If someone were to ask you what your company invests in, what would that list entail? The latest technology? A state-of-the art facility? Nap pods and an out-of-this-world cafeteria? Unless your staff chooses to use 40 of their waking hours a week to serve your organization completely free of charge, then your list should include, "employee benefits."

Employee Appreciation Day (aka the best, most amazing, festive and exciting day of the year) is Friday, March 3rd! Even with this event only days away, you can still make it memorable for your entire team. Here are a few easy ways you can pump up the pep and celebrate the everyday heroes in your office this Friday!

Just like with many relationships in life, the first days and months are often accompanied by a state of euphoria. Exciting projects and thrilling learning opportunities keep new hires enthusiastic about their choice to join your team! Whether they left a narcissistic micro-manager, or a wonderful work environment behind at that their last place of employment, they're loving the new challenge and camaraderie that your organization provides. Then as time wears on, the glimmer and shine of their new job begins to fade. They're up to speed on their daily responsibilities and their onboarding journey has come to a close. So how do you keep the magic alive beyond their first several months on the job?

Ok, the secret's out. The number one challenge companies faced in 2016 was employee engagement.  In fact, a recent study shows that as much as 78% of today's business leaders rank employee engagement and retention as their top concerns.  If those challenges are numbers one and two on the list of headaches managers and HR professionals have, it shouldn't surprise you that recruitment, recognition, and morale follow close behind.  So how do you change the game in 2017?  Renew their passion for their position, and pump up the pep in their step with these tips!

Do your employees seem to have a case of the Mondays every day?