Recognition Techniques
by Michaela Davila, Demand Media
A positive work atmosphere can have
quite an impact on productivity. When employees feel like the work they do is
valued and their role in the company is important, they will be more motivated
to work hard. While this information is useful in theory, you may be interested
in learning effective strategies for recognizing and showing appreciation to
your employees, co-workers or even volunteers for a job well done.
Write It Down
Giving someone a card is a great way to
express your sentiments and recognize her efforts. If an employee has made a
huge contribution to an event, communicate your appreciation with a thoughtful
card. Have other employees or people in charge write a special note in the card
as well. The valuable aspect of giving someone a card is that she is likely to
place it on her desk and reread it from time to time; therefore, the individual
will be affected by the sentiments in the card far beyond the day you give it
to her.
Public Praise
Recognizing an individual in front of
others can have quite an impact. Gather the members of your organization in the
morning or afternoon and specifically mention the person or people who have
done an excellent job on a particular project. This will not only give the
individuals you are recognizing a boost in their self-esteem, it is likely to
motivate other individuals in the organization who realize that the boss is
watching and their work is appreciated.
Tangible Recognition
Use a tangible item such as a plaque or
a trophy to recognize an employee's accomplishments. A useful way to do this
with a sales force is to have a trophy designed specifically for your sales
team. When the monthly sales numbers come in, announce the top seller and have
him place the trophy on his desk for the following month. You may want to have
the trophy inscribed with the names of the top performers from month to month.
You will likely be pleasantly surprised at how motivating a trophy can be for
employees to work hard.
Gift
A gift can be an effective way of
recognizing someone's efforts. Giving someone something simple like a restaurant
gift card or a bouquet of flowers can go a long way to show him that he is
appreciated and that his efforts and contributions have not gone unnoticed
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