You’re stuck in traffic, your dog threw up just as you were leaving the house, and you haven’t had your morning java.  Yet, as you savor the exhaust on the expressway, you remember Allison, that certain employee who clearly needs some encouragement.  Allison’s been working long hours on some tough projects—and doing a great job!  You know timing is important.  If you don’t recognize Allison soon, she may just feel like she needs to move on.  But you don’t have time to draft a complex recognition plan—in fact, she needs to get some recognition today.  So, how can you deliver thoughtful, specific employee recognition when you’re short on time?  Read on for a few general techniques for quick employee recognition, inspired by Ken Lloyd’s 151 Quick Ways To Recognize and Reward Employees.

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