When should you recognize employees? Well, in an ideal world you would reward them every time they did something right. Even if that “reward” was just a pat on the back paired with honest praise, your employee would understand that you liked what they did. This “carrot” approach to motivation signals to the brain that a certain behavior should be repeated. Consistent employee recognition has been shown to increase retention, engagement, and motivation. However, you can’t very well hover over every single employee, rewarding them for every properly done task. Managers and owners must instead prioritize the most important occasions for recognition. The following tips will help you understand when to recognize employees. (more…)
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When to Recognize your Employees
Monday, September 21st, 2009Three Ways to Mix Up Your Employee Recognition Routine
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
It is no secret that people love recognition and praise. The right kind of recognition can help to make a boring day an exceptional one. It can also be a tool for improving employee engagement. Recognition programs are standard in organizations throughout the world. Unfortunately, many recognition programs are predictable and stagnant from the employee’s point of view. Once a program is set up, it is too easy to let momentum and habit fuel recognition efforts. Don’t let your organization get into a rut; consider the following tips to keep your recognition fresh and meaningful. Do so, and you’ll enjoy more engaged employees who are eager to present their very best work.
3 Ways to Foster Friendly Competition among Employees
Friday, March 27th, 2009
Competition drives business. Your employees are already competing for bids and projects with other companies. But what about competition within the company? A little interoffice rivalry is a great way to improve customer service, which often leads to a higher profit margin. Remember those gold stars the teacher would award in elementary school? Remember how many students worked harder simply because those shiny stickers were tracking their progress? Now imagine transferring that sense of consistent improvement and achievement to your workforce– what might your employees accomplish as they reach for those gold stars? Acknowledging excellence among your employees also communicates that engaged employees are critical in creating great customer experiences.