Set up an activity that illustrates the importance of working together. Build a tower out of supplies, such as paper cups, plastic utensils, etc. Have teams recreate the tower. Provide supplies, but make it so that no team can complete the task without exchanging some supplies with other teams. When the towers are complete, hand […]
Each year, healthcare facilities throughout the United States take the opportunity provided by National Healthcare Food Service Week and honor their food service employees. The week started in Illinois in 1985 and became an official national celebration when declared by Congress in 1989. Celebrations such as National Healthcare Food Service Week foster teamwork, lead to […]
If you want to keep benefiting from positive outcomes your team members create for your business, you need to provide employee recognition. Employee recognition isn’t just a nice thing to do; it is the right thing to do for your employees who help make your organization a success. Many surveys have been done asking employees […]
One reward given in most companies is time off. Whether it’s an hