The Invaluable Tweet

I consider myself a bit of a branding junkie. I am intrigued at the way that brands (big and small) choose to position and themselves and the impact those decisions have on consumer buy-in. In my former life I was in public relations and specifically worked with...

Ability, Motivation and Performance

“One of the most fundamental equations in all psychology is Ability x Motivation = Performance. -Stephen Kerr, “Ultimate Rewards: What Really Motivates People to Achieve.” What does this mean and how do we apply this in the workplace?  If you reach into your talent...

Employee Appreciation Day is Everyday

Today is Employee Appreciation Day and while we at All Star agree this is a worthy day to celebrate….the most important takeaway is that employee appreciation really should be an ongoing occurrence. The historical purpose of naming a specific day for employee...

Rewards and Recognition

With today being Employee Appreciation Day, it directly relates to a Rewards and Recognition Virtual Conference I recently attended. Appreciation of the employee was the focus, utilizing it as a way to fully engage an employee who will then execute strategy and...

Product of the Month – XBox One

Microsoft Xbox One Console, Controller Kit and Forza 5 Game Welcome to a new generation of games and entertainment. Where games push the boundaries of realism and television obeys your every command. Where listening to music while playing a game is a snap and you can...