Incentra Insights

What Is Generational Diversity?

Generational diversity means having a wide range of generations in the workforce at the same time. This is an essential concept in the workplace today as people are retiring later, and there can be five generations in the workforce: Generation Z (1997-2021), Millennials (1981-1986), Generation X (1965-1980), Boomers (1946-1964), and Traditionalists – also called the Silent Generation (1922-1945). (I personally know a few Traditionalists who really enjoy their part-time work and the extra cash it provides them.)

As a new year begins, we want to share our top 5 blog posts (by the number of page views) that were published in 2021. If you missed any of these posts, be sure to check them out here. They feature the latest topics in the industry as well as helpful information on employee recognition and channel incentives.

Healthcare organizations have faced numerous challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing shortages. A survey from Mental Health America showed that many healthcare workers are feeling stressed and overworked. 93% of healthcare workers surveyed said they were experiencing stress, 86% reported experiencing anxiety, 77% reported frustration, 76% reported exhaustion and burnout, and 75% said they were overwhelmed.

A global pandemic, a heated presidential election, and a social justice movement are just a few of the events that took place in 2020 and changed many things, including how we look at engaging employees.

As a new year begins, we want to share our top 5 blog posts (by number of page views) that were published in 2020. If you missed any of these posts, be sure to check them out. They include information on the latest news and trends in the industry as well as helpful information on employee recognition and channel incentives.

As businesses face unprecedented challenges in 2020, the importance of the employee experience, engagement and recognition has been brought to the forefront like never before. This blog post will highlight some of the key employee engagement and recognition trends that are making an impact in 2020, and likely in future years as well.

We Need a New Recognition Playbook

So here we are still in the midst of the pandemic and still trying to figure out how to recognize our employees in these new unchartered waters. Showing employees appreciation for their work seems harder during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19 Is Still with Us

Who could have predicted that we would be in the middle of summer and still in the grip of the Coronavirus? Some of us hoped that with the summer heat we might be out of the woods. But we all know that hasn’t happened. The toll on our employees and businesses is not easing, and our anxiety only grows as we fear an even greater resurgence in the fall. How will we be able to keep our employees and ourselves sound and healthy through this pandemic?

2020 has definitely been a year to remember so far. As we reach the halfway point through the year, we wanted to share our top blog posts (by number of page views) that were published in January through June.

We have all seen the extraordinary courage and dedication of our nation’s healthcare workers. They face extremely challenging conditions every day, and somehow keep on going despite overwhelming physical and emotional challenges. They are exhausted and under-resourced and putting their lives on the line as never before. In our May 13 blog post we discussed how company leaders can step up and provide healthcare workers the support they so desperately need.