151 Quick Ideas to Recognize and Reward Employees

44A Message From the President

If you have an employee or group whose performance, accomplishments, or growth have been off the chart, one outstanding way to recognize and reward this achievement is with a personal note from the company president. The note should offer personalized congratulations for a particular success, along with encouragement to keep up the good work.

This message can be sent by e-mail or as a traditional letter. While both approaches will be well received, a traditional letter includes company letterhead and logo plus an original signature from the president. The aesthetics of this approach far outweigh e-mail, and an employee is likely to hold onto a letter for a long time. A letter is more likely to be framed than the ...