PREFACE

The ideas in this book represent 15+ years of creating better work environments. Our vision at Globoforce is to help build the best, most admired workplaces around the world, starting with our own.

There are many strategies and books on how to accomplish this—and many of them have a lot of merit and value to today’s business and HR leaders. Our approach is a bit different, as we believe that the foundation of a great workplace starts with the power of thanks and recognition. When employees feel appreciated, they not only work harder, they trust each other and their leaders more. It creates lasting bonds between employees that infuse this trust into all areas of the business. After all, people are people. Many become friends with their ...

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