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Box 1354 St. Louis, MO 63188 Voice: 314-771-0200 Fax: 314-771-0300 To submit news, contact: editor@slfp.com To advertise, contact: advertising@slfp.com Bosses Not 'On The Same Page' As Employees Regarding Recognition ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), January 29, 2006 - A recent national Maritz(R) Poll of 1,002 full-time employees compared companies' reward practices to employee preferences and found that managers have a lot to learn about employee recognition. The results show there is a significant gap between how employees are currently recognized in the workplace and how they actually want to be recognized: Only 27 percent who want to be recognized by non-monetary employee incentives, such as award merchandise, gift card or trips, are recognized that way. Only 27 percent who want to be recognized by a symbolic award (trophy/plaque) are recognized that way. Only 29 percent who want to be recognized by a cash bonus are recognized that way. Only 30 percent who want to be recognized by a recognition event are recognized that way. Only 40 percent who want to be recognized by written praise are recognized that way. In addition, even though 70 percent of employees receive verbal praise -- the most prevalent form of employee recognition -- only 49 percent of them want it; and 21 percent of those who actually want verbal praise still aren't getting it from their companies. "Managers know the power of positive reinforcement for a job well done, but this study shows employees are motivated in vastly different ways and companies still have a long way to go to ensure their employees feel valued," said Mark Peterman, vice president, client solutions at Maritz Incentives. "For example, consider public recognition. For some, being honored in front of one's peers is a great award. For others, the thought of being put on display in front of their peers embarrasses them. It depends on the culture and preferences of your particular employee-base." "Two of the most pressing concerns for companies today are reducing employee turnover and becoming an 'employer of choice' because they both impact the bottom line," said Peterman. "The cost of turnover may be as much as one and a half times an employee's first year salary. In addition, by becoming an employer of choice, a company attracts a more talented, productive pool of workers. This Maritz Poll reveals that employee recognition efforts greatly affect these issues." Touching Hearts Veterans Home Sponsoring Second Job Fair ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), January 22, 2006 - Touching Hearts Veterans Home is sponsoring it's second Job Fair for unemployed veterans in the Saint Louis Metro Area. The Job Fair will be Monday, February 13th and Tuesday, February 14th 2006 at Java's Joe's Coffee Shop located at 3301 Meramec Ave, Saint Louis MO 63118. The fair begins at 9 a.m. and continue until 1 p.m. This Job Fair is free to the public and will showcase job opportunities that aid unemployed veterans in gaining employment. Touching Hearts Veterans Home Founder/President Tonja Neal said, "Our first job fair gave some companies in the St. Louis area a chance to witness the diverse educational backgrounds, experience and leadership abilities of our veterans. We want to reach out to more companies and do more to prevent homelessness and having a job is definitely a step in the right direction!" Touching Hearts Veterans Home, is a nonprofit transitional housing program that is dedicated to assisting homeless veterans with shelter, leadership training, employment, self-sufficiency, budget planning, education and life style changes. The organization is raising funds to purchase its first facility to house 50 veterans as a start. THVH has goals of opening its doors by August 31, 2006. Proceeds from the sale of Job Fair tables will be used to help in this effort. The tables are priced at nominal $150 for small (3 left) and $250 (4 available) for large. Each company that participates on both days pay only half price for second day participation. For companies who would like to purchase a table and participate in helping us in our fight against homelessness among veterans and/or those interested in supporting our efforts, please contact the Founder/President, Tonja Neal at 314-920-2624. St. Louis Zoo to Hold Job Fairs for 2006 Season ST. LOUIS, (SLFP.com), January 15, 2006 - Experience a summer in the wild with a part-time job at the St. Louis Zoo. Those who are interested in seasonal spring and summer employment are encouraged to attend a job fair in The Living World on Wednesday, February 15. Energetic, responsible and service-oriented people are needed for seasonal positions including engineers and conductors for the Zooline Railroad, face painters, catering and food service personnel, groundskeepers, gardeners, gift shop attendants, parking lot attendants, and more. Applications and screening interviews will be available for students age 15 (with work permit) and over, teachers, retirees, moms, dads and anyone seeking spring and summer employment. For more information, call (314) 781-0900. 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