2 job offers in 3 monthsAlso, changing the look of my resume actually changed the entire tone of my interviews. After I added Favorite Books and Interests sections to my resume, interviewers would say, dude, you love the same books I do, or, where do you do trivia? It provided an opportunity for a more natural conversation. My resume with Enhancv gave potential employers more insight into who I am and whether I was a personality fit for their team.I know for a fact that Spotify gets more than 20,000 applications per day. After I put my Enhancv resume up through the system, it immediately went to the right personWhat message would you send to other job seekers out there?If youre not finding your dream job, its probably not you. Your resume is just getting lost. Sending a boring b anker-style resume and cover letter got me exactly zero interviews.I had to step up my game, which meant a lot of networking, creating a kickass Linkedin profile, and using Enchancv. When a recruiter is scrolling through a thousand black and white resumes, having a colorful, information-rich, visually striking resume is a serious advantage.Heres my advice Try out the Enhancv platform. You have nothing to loseI would like to thank Sam for sharing her inspiring story with us. It means a lot and we hope it will motivate many others to get started and upgrade to more human-centric and performance-based resumes.If youd like to contribute to Enhanced Lives series and share your achievements with others, send me a message. I look forward to hearing from you ?? Tags resume example, resume tips, spotify

This Boss Wrote An OOO Message Thats Actually Honest and It Started a Movement

This Boss Wrote An OOO Message Thats Actually Honest and It Started a Movement This past July, our Managing Director, East Coast, Yael Utt sent an email to Detroit-based New York AWE Leader, Denise Hartmann, Vice President, Business Management, Dispersions, Resins, and Additives, North America at BASF and received this responseThank you for your email. I am out of the schreibstube Wednesday August 15 through Friday August 31 climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to support and benefit the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.Emails responses will be delayed.Yael immediately forwarded the message to our team to not only celebrate Denise and herbei incredible feat, but to bring attention to her honest OOO message, something we not only preach, but practice at AWE.Its not everyday that you meet a senior executive who has a thriving family and career and who is brave enough to step away from work for 2 weeks to climb one of the worlds highest peaks. I decided to call Denise and ask a few questions about her experience. What welches meant to be a 30 minute bewerbungsinterview turned into over an hour long conversation about family, loss, leadership, simplifying, perseverance, and doing what you set out to do.We caught wind of your climb because of your OOO message. I heard that you got a major and unexpected response from it. Can you tell me mora about that and also about where you got the idea for an honest OOO?My inbox nearly doubled from this message Almost everyone that sent me a legitimate email, got the vacation response and immediately sent a follow up email to send words of encouragement, curiosity, and support. I have to thank AWE and Meiko for challenging AWE Leaders in a recent email to be more honest with our OOO messages - I really took her challenge to heart and welches very specific about what I welches going to be doing and why.What did it mean to you to get responses from people that you work with in support of and interested in what you were doing? Did this e nhance any of your work relationships?It did a couple of things. First, it connected me with people at BASF who I had never even talked to before. A lot of people responded and wanted to understand my motivation. Second, when BASF caught wind, they asked me and a colleague who were both doing the climb to carry unterstellung placards that had BASFs for a new campaign. We carried those placs all the way to the summit and took a picture. Corporate HQ ended up sharing that photo on BASFs socials and made us their WCW Individuals from my team commented on the photo saying things like my boss is a badass and that made me feel really good. It feels great to know that people are proud to work with you.Did this positive response to taking time off change the way you think about vacation?I have always been a big believer of time off and I take as many vacations a year as I possibly can. I really love this piece from the Netflix culture deck, We encourage our leaders to take big trips and co me back with big ideas. I certainly have bigger thoughts after coming back from a trip and this last one is no exception.I heard that you shared the honest OOO with your team at a recent dinner. What welches their response? Have you seen any creative messages since?I did And since one of my direct reports took some time to go to a family wedding in HI. He and his wife have 2 small kids, and they rented a house. His message welches something likeI am out of the office for a wedding in HI. My wife and I rented a house for us and our 2 young children. We are essentially just chasing kids around like we do at home, but this time we have a nicer view of the ocean.By stepping away, you empower the people on your team to rise to the occasion and even though their decisions may not be exactly what you would do - and you have to own the decisions when you return - its a great opportunity to build trust and develop your team. Plus you get time to recharge your batteries which is so importantY ou were raising money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, who youve been volunteering with since 2014. Can you tell me about your motivation and how this opportunity presented itself?I got involved with this group after a move to North Carolina. I welches encouraged by a friend who had been involved in gruppe in Training in a different state. I was looking for a social network but also was seeking a network that would help keep me healthy. Closer to home, I lost my dad to prostate cancer in 2004 - I was 28. The night before he passed away I went to