How To Make Employee Recognition Exciting
An employee recognition program is no fun unless workers actually look forward to monthly, quarterly or annual awards. When the excitement level about a rewards program is kicked up a notch or three, the benefits that can go along with this type of program tend to amplify, too.
How can companies make certain their employee incentives actually motivate and excite? There are a number of things that can be done to make certain even the most modest employee program gets some attention. They include:
Making prizes fun, interesting and desirable – When a company relies on a rewards program facilitator for help on this front even low dollar cost prizes can deliver choice. Having a good mix of interesting, usable and even fun prizes (no matter their cost) can capture employee attention.
Get people involved in recognition – Many companies open up their rewards program so all employees can make nominations. This is an excellent way to get people involved in the process and kick up the excitement. Once nominees are made, they have a set committee that reviews and picks the final winner or winners.
Pay attention to build up – Communication is key in getting an employee recognition program to really excite. Make a big deal about the nominees and lead up to an announcement of the final winners. The greater the buzz the better in the days leading up to the announcement.
Make it fun – Even if prizes aren’t elaborate, kick up the fun level a notch and workers will take notice. Send out announcements, give out special parking places or even host a pot luck luncheon.
Employee recognition can motivate workers and make them feel more appreciated. Even the best program won’t deliver, however, if employees don’t get excited. A little public relations can go a long way on this front.
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