Employee recognition programs are fundamental to ensuring a happy work crew. From that very first achievement award with the stick-on golden star, we all covet recognition for our efforts. It’s a key factor not only in productive output, but also in ensuring on-the-job satisfaction. And even though it’s not a subject that comes up often in staff meetings, you can bet your bottom dollar your workers have a superb memory for who got what award and when they received it. Employee recognition is the axle grease that keeps the wheels of commerce turning.
So every manager should give some serious thought as to how to show appreciation to those hard-working staff members.
At the top of the gift possibilities are special mementos crafted from marble or silver. A manager should give some deliberation to how an award or memento is crafted, what form of engraving would prove most memorable, and how the memento will be presented to the stellar employee.
Americans tend to be casual and less formal when giving and receiving awards. Yet, there is something to be said for a formal awards ceremony. Setting the stage with white tablecloths, crystal vases or other embellishments add a note of formality that creates a stronger group memory.
Whether it’s a slap on the back or a significant career achievement, build in those moments of acknowledgement and watch your business grow.