When constructing the correct employee recognition program it is critical to strike a proper balance between the “what” and the “why.” Properly designed and executed, employee recognition should also address how employees are recognized and rewarded … and it is critical. Check out Derek Irvine’s post which discusses how important it is to embed corporate core values in a meaningful, not superficial way.
Communicate Changes to Incentive or Recognition Programs
Allow me to open this post with a disclaimer. I have been a loyal Delta Air Lines customer for many years and generally have a high regard for their service. With that in mind, please read on. As a loyal Delta customer, I am also an active member of their SkyMiles incentive program and am… Read more »
Getting to Know You … Employee Team Building
As a manager who moved locations often, I was always faced with the challenge of getting to know my new team over just a few short days. Learning about my team members always made the process of employee team building easier and more effective, and it also enriched employee recognition. One simple technique that I found… Read more »
Employee Recognition Programs Should Align with Company Culture
When developing employee recognition programs for your company it is important to take into consideration the day to day personality of your company and its employees. Below are some corporate characteristics and some suggestions on how to tailor your recognition program to fit these specific values. Social – Social offices are generally home to employees… Read more »
Safety Starts with Me … A Journey not a Destination.
This year the NSC (National Safety Council) celebrated 100 years of safety during June (National Safety Month). Way to go, NSC! The NSC chose “Safety Starts with Me” as the theme for this year. Wow, what an excellent theme! Safety is such an important part in every company. The NSC says it perfectly on their… Read more »
Lessons from the Street – Employee Recognition and Misguided Street Sweepers
I recently witnessed something in a large US city (that shall remain nameless) that reinforced some very important principles that are applicable to many aspects of our human experience – including incentive and employee recognition programs. Here’s what happened. I was standing on a busy street and heard the sound of an approaching truck – a… Read more »