3 Posts found for Source: Reward and Recognition Programs Increase Employee Motivation

One of the easiest and most effective programs to initiate is peer recognition. Peer recognition gives employees the power to reward each other for doing a good job. It works because employees themselves know who works hard and deserves recognition. After all, managers can’t be everywhere all the time, and employees are in the best position to catch people doing the right things.

For example, in … [ Read more ]

Author: Gregory P. Smith | Source: Reward and Recognition Programs Increase Employee Motivation | Subjects: Management, Organizational Behavior

To minimize the “we-they” syndrome, have employees rotate jobs for one hour each week. For example, the person in the Sales Department works on the front desk. Someone from Maintenance will work in the Customer Service etc. This builds a stronger team and improves communication within the company.

Author: Gregory P. Smith | Source: Reward and Recognition Programs Increase Employee Motivation | Subjects: Management, Organizational Behavior

The size of your organization and the age of your workforce dictates which type of rewards and recognition program works best. One organization improved motivation and almost eliminated turnover by creating a family environment including special incentives.

Every year employees celebrate their work anniversary with a cake and receive $100 for each year employed made out in a check.

Twice a year employees’ children receive a … [ Read more ]

Author: Gregory P. Smith | Source: Reward and Recognition Programs Increase Employee Motivation | Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior