Globoforce achieves stellar performance through its stars: Recognition program has meaning for every employee, every day

Abstract

Purpose

This paper describes the policies that have helped human resource (HR) consultant Globoforce to feature prominently in several Great Place to Work awards.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper details the company’s policies in the areas of recruitment, induction, training, leadership, teamwork, recognition, communication, empowerment and community involvement.

Findings

It is explained how employees’ outstanding achievements reinforce the company’s values of imagination, determination, innovation and respect for people.

Practical implications

It is demonstrates that this strategic approach to recognition provides more engaged, more productive employees who drive the company’s performance.

Social implications

This paper reveals that philanthropy is encouraged in the organization and that it has recently developed a corporate responsibility and volunteer policy that enables employees to apply for paid time-off to volunteer to work for a charity or to care for someone.

Originality/value

It is revealed how an HR consultant benefits from putting into practice some of the policies it suggests to its clients.

Citation

(2014), "Globoforce achieves stellar performance through its stars: Recognition program has meaning for every employee, every day", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 22 No. 6, pp. 30-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-08-2014-0120