Ronnalee McMahon

The Hidden Cost of Recognition: How Rewarding Individual Performance Can Undermine Your Workplace Culture

In today’s workplaces, rewards and recognition programs are often seen as essential tools for boosting performance and engagement, however when recognition is overly focused on individual achievements such as naming “top performers” or celebrating the “most outstanding” employee, it can have unintended consequences. Rather than encouraging healthy ambition, these approaches can breed unhealthy competition that

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Why Micro volunteering Works for Today’s Volunteers

What Is Micro-Volunteering and Why It Matters Micro-volunteering offers flexible, low-commitment ways for individuals to contribute in short, meaningful bursts. Think of it like a buffet,  a dynamic, ever changing menu of bite sized opportunities that volunteers can choose from based on their time, interests, and skills. This buffet style approach better supports today’s volunteers

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