An employee recognition program has the ability to create a positive work environment and enhance overall performance and results. It is a tool that can motivate employees and also influence your organizational culture.
According to a Mercer study (2004), most organizations primarily use two criteria for their programs:
seniority
performance excellence
Programs tend to use ‘no cash’ incentives and can use books, gift cards, jewelry, trips, certificates and trophies, to recognize their employees.
A recent Léger & Léger survey conducted with Québec Public Servants demonstrated that millennials have precise expectations regarding top management. When asked to define ‘recognition’, they stated that having a manager who demonstrated authenticity, effective communication skills, empathy and integrity were key motivational factors for their workplace. (S. St-Onge, Mercer)
Below are a few questions that can help you choose the best recognition program for your company.
Does your program meet your employees needs?
How quickly are compensation packages managed?
Are the rewards congruent with the employee’s performance?
Does your program focus more on the individual, the team or the collective environment?
Freedom to work on strategy not micromanagement.
Kathleen Sears – Business Coach (CHRP)
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Kathleen coaches Executives and Managers on their leadership and communication ABILITIES, so that their teams become remarkably productive in providing high quality outcomes, so that the executives have the freedom to work on strategy and not micromanaging their teams.