New at McKinsey blog: 2020 year in review
McKinsey
DECEMBER 11, 2020
As 2020 comes to a close, New at McKinsey blog editors share a look at some of the milestones that defined the year—and what inspires them for the future ahead.
Marking The Moment: 9 Special Ways To Celebrate Employee Milestones
Vantage Circle
APRIL 25, 2023
An employee milestone is any professional achievement or a point of progress in an individual's career. There are numerous milestones to celebrate at work, from small victories like finishing a challenging job to bigger ones like getting a promotion or getting a new client! Celebrating Professional Employee Milestones at Work 1.
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OCTOBER 1, 2024
In this blog, we'll take a deep dive into the world of employee engagement types. Recognize Employee Milestones Consistent and meaningful recognition of employees' contributions is essential. Simple gestures like celebrating milestones can reinforce an employee’s emotional connection to the company and its mission.
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Six Smart Strategies for Communicating with High-Level Executives
Career Advancement
OCTOBER 9, 2017
Set a follow-up meeting a month out, or say that you’ll email him once you reach a particular milestone to talk about the next steps. The post Six Smart Strategies for Communicating with High-Level Executives appeared first on Career Advancement Blog. Did you use any of these strategies? Share your experiences here.
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How to Recognize Employees with Microsoft Teams?
Vantage Circle
JANUARY 21, 2025
In this blog, I’ll guide you on how to effectively recognize employees using Microsoft Teams, sharing tips and showcasing powerful features that have worked wonders for our teams. Whether it’s for achieving significant milestones, or going above and beyond in their role, employees can be nominated seamlessly.
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Professional Development Goals for Work
Career Advancement
MARCH 5, 2018
Gianna had achieved some big milestones over the past year. The post Professional Development Goals for Work appeared first on Career Advancement Blog. Bo Bennett~. Instead of coasting on these successes, she wanted to make a plan for building upon them. Many of her friends would make New Year’s resolutions.
Ways to craft the perfect milestone chart
MindManager
AUGUST 3, 2022
That planning includes setting key goals and milestones that your organization must hit along the way. Whether they are part of specific projects or meant to track the organization’s growth as a whole, milestones are landmarks or waypoints for measuring performance and […].
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How to Celebrate Small Wins at Work: Simple Strategies for Big Impact
Vantage Circle
MARCH 24, 2025
In this blog, we’ll explore practical ways to celebrate small wins at work that drive sustained success and create an environment where recognizing progress becomes second nature. Over time, these photos become a fun way to track the team's journey and celebrate collective milestones. Now, imagine reaching the first ridge.
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The 14 Best Blogs for Small Business Owners
CMOE
JUNE 12, 2023
There is no shortage of small business blogs out there. The CMOE team is attempting to make the process easier by highlighting the 14 best blogs for small business owners. We encourage you to carve out time to gain valuable insights from these blogs: 1. The blog offers numerous articles on each of those topics.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Reward Systems for Employees: Types, Benefits, and Challenges
Vantage Circle
MARCH 30, 2025
In this blog, we'll break down the advantages and disadvantages of reward systems for employees, explore the different types, and share tips on building a system that truly works for your team. But here's something that no one tells - Not all reward systems work the same for every business. So, how do you get it right?
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Visual project management: A guide to more successful projects
MindManager
JUNE 11, 2024
What if, instead of juggling a long list of tasks and dozens of messages, your project was displayed in a colorful, interactive road map with tasks, milestones, and […] The post Visual project management: A guide to more successful projects appeared first on MindManager Blog.
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Yuichi watanable launches the alpha group’s first board in Japan
The Coaching Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
WHAT’S NEW We are thrilled to announce an exciting milestone for The Alpha Group as our new Regional Director, Yuichi, officially launches his first Alpha Group Board in Japan! The post Yuichi watanable launches the alpha group’s first board in Japan appeared first on Coaching Blog.
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Gamification in Employee Recognition: How it helps?
Vantage Circle
JUNE 8, 2024
In this blog we will explore the concept of gamification in employee recognition and look at its benefits for both employees and employers. Additionally, you can consider implementing a visual tracker that allows employees to see their achievements and celebrate their milestones. Examples of Gamified Recognition Programs 1.
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Mentorship vs. Coaching: Which One Drives Better Results?
Crestcom
DECEMBER 23, 2024
This blog will break down the difference between mentorship and coaching so you can choose the best approach to support your teams growth and engagement. In these cases, a coach can guide the employee through practical steps and milestones to reach that goal. Whats the Difference Between Mentorship and Coaching?
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13 Corporate Reward Programs with Essentials, Benefits, Ideas, and Steps
Vantage Circle
JANUARY 8, 2024
This blog serves as a guide, providing essential information on reward programs to help you create your own. gift cards, merchandise, experiences, donations) Custom recognition for supporting peer-nominated awards and automated milestone celebrations (i.e., Incentive programs that help in appreciating for reaching a milestone.
