In this episode of the BetterCulture Podcast, Brett Hoogeveen and Dr. Kim Hogeveen dive into the challenge of keeping long-term employees energized and engaged. They discuss the critical role these employees play in organizational stability, why engagement can fade over time, and share practical, actionable strategies for leaders to ensure team members remain valued and motivated. You'll gain valuable insights into:

• The “honeymoon dip”: Why employee engagement often drops after the initial months or years, and what organizations can do to intentionally address this decline.
• Innovative recognition: Ways to personalize appreciation, including creative real-life examples, and why regular, varied recognition is essential for long-term contributors.
• Career ladders and involvement: How programs like internal career advancement, mentoring, and involving employees (and their families) in company events can boost satisfaction, commitment, and organizational pride.

Whether you’re an executive, manager, or just want to make your workplace better, this episode is packed with practical tips—and plenty of good-humored insights—for investing in the people who make your organization great.