the hospital. I had a moment alone with him and he was getting really frail - it was obvious the end was near. It was just the two of us, I was sitting on his bed, holding his hand, and I told him I would do anything I could to fight this disease. His said, I know you will kiddo. Almost 15 years later, I have raised well into 6 figures for different organizations, ran 6 full marathons, and 16 marathons.Do you and your husband always do t hese events together?No. My husband has always been an amazing supporter during every marathon, with a sign for me in one hand and a beer in the other. However Kilimanjaro had always been a bucket list item for us. This was his first major go at fundraising and his first time doing an endurance sport. I have always enjoyed running and he loves fly fishing - the mountains are where we can meet, so this was perfect. Beyond the personal accomplishment and money raised, this was a great moment for us to find something that was ours and will be ours forever.What was keeping you up at night in the months before you left?My husband is a cancer survivor himself and was born with a condition that forces him to get surgery about every 13 months - hes had 30 some odd surgeries in his lifetime. I was so worried about what we would do if one of us couldnt keep going. I knew that if something happened to him I would lose my mental game quickly and I knew this climb would be more of a mental chall enge than a physical one. I also knew that if something happened to me, Id want him to keep going. We were actually out on a day hike when this conversation came up and we both agreed that we didnt want to act emotionally in the moment so we decided to make a plan just in case. We came up with a two-tiered program, which I realize sounds so logical as I say it, but we really wanted something logical to turn to if need be Tier one was that if one of us was struggling to the point of not being able to continue and the guides told us that it was only related to altitude and going back down to lower level would solve the issue, we would separate. We would trust the guides as they had done this trip over 700 times. However, if there was any uncertainty as to what was wrong with either him or I, we would go back together, no questions asked.Fortunately, we never had to put the plan into play. However, there was a moment right near the end when we were about to summit, that I did actually have to grab my husbands hand and drag him the rest of the way. We were about 40 minutes shy of the summit and he looked at me and said, This is enough. And I said, No way We didnt come this far to stop before reaching the top. Our best Christmas card photo ever is only 40 minutes awayAt any point did you want to give up? If so, what made you keep going?Are you kidding? Im way too stubborn and competitive with myself. Sure, there were moments where I couldnt believe I was doing it, but my own story and the stories of the people around me kept me going. The longest day of my life was not summiting Kilimanjaro it was trying to get back to my sister after she called me and said our mom had an aneurysm and passed instantly. I was in my 30s, single, and living in Brussels at the time. After losing both my parents as a young adult, people would say things like, youre so strong and I would just think what other option was there? I had to keep going and pick myself back up. I guess because this climb was something I chose to do, I simply chose to keep going. This wasnt something happening to me. It was hard, but I chose to keep going. That really raised my confidence and gave strength a new and different face. I realize I can handle more than I thought and also that you dont have to make big problems out of small things.I had this picture of my mom and dad dancing that I laminated and affixed it to the back of my pack. If you got to a point where you were too tired to carry your bag, one of the guides would actually take it for you. I was one of the only one of us in our group who carried my pack the entire time and its because Id made up my mind that there was no way anyone would carry my parents up there, but me. I have a pretty deep faith and I knew this was the closest I would ever be to heaven with my feet mucksmuschenstill on the ground. When I got to the top, I balled my eyes out - those tears needed to come. I never doubted that wed summit. We had the right te am, the right gear, and we had prepared. I knew wed make it. I think its safe to say that goes for most things in life, if youve got the right people, the right tools and youve done the prep work, you can do just about anything.Yeah, youre absolutely right. Although I have long unpacked from this trip, theres so much mental and emotional unpacking that I am still doing.Lets keep unpacking then. Was there a moment that really surprised you?I had no idea how close I would get to the 7 guides and the climbing team. There was 65 of us in total. When we left Africa I felt like I was leaving my family behind. I didnt know how connected I would feel to everyone, especially the guides. They shared themselves, their mountain, their country, their love. Saying goodbye was one of the most difficult parts. There is so much personal satisfaction out of the physical feat, but what I will remember most is everyones story - who they were remembering, who they were celebrating. We all were doing tha t climb for reasons so much bigger than ourselves. This experience really taught me so much and reminded me of that saying, if you want to go fast go alone, but if you want to go far, go together. One person isnt going to make it alone, but a lot of individuals, when working together, can do a really huge thing.Speaking of, have you had any other major takeaways even in your post-climb reflection?Many things. In looking at our guides, their lives are simple in comparison, but, wow, they are so rich It made me realize that we get worked up about such silly things. Humans are goldfish - we grow to fit our bowl. After this trip, my husband and I have definitely been thinking about how we can simplify our life, lessen our possessions, be more thoughtful in terms of how we spend our money. Imagine how much more we could do for a greater good if we