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Employee Recognition Letter with 5 sample letters
Vantage Circle
AUGUST 20, 2024
In this blog, explore five heartfelt letters that capture the essence of recognition and its power to foster belonging and appreciation. Yet, a simple act of appreciation can brighten even the busiest day. Join us as we honor the individuals whose contributions make our workplace feel like home.
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The Role Of Leadership In Shaping A Recognition-rich Culture
Vantage Circle
MARCH 21, 2025
Let’s try to figure that out in this blog. Only Celebrating the Big Wins It’s easy to recognize major achievements like landing a big client, finishing a big project, or hitting an important milestone. The way our leaders communicate, acknowledge efforts, and model behaviors directly impacts us.
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Employee Recognition Badges for Digital Recognition: Ideas & Examples
Vantage Circle
JANUARY 31, 2024
Employee Recognition Badges for Digital Recognition provide a visible, shareable way to acknowledge contributions, milestones, wins, values, and more. In this blog post, we’ll explore ideas and examples of using digital badges for employee recognition programs. What are employee recognition badges?
Employee Engagement Theory: Core Concepts, Models and Insights
Vantage Circle
MARCH 20, 2025
Incremental milestones or sub-goals can help manage complexity, particularly for employees with diverse learning styles or disabilities. To learn more about specific models that can elevate your engagement strategies, explore our blog on Employee Engagement Models.
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Visual project management: A guide to more successful projects
MindManager
JUNE 11, 2024
What if, instead of juggling a long list of tasks and dozens of messages, your project was displayed in a colorful, interactive road map with tasks, milestones, and […] The post Visual project management: A guide to more successful projects appeared first on MindManager Blog.
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Employee Recognition Event: Tips and Recognition Calendar
Vantage Circle
APRIL 23, 2024
To assist you in your endeavor, this blog will cover the necessary tips for planning and introduce you to a recognition calendar to carve a roadmap for year-round appreciation initiatives. Formal events follow a structure and are planned accordingly to celebrate employee achievements and milestones.
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February Employee Engagement Ideas 2025
Vantage Circle
JANUARY 22, 2025
You can include categories such as record-breaking moments, legendary athletes, and historical milestones. As she draws from her years of experience in employee recognition and rewards, she continues weaving narratives through her thought-provoking blog posts. For any related queries, contact editor@vantagecircle.com
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7 Great Ideas To Celebrate Your Business Anniversary
Vantage Circle
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Anniversaries like the 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, or so forth are usually celebrated with great pomp and ceremony as these are important milestones for any organization. Launching special products or services can make this company's milestones extra special. The Execution. This is also a good way to attract new clients.
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Are you using MindManager for project management charts?
MindManager
OCTOBER 12, 2022
These charts contain a wide variety of project information including tasks, task dependencies, milestones, deadlines, and available resources. appeared first on MindManager Blog. Project management charts are graphical representations of project-related data. The post Are you using MindManager for project management charts?
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Transforming ESG in Workplaces: The Power of Recognition-Driven Employee Engagement
Vantage Circle
MARCH 30, 2025
Like everyone else, recognition was mainly about celebrating milestones or rewarding employees. In this blog, I will discuss how employee recognition can contribute to ESG efforts. Companies often overlook how recognition can drive meaningful change in sustainability, social responsibility, and good governance.
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What is a project management plan and what are the 5 steps to building one?
MindManager
MARCH 8, 2023
A project management plan outlines the processes, procedures, and milestones involved in a project. appeared first on MindManager Blog. It serves as a guide for both short-term tasks and long-term goals.
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Employee Engagement Activities for Sales Team: How to Peak their Performance
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 8, 2024
In this blog, we’ll dive deep into creative and impactful employee engagement activities for sales teams, helping them stay motivated and deliver their best. Celebrating Milestones Due to people getting caught up with their daily targets, celebrating small or big wins frequently gets neglected in sales.
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Celebrating 130,000 Lives Changed With UCT
GetSmarter
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Today, the portfolio has reached an incredible milestone of 130,000 online students. The post Celebrating 130,000 Lives Changed With UCT appeared first on GetSmarter Blog. Top Universities in Africa. Retrieved from QS Top Universities.
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What is an Employee Recognition Board and How to Create One? + Ideas
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
This blog dives deep into the concept of an Employee Recognition Board. Read our blog on: 120+ Great Work Anniversary Wishes and Quotes for Employees, Peers and Leaders. Read our blog on: Empower the Workforce With A Culture of Peer-to-Peer Recognition. What Is An Employee Recognition Board?
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All You Need To Know About Sales Incentive Programs In 2023
Vantage Circle
JANUARY 19, 2023
Develop a timeline and milestones : Create a timeline for implementing the incentive plan, including key milestones and deadlines. Only the top 5 have been mentioned in this blog. To find out about more incentive ideas Check out our blog, 20 Incredible Sales Incentives That Aren't Cash. What is an incentive program?
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OKRs for Employee Engagement: A Powerful Tool (With Examples)
Vantage Circle
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
In this blog we’ll explore how this goal-setting framework can be leveraged to create a more connected, motivated, and high-performing workforce. Also, don't forget to celebrate your employees when they hit milestones or achieve their key results. However, don’t limit celebrations to just the big milestones.
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Why Does Social Recognition Matter And How To Practice It?
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 17, 2022
In this blog, we go over the fundamentals of social recognition in just about five minutes. It can also celebrate employees' personal milestones and life events. Read our blog on: Points Based Rewards System: A Complete Guide For HRs. Since the beginning of this blog, we have been saying appreciation makes employees happy.
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What Is Informal Employee Recognition: Importance And Ideas
Vantage Circle
JUNE 23, 2024
The intention of this blog is to shed light on the importance of informal employee recognition. The reasons to give shout-outs can be countless, whether it's celebrating a milestone, appreciating steady progress, or simply acknowledging a job well done. Incorporate personalized touches into your milestone celebrations.
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SMART Goals For HR professionals- A Quick Review With Examples
Vantage Circle
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
It is important to set SMART HR professional development goals because it gives you a framework of action plans for achieving milestones in the work you do. Read our blog on: 10 Best Virtual Team Building Activities for Remote Employees. For HR practitioners, this is the core of all Smart Goals.
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Top 10 Employee Recognition Ideas For Small Businesses
Vantage Circle
JUNE 20, 2024
Celebrate Milestones and Achievements Small victories are still victories worth celebrating. Read our blog on: Employee Shout Outs- Examples and 20 Ways To Display Them Homemade Treats Exchange Food has a magical way of bringing people together. Read our blog on: Employee Spotlights 7.
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7 product roadmap templates to target different stakeholders
MindManager
APRIL 13, 2022
For example, team members tasked with executing various elements might need more detailed timeframes and dates, while other stakeholders might only want to view key milestones. These provide timeframes for key milestones and deliverables and enable the product team to visualize how and when the work will be performed.
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11 Tips On How To Run A Global Team Engagement Program
Vantage Circle
JUNE 11, 2023
In this blog, we explore effective strategies for managing a global team engagement program, providing valuable insights to enhance collaboration and motivation among dispersed teams across different locations and time zones. The social feed encourages transparency and raises morale with real-time updates on achievements and milestones.
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Celebrating 130,000 Lives Changed With UCT
GetSmarter
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Today, the portfolio has reached an incredible milestone of 130,000 online students. The post Celebrating 130,000 Lives Changed With UCT appeared first on GetSmarter Blog. Click here to view sources 1 (Aug, 2023). Top Universities in Africa’. Retrieved from QS Top Universities.
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Incentive Theory: Meaning, Psychology, Types & Implementation
Vantage Circle
MARCH 3, 2025
For example, the incentives rewarded for quarterly achievements can be balanced with those that reward long-term projects or career development milestones. As she draws from her years of experience in employee recognition and rewards, she continues weaving narratives through her thought-provoking blog posts.
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Impact of Hybrid Working on Employee Engagement
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
In this blog, we’ll uncover the real impact of hybrid working on employee engagement , its challenges, and the strategies leaders can use to keep their teams motivated and connected. But here’s the catch—keeping employees engaged in a hybrid model isn’t as simple as it seems.
Forget the Career Ladder: Start Creating Assets
Lateral Action
DECEMBER 1, 2016
When you follow a creative path, you won’t find any of the usual milestones of success. So […].
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Three Kinds Of Frameworks You Can Use To Communicate More Clearly
StrategyU
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
” One of my first freelance gigs was doing a broad scan of competitor blogs for a learning platform. As a freelancer, in every project update, I always show a timeline of the current project, the milestones we have completed, and what steps still remain in the project. These are often called “Executive Summaries.”
The Power of Follow-Up: A Blueprint for Successful B2B Product Development
Big Rocks Engineering
DECEMBER 21, 2023
At the heart of this process lies the criticality of follow-up and the strategic breakdown of tasks into short milestones. The Power of Follow-Up: A Blueprint for Successful B2B Product Development In the ever-evolving landscape of B2B manufacturing, the art of bringing new products to life is both an exhilarating and challenging journey.
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Effective Ways to Reward Employees for Good Performance
Vantage Circle
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Gift Cards and Vouchers How it helps: Gift cards and vouchers are flexible rewards that can easily be customized and distributed, making them perfect for immediate recognition of small wins or milestones. For any related queries, contact editor@vantagecircle.com
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