Stand-out employees are not a dime a dozen, and woe to the employer who forgets this. When you’ve hired people who work smart, aren’t shy about stepping up with new ideas, are team players and regularly do their best to make your business a winner, never forget to give them some sunshine.
Simply put, your business culture should be one that rewards people who excel.
A recent Gallup survey revealed nearly 75 percent of the workforce is not engaged in their jobs. You can avoid that common problem by recognizing your top players.
Create rewards that don’t come from a cookie cutter
Meaningful rewards don’t come from a single mold. They should be custom-fit for each employee’s individual style and interests. If you knew your boss took personal time to create a reward that fit your personality, unique skills and initiative, wouldn’t you be motivated to push even harder?
Some common rewards are financial bonuses, recognition at staff meetings, a day or two off for a long weekend. But get creative with your “thank you,” and you not only contribute to an environment where people enjoy coming to work, you’ll quicken the pace of your business exponentially.
Think about water-cooler chats. Inevitably, people who work together talk about their personal interests and activities. Pick up on that information to tailor your rewards – game tickets for the in-house Red Sox fan, Rachael Ray’s latest book for the cooking enthusiast, a certified Gettysburg battlefield artifact.
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