Across the HR landscape, onboarding is one of those often-talked-about topics. But even though it’s talked about, it’s not always a success. HR departments still face onboarding challenges. Why?

Fact: employee happiness drives performance. How your team members feel comes through in their interactions, behaviors, and work. If they feel great about their company, they’re going to deliver on that greatness in everything they do.

Keep the flame of love (team love, that is) burning bright long after their first days on the job! Show your hardworking people how much you care about them with tastefully heartfelt sentiment and totes appropes gifts! Our Baudville "Recognistas" have identified 6 great ways to make your team-love known. Adopt a few or be an over-achiever and incorporate all 6 into your recognition program!

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!