According to a mid-2025 Gallup report, employee engagement is declining. With only 32% of employees saying they're actively engaged, there's a clear, critical need for better people and leadership ...

No matter what kind of company you run — whether it’s a small local business or a big corporate operation — one thing stays true: people want to feel appreciated. It doesn’t matter if they’re ...

Dear Abby: Our neighbors, “Wanda” and “Bob,” have agreed to care for our house and cat when we vacation. We told them we’d like to pay them for their troubles, but Wanda says they want to do it for ...

Sometimes, the most powerful way to show appreciation is by offering tangible support. Managers often juggle competing priorities that aren't always visible to their team. Offering to take on a task, ...