When carried out in the right manner, Employee Rewards and Recognition programmes function as the best form of communication between the employer and the employees. It serves as an endorsement for the employees to think and act in a forward-looking manner for the benefit of the organization.
Human Capital interacted with Ty Brown, Managing Director,India and APAC, Vice President, International, O.C. Tanner, the leading global player in Employee Rewards and Recognition programmes who narrated the company's journey since its inception and the inroads that it has been able to achieve thus far.
HC: Can you provide us with a background of O.C. Tanner viz. Its formative years, areas of expertise, clientele and global presence? TB: O.C. Tanner is the global leader in employee recognition and works with thousands of top companies to create engaging cultures that help people accomplish and appreciate great work. Every bit of technology we develop, every award we design, everything we do helps people dream bigger and reach higher. Clients around the globe use our solutions to attract and retain talent, improve employee engagement, drive performance goals, increase wellbeing, and, create experiences that fuel the human spirit. It is our belief that before an organization can become a magnet for attracting and retaining great talent, they must first create a culture that people want to engage with. O.C. Tanner helps create and sustain cultures that make people excited to come to work each morning because they are cognizant to the fact that they will be provided with an opportunity to create something great.
Named for its founder, Obert C. Tanner, the company began when Mr. Tanner started selling class pins and rings to graduates from his mother's basement. Over the last 90 years, O.C. Tanner has led the way in teaching companies the value of recognizing and appreciating great work. O.C. Tanner continues to be a leader in the recognition industry, and, today, remains to be a privately held company. We are privileged to have Obert's daughter, Carolyn Tanner Irish, serving as our Chair of the Board.
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