focused less on material things.On a more professional note, watching the guides taught me a lot about flexing in your leadership - something we talk a lot about in the professional space. The guides would rotate between the front, side, back. They continued to take turns in these different positions over the course of the 8 days. Each day we watched as someone new carried the physical or mental load. Some days the head guide didnt speak at all, and he would simply pull up the back. I witnessed leadership flexing in real time. Of course I know that a good leader has to be able to adapt based on the situation and who they are working with, but to see it in such a literal sense reminded me how working in teams requires so much flexibility and adaptation. It was such a great analogy to bring back to the leadership in my own organization.Personally, I realized that I am a hell of a lot stronger than I give myself credit for I knew that I survived a lot and I definitely think of myself as a survivor, but the difference is now I can say it out loud I am finally owning my strength and my power and it feels so good. Ive always le t others give me compliments on my strength or determination and Ive sheepishly said, thank you, but not anymore. Im owning it from here on out and I am so excited to see what that means for my team.Yes - own it, Denise How incredible to come into a new sense of power. Im curious, now that youve climbed one of the highest mountains in the world, whats the next summit on your horizon?I am definitely already feeling the whats next itch. The band of us who climbed together ranging in ages from the 20s to 50s are already planning a reunion hike in one of the U.S. national parks. We had such a strong connection and we dont want to lose that. But in terms of a big summit, I dont feel the need to top anything. Certainly, the bar has been raised, but the next real challenge is to use this new-found power Tomorrow marks a month and half since we summited and I am thinking about how to sustain this sense of accomplishment and continue to own that I am so much stronger than I ever imagined. I am so glad that I did this at this stage in my life, because the combination being 40 and completing this climb really made for something magical. I am realizing it isnt about whats bigger its about continuing to channel my strength as new things come and using my confidence in new ways, not just for myself but for my team. This is the first time that I feel confident saying I am strong and I feel badass and I dont plan on stopping anytime soon. Visit Denises LinkedIn to learn more about her career at BASF.--This interview previously appeared onAdvancing Women Executives (AWE). Founded in 2011, AWE is a consultancy firm that partners with managers, directors, and executives at top companies to accelerate the careers of women to create a more equitable work force and improve the global economy.

Life Integration

Welcome to the Age of Work/Life Integration According to Reppler, 91 percent of employers use social media during the recruitment process, so its probably safe to say that social recruiting is no longer a trend its a fact of life. But now that social media sites are staples of both rolleal and professional lives, people are changing they ways they use these platforms. Technology is blurring the lines between work lives and home lives, and people can no longer simply divide their social media accounts into personal and professional. Theres definitely a call to action here, said Dan Schawbel, managing partner of Millenial Branding, a research and consulting firm that specializes in Generation Ys role in the working world. This is a pretty serious topic.But while Schawbel pointed out that social media is no longer about just having fun and posting whatever you want online, he was also quick to ackn owledge some benefits the shifting social media landscape may have for employers and job seekers alike.I think were moving toward an interesting time, Schawbel said.Check the BrandEver since the rise of social recruiting, people have been quick to throw around the term personal brand without thinking much about what it means. As it turns out, the concept of personal branding arose even before the dawn of social media. Many point to management expert Tom Peters 1997 article in Fast Company, A Brand Called You, as the beginning of the personal branding craze, and it is likely that the idea itself is even older.But if people are going to use the term so frequently, its best that everyone operate with the same definition in mind. Schawbel, an expert on personal branding in the contemporary world, defines the concept as this At the core of it, its the same marketing strategies that corporations and products have built over time applied to an individual.While it used to be that people nee ded money to market themselves the way that companies do, social media has democratized the field by making the tools of marketing much cheaper. Because email marketing, social networking, video technology, and other strategies cost little to bedrngnishing these days, anyone can put the effort in, put content out there, and, as Schawbel puts it, be known for something to someone.Much of the conversation around personal brands revolves around landing jobs. As the received wisdom goes, a strong personal brand impresses recruiters and gets job seekers hired. According to Schawbel, this is not the right approach to take If youre only thinking about your personal brand in the context of getting a single job, you dont really understand how the economy works or how careers are managed in the 21st century.Schawbel said that personal brands need to be about making longterm investments in yourself If you think about, What is the one skill or the one topic that I can be the best in? as it rela tes to adding value to companies or to people, and you really invest in it seven days a week, and you put your time in, then you could become known as that type of expert and then you have something that you can leverage over the longterm, which would be much more profitable for you.When Schawbel talks about profit, hes not only referring to the size of ones paycheck. Hes also talking about meaningfulness and happiness in