E. A. Dion Blog

Designing a recognition program tells a story about your company and the people who give their time to it. Every organization has a unique culture, a specific set of values, and a history that deserves to be celebrated. Giving an employee who has dedicated ten years of their life a standard plaque might elicit a smile, yet they might also feel a longing for a more pers...

A service anniversary program is often built around dates. One year, five years, ten years, fifteen years, twenty years, and thirty years are common milestones. The dates matter because they give a company natural moments to pause and recognize loyalty. The stronge...

Employee retention is often discussed in terms of numbers. A company may look at turnover rates, hiring costs, engagement scores, exit interviews, promotion paths, and compensation studies. ...

Team awards can be tricky. A company may want to honor a group because the work truly belonged to the group. A product launch, a safety record, a sales goal, a service improvement, a major client win, or a hard operational turnaround may have taken many people, each doing their part well, over a long stretch of time. Recognizing only one person would feel incomplete, e...

The start of a new year is the ideal time to reflect on the milestones that define an organization’s success. Among the most meaningful of these are employee service anniversaries, moments that embody dedication, loyalty, an...