Most managers understand the importance of giving their employees
recognition and rewards, but when it comes to actually doing so, they
often come up empty or use outdated, ineffective strategies. 151 Quick
Ideas to Recognize and Reward Employees will help managers stock
up.Recognition and rewards are consistently found to be among the most
powerful of all motivators for employees at any job level. In fact, when
employees are asked to describe their most satisfying experiences at
work, they frequently mention situations in which they received
recognition and rewards for their performance. And, importantly, when
managers are skilled in providing this type of feedback, their employees
typically reward them with increased productivity, commitment, and
overall performance. However, just like customers who always order the
same old entree at a restaurant, managers tend to choose the same old
kinds of recognition and rewards. Some traditional rewards still work
well, of course, but there is always room for new ideas.
151 Quick Ideas to Recognize and Reward Employees offers you the full
menu of recognition and reward strategies. It comes with detailed
descriptions of the most popular ideas in business, plus others that are
destined to become classics. Ideas such as: -- Enriching jobs by giving
employees more autonomy and decision-making responsibilities.--
Purchasing personally signed books suited to the potential you see in
eachemployee.-- Awarding special coupons for free gasoline or
transportation.-- Hiring a masseuse to rub out stiff necks and backs.--
Making your employees more invested by offering profit-sharing.-- Plus
many free or low-cost rewards. Included with each of the 151 strategies
is an assignment that you can use as a roadmap to bring the idea to
life.