ones life. Its important to notice the way in which Schawbel talks about personal and professional profitability as if they were two parts of the same whole, because his language is representative of the biggest shift occurring in the working world today the move from work/life balance to work/life integralrechnung.Work/Life Balance Is Over Work/Life Integration Is the New NormWork/life balance made sense when there was separation between what you did personally and professionally, said Schawbel. Technology has pushed our personal and professional lives together.Th is is not a general observation its based on empirical research. Harris Interactive found that 91 percent of Americans perform work-related tasks on their personal time. Conversely, Salary.com found that 64 percent of employees visit non-work related web sites every day during work hours, including social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Thanks to technology, the lines between work and play between home and office are totally blurred, if not completely nonexistent. This is what Schawbel means when he refers to work/life integralrechnung work and life are no longer firmly divided. They mix together all the time.Schawbel is optimistic about this change, because it means that we may begin approaching the workday differently. It will no longer be about completing work in a certain allotment of time (e.g., the stereotypical 9-5 workday), but merely about employees getting work done when it needs to get done.Schawbel explained that, in some ways, this work/life integr ation is empowering for employees, because it allows them to juggle their work and personal lives according to their own preferences and schedules. So, its not letting the company manage those preferences, he said. Its you managing those preferences.Everyone is different, and work/life integration allows people to work and live according to their own schedules and preferences. Employers benefit, too, because the work they need is still getting done.While work/life integration isnt a total reality yet, Schawbel believes were well on our way. Its definitely headed in that direction, with telecommuting, where companies make money with less office space and individuals have more flexibility, he said.Work/Life Integration on the WebThe old social media advice for jobseekers used to be, Keep personal and professional activities totally separate. But Schawbel believes that advice no longer holds up. Its getting a lot harder to do that, and eventually it will become impossible, he said.That s because work/life integration is happening online, in employees social media profiles, as well as in their offline lives. I think people need to brace themselves now and really think about what theyre putting on their profiles, regardless of whether its personal or professional, said Schawbel. People are not going to be able to manage 20 personal profiles and 15 professional profiles. Its just not going to happen.When social networking was limited to two or three sites, the personal/professional divide was a little easier to manage maybe you had a Facebook for personal life and a LinkedIn for work. But as TechCrunch columnist and Google Ventures general partner MG Siegler pointed out in January, the age of the big, all-encompassing social network is ending. The Web now belongs to specialized, single-purpose social media platforms people post photos to Instagram they share links and short bursts of text via Twitter they publish long-form content on Tumblr and Medium they send messa ges on WhatsApp. The list goes on, as niche social sites continue to proliferate.Schawbel foresees people using fewer profiles, combining their personal and professional lives online. This change has a huge impact, he said. It offers both new opportunities and new challenges.On the one hand, the melding of personal and professional will offer new possibilities for professional connections. If youre marketing, youre probably not going to connect online with someone in accounting. But, if you both like the New England Patriots, thats your connection point, said Schawbel.On the other hand, people will need to think differently about what they post. A blurring between personal and professional lives does not mean that everything is suddenly fair game. Schawbel pointed out that about 10 percent of Millenial Facebook users have lost out on job offers because of their social media activity. As personal and professional profiles merge, people will need to be extra careful if inappropriate p ersonal profile activity could negatively impact employment, imagine what could happen when that inappropriate activity occurs on a partly professional profile.What Does This All Mean for Recruiters?Social has already proven itself integral to contemporary recruiting, but Schawbel predicts that work/life integration will only serve to make social media even more important to the hiring process. This is because profiles that combine both personal and professional details will not only give recruiters insight into candidates skills, but also insight into candidates personalities, allowing recruiters to more accurately determine whether or not a candidate would be a good match for a companys culture.With access to more personal data, recruiters can make smarter hires and decrease the chance of hiring the wrong candidate. Thats a risk that recruiters would do well to mitigate, because hiring the wrong person is an exceedingly costly mistake according to a study conducted by the Society for Human Resources Management, replacing a bad hire could cost up to five times that hires annual salary.Work/life integration is just going to add more weight to social profiles, because basically a company is trying to hire for cultural fit. Looking at these social networks, where people present personal data, gives people an insight into, Will this person fit in with the company or not? Schawbel explained.Recruiters and job seekers alike should see work/life integration as a blessing it gives job seekers a chance to show off their personalities as well as their skill sets, and it gives recruiters a better method for determining cultural fit a crucial, but often frustratingly vague, component of the hiring process.

