Award Excellence and Let Your Employees Feel the Love
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
There is no one, no matter how successful or advanced in his or her field, who doesn’t like to be commended for a job well done. Getting a pat on the back for going above and beyond won’t soon be forgotten. Recognizing “above-and-beyond” job performance and attitude, and showing your staff you appreciate their efforts with an employee award goes a long way toward building a passionate and loyal staff willing to go the distance to get the job done right. This positive atmosphere can help open lines of communication and strengthen the team overall. It’s amazing how communication improves when management is approachable and show gratitude for their staff.
Though it may seem like a small gesture, rewarding employees with a token of appreciation goes a long way to boost morale and increase loyalty to the company.
But what to get? Gift cards have no staying power—they’re gone once they’re spent. And who’s to say they’ll ever be used in the first place? Navigating allergies, diets and preferences is next to impossible with edible gifts, and flower arrangements are brown and wilted in a week or less. Transitory and forgettable, all of them. Not exactly the statement you want to make.
Whether it’s a bamboo plant for your office’s green thumb, or logo golf balls for the salesperson who closes deals on the golf course, useful, high-quality custom branded gifts are personal, meaningful and will continue to delight in the long-term. Not only will such thoughtful branded gifts create goodwill among the recipients, they’ll also serve as a reminder of the giver. Imagine putting the logo in the hands and in the eye of the people who work hardest for you—your associates. Every time they use their gift or glance at it in pride of place on their desk, they’ll be reminded that their management team notices their efforts, and put forth effort in return to choose a gift that truly suits their personality. Such positive feelings can’t be bought. They have to be created with the kind of upbeat work environment that such positive reinforcement fosters.
Show your associates how much you care, and give them a gift they’ll love. You’ll be rewarded in turn with loyal employees who truly love coming to work each day and putting forth their best effort. If they feel appreciated, they’ll want to return the favor by giving you the gift of 110 percent.
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