Even if your team is entirely remote at the moment, just because your staff is hidden from view does not mean their efforts may be ignored. According to recent research, "lack of recognition" is the third most common cause for workers to leave or consider leaving their professions. About 82% of employees wish they received more credit for their efforts. Consider the following few types of employee recognition to boost your workforce’s morale.
1. Private Recognition
Indeed, for relatively minor daily accomplishments, private recognition is a convenient and quick way to recognize your employees. Here are three methods for expressing personal gratitude.
● Bonuses
Apart from the traditional annual or quarterly bonus system, awarding little on-the-spot bonuses is a practical approach to recognize private employees. When an employee makes a substantial contribution, you (or a team lead/manager) can provide a bonus. Employee appreciation delivered at the optimal time has the most significant impact, as the action is most appreciated while it is fresh in mind.
● Written Praise
Never underestimate the impact of a thoughtful and well-written "thank you" or "well done" note, whether handwritten or digital. Without a doubt, it can brighten your employee's day and strengthen their bond with your organization. As a result, it immediately informs them that their efforts are not unnoticed.
● Verbal Praise
Verbal praise is the simplest and arguably the oldest kind of employee recognition that you can (and should) provide daily to your workers. Verbal praise is efficient and meaningful due to its casual and unplanned character. Additionally, you can offer verbal recognition during a formal employee feedback session or performance talk.
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2. Public Appreciation
When recognition is conveyed publicly (through email or the company-wide Slack channel), it increases the incentive for everyone. As a result, other employees will exhibit similar good behavior in the future.
Here are some suggestions for publicly praising team members that go above and above to finish a critical and challenging assignment.
● Company Newsletter
If your organization has a newsletter, you can emphasize employee success stories – what they did well and how highly beneficial it is to a project. As a result, their peers can replicate their success in future ventures.
● Surprise Parties
A good ol' surprise party is another excellent technique to show your appreciation to the public. This can take the form of a surprise congratulatory announcement applauding the employee's accomplishments. Following that, an in-office celebration featuring their favorite snacks or a team lunch at a favorite restaurant will be held.
● A Wall of Fame
This strategy may seem a little old-fashioned, but who says you can't include a digital wall of fame into your existing project management software? Complement compliments from peers and clients with star ratings for your month's top performers. A wall of fame instills a sense of gamification and friendly competitiveness, as coworkers vie for the top spot on the scoreboard.
● Gift of Recognition
Many employees prefer to be honored for their achievements with personalized gift cards rather than simple cash, as this demonstrates an employer's personal touch. Thus, offering employees a gift card to their favorite local store or restaurant in a public setting (in-person or via company-wide email) in conjunction with a thoughtful message is another excellent strategy to encourage employee giving.
Credit Where Credit's Due
Employee recognition is not a one-time event; it must be ingrained in your corporate culture. Your employees are, without a doubt, your business's most precious asset, and it's in everyone's best interest for them to feel valued like this.
With BRAVO, managers can adopt different types of employee recognition to increase employee productivity, morale and retention. Head to our website to learn more about our employee rewards programs.
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