Liberate Yourself With a Career Pivot

Liberate Yourself With a Career PivotLiberate Yourself With a Career PivotThe concept of working hard at one company for 40 years until the retirement party and the gold watch is now an ancient legend. People dont stay in one career for their entire lives anymora. From time to time, we all need toshake it up,or risk missing the paths we really want to follow.I see my career as an impressionist painting. Individually, each brushstroke seems unrelated to the others, but viewed from a distance, the seemingly incongruous pieces create a masterpiece that no single technique could accomplish.From Yellow Brick Road to the Road Less TakenOver the course of my working life, I have been a scientist, a lawyer, a fund manager, and an entrepreneur. The journey between my role as a mergers and acquisitions attorney to founder and CEO of a social media SaaS company and manager of an investment firm may seem convoluted - and Ill admit, leaving law behind felt like jumping from a yellow brick road o nto an uncharted dirt path at first. But every shift Ive made along the way has moved me closer to new and exciting vocations, and ultimately, to deep, sustaining job satisfaction.If I had remained in one position instead of following the calling of the next, I might have made more money, but I also would have spent long hours, days, and years working for someone elses benefit at the expense of my own. Choosing to make a pivot isnt career suicide. If anything, the turns in my career have made me a better professional and a happier person.People who change careers (and most of us do) rarely regret leaving the mundane drudgery of jobs that they no longer identify with and find difficult to return to every day. In fact, according to one study, more than halfof all workers surveyed would choose different careers if they could start over again, and only 20 percent were happy in their current roles. Deciding to change careers can be frightening, but beyond that first leap of faith awaits boundless opportunity.To figure out if youre ready for a career pivot, ask yourself these five questionsIs a paycheck the only reason I work?Some people see careers as a means to enjoy life outside of the office, but then spend most of their waking hours at work. In my case, by the age of 30, I was making the kind of money many could only dream of by doing work that many would deem intellectually challenging and rewarding - and I was flat-out bored. I had lost my purpose. If youre miserable most of the day, ask yourself what it would take for you to lead an overall happier life.Do I have a safety net? In other words, what are the real risks of making a move? If your plan is to simply continue jumping to careers without ever becoming really good at anything, then you actually are taking on major risk. With each pivot, I was at a pinnacle point - with nowhere to go but up, I felt safe to make a lateral move into a new profession. This may sound counterintuitive, but if you are alrea dy at the peak, then you can usually return to it later, if need be. Do you have the skills and experience to betreuung yourself should your first pivot fail? Striking out on your own is invigorating, but make sure you have marketable skills you can fall back on if necessary.Am I financially ready to pivot?Get a firm understanding of your financial situation to know how much risk you can afford to take. Pivoting careers may mean starting at a salary than you previously enjoyed, which often means making financial sacrifices. Make sure you can handle that transition, and be very clear about how long your resources will last. There is nothing wrong with betting on yourself, but set your limits and stick to them.How will this affect my family?Unless you are single and childless, this decision is not yours alone to make. If you have a family, involve them in your decision to pivot and communicate openly with them throughout the process. Even if the physical attributes of the change are m inimal (i.e., location, drive, schools), the emotional elements take a major toll. Stress, uncertainty, and a general lack of availability are some (but not all) of the very real costs of making a change.I have a wonderful wife and four amazing boys all under the age of nine. I made sure to speak openly with my family - including my children - and let them be a part of the solution. Knowing I had their full support helped tremendously when I hit the inevitable valleys and made reaching the peaks that much more enjoyable.Is the grass really greener, or have I just not seen winter yet?Its easy to romanticize a career switch, so be as logical and objective as you can about the decision. Pretend youre doing the research on someone elses behalf, and then see if you would recommend making the move to that person.When you do decide to make a switch, set yourself up for success by meeting with people in your new field, building relationships, and asking lots of questions. If your pivot is to a new job, get a firm offer before diving into the unknown, and try to leave your current role at a high money point (e.g., after a bonus or commission check) to be in top financial shape heading into the transition. And dont burn bridges. Clearly communicate your intentions to leave in person. You never know when you might need a future reference from a client or colleague.Parting AdviceWhenever I start a new venture, I write down my goals and reasons for making the change, and I keep that document close by for reassurance on the hard days. Dont look back - constantly revisiting the past robs you of time you could spend investing in your future.Most importantly, try to enjoy the ride as much as the outcome. You want to be as smart about the execution as you are about due diligence to make the entire experience rewarding, liberating, and educational. Take a moment to celebrate your bravery, and then throw yourself fully into your exciting new career.Afif Khoury is a serial entr epreneur who is currently the founder and CEO ofSOCi, an award-winning social media marketing and content discovery SaaS platform.

Affordable Employee Recognition Options

Affordable Employee Recognition OptionsAffordable Employee Recognition OptionsDid you know that employee recognition can be one of the best forms of retention? And if youre concerned about losing top talent, a little recognition can go a long way. Both employees and your business can reap numerous rewards.In some ways, you might see employee recognition programs as feel-good measures, but the benefits of recognition go beyond simply inspiring goodwill. Letting employees know that you value their contributions also increases productivity and innovative thinking.In fact, employee recognition can be thought of in terms of a positive feedback loop. The formula is both easy to remember and easy to put into practice Employee recognition equals employee productivity equals management gratitude.While the three elements of this simple yet profoundly rewarding feedback loop are synergistically related, employee recognition is a distinct, proactive step management can take to promote a success- oriented mindset across all facets of the operation. The mora employees know that their efforts are appreciated by management and the company as a whole, the more theyll strive to do great work. In the final analysis, employee recognition benefits both the staff and the business itself in several waysBenefits of employee recognition for workersGreater motivation Employees who know they stand to be rewarded for outstanding wertmiger zuwachs approach their jobs with greater enthusiasm and creativity. The opposite is unfortunately true Not being appreciated is commonly cited by departing employees as a reason for moving on to a business where they feel their efforts are more likely to be recognized.Peer acknowledgement Chances are, employees who get word of a coworkers achievement will take the time to offer their own congratulations. Its hard to image an employee who wouldnt welcome the acknowledgement.Empowerment and inclusion Employee recognition programs can make staff members feel more connected to the company rather than just the recipient of a regular paycheck. That moves loyalty beyond just a financial appeal.Subscribe to the Robert Half newsletter for articles and resources to help you build and manage a winning team - all sent directly to your inbox.Benefits of employee recognition for the businessReinforcing positive behavior If employees excel, others will notice. That can help others raise their performance in hopes of being recognized as well.Lowering stress levels If the emphasis is on the positive rather than an overriding concern about snafus, employees are likely to feel less overwhelmed about their job responsibilities.Increasing customer retention Higher employee motivation levels typically carry over to satisfied customers and clients. Those you do business with inevitably notice employees who bring a commitment and enthusiasm to what they do. Unfortunately, a disgruntled or frustrated employee can stand out to customers just as much.Low-cos t employee recognition ideasNow that weve reviewed some of the benefits of employee recognition programs, lets look at some options. Not every employee recognition award has to be pricey. Here are 12 budget-conscious alternativesTime off or extra vacation daysA note or letter of appreciation from the company presidentDinner at a local restaurant (or a lunch on me coupon)A designated employee-of-the-month parking spotTickets to the movies or a sporting or cultural eventA photo and brief article in the company newsletterSpecial recognition at a company meetingA department picnic to celebrate a team achievementToken of appreciation (T-shirt, tech gadget, etc.) with the company logoDecorating the employees office or cube with balloons or Great job signsCoffee gift cardsAnd of course food, like bagels, cupcakes or cookies always work, tooOne simple thing that many managers may overlook is the thank-you. So often, all it takes is a heartfelt, Thank you. You did an outstanding job on that project, and I really appreciate your help An emaille or in-person thank-you doesnt cost anything. Think about it. If you spend 30 seconds to write a thank-you email or note, wouldnt it go a long way toward making your employee feel appreciated and work that much harder the next time around?Robert Half conducts exclusive research and offers free resources you can use to hone your management skills.CONTINUE READING

Customize this Imagery Analyst Resume

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