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How to Recognize & Reward Employees: 150 Ways to Inspire Peak Performance, Second Edition
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How to Recognize & Reward Employees: 150 Ways to Inspire Peak Performance, Second Edition

by Donna Deeprose
August 2006
Intermediate to advanced
131 pages
2h 30m
English
AMACOM
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Part Two. Ten Guidelines for Recognizing and Rewarding Employees

What gives a reward value in the eyes of employees? More than just its price tag. Some organizations get more mileage out of a handshake than others do with a big bonus. The difference is in how rewards are administered Your recognition and reward system will have more impact if you do the following:

  • Involve employees in designing the system.

  • Determine reward criteria that are both specific and inclusive of all employees.

  • Make sure your rewards are in sync with stated company values.

  • Recognize behaviors as well as outcomes.

  • Individualize rewards—give people what they want.

  • Say “thank you” a lot.

  • Make it your goal to boost workers’ self-esteem and their esteem in the eyes of others.

  • Develop ...

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