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Employee Recognition & Engagement Resources

Employee recognition, service anniversary awards, safety incentives and more.

Boost workplace safety engagement with behavior-based recognition programs. Learn why safety raffles backfire and what actually motivates employees to participate in safety.
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2026 runs September 13-19. Here's how to plan a recognition program your drivers will actually remember, and how C.A. Short makes it easy.
Safety

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2026: What Real Recognition Actually Looks Like

Every September, logistics companies' dust off the same playbook. A thank-you email. A social post. Maybe a pizza party at the terminal, scheduled...
Learn how to administer and interpret the Gallup Q12 survey questions to improve employee engagement, retention, and productivity.
Culture of Engagement

Gallup Q12 Survey Questions: How to Administer and Interpret Results

The Gallup Q12 questionnaire can provide you with valuable insights into your employees' overall satisfaction, which plays a key role in...
Healthcare turnover is costly and recognition is one of the most effective tools to address it. Learn what the data says and how organizations are building cultures where great caregivers stay.
Employee Recognition

Employee Recognition in Healthcare: What the Data Says and What to Do About It

Every day, patients and families leave hospitals wanting to do more than say goodbye. They want to make sure the nurse who stayed late, the aide who...
Thoughtful messages to show your gratitude for healthcare employees, whether you're a patient or a loved one.
Healthcare

Thoughtful Messages for Healthcare Employees

Healthcare employees play a crucial role in our society. They take time away from their families to help our families get better. A simple "thank...
C.A. Short: Your People-First Partner in Making Employee Engagement Easy.
Employee Recognition

C.A. Short: Your People-First Partner in Making Employee Engagement Easy

Recognition used to mean something. Over time it became a line item, a platform license, a box HR checks before moving on to the next priority....
What a Recognition Platform Can Do for Employee Birthdays.
Employee Recognition

What a Recognition Platform Can Do for Employee Birthdays

Most organizations know they should recognize employee birthdays. The intent is there. What's missing is the follow-through, because without a system...
Employee Recognition

2026 Appreciation Days for School Staff & Education Workers

Throughout the year, there are key days, weeks, and months dedicated to generating awareness and recognizing school staff and education workers...
2026 Utilities National Awareness Days & Recognition Dates
Employee Recognition

2026 Utility Worker Awareness Days & Recognition Dates

Utility workers are the backbone of our everyday lives, keeping essential services like electricity, water, gas, and telecommunications running...