Workplace Recognition and Incentive Programs
What is a motivated person? How do we recognize them? How do we define motivation? These are questions our clients ask daily. How do you elicit performance improvement from your most important asset: your people? Academic and practical theories are abundant and may conflict, but in our experience the answer lies in the alignment of four things: > Communication - Are your mission and objectives clearly defined? Does the message generate excitement and sustain interest? >Training – Have you provided the necessary tools and education so that employees have the skills and competencies they need to succeed? Do they know what is expected of them? >Reward/Reinforcement - how will you recognize success? Are positive behavior changes being spotlighted? Are you recognizing only those things you want repeated? >Measurement –...
WHAT IS EMPLOYEE REWARD? A company’s success is in the hands of its people. When they’re motivated, it will make a difference to the business and the bottom line. Employee reward programs are among the top strategies to build a motivated workforce. Employee rewards increase focus, a key to reinforcing desired behaviors and developing new habits; in addition, rewards in the workplace build a connection between meeting personal and professional goals. WHY EMPLOYEE REWARDS? HOW DOES IT WORK? Businesses face a wealth of choices when designing an employee reward system. One of the most popular formats is a points-based accumulation program, because it enables participants to earn points and choose from a wide variety of trips, merchandise and services as their rewards. In addition to this flexibility for the participant, points-based accumulation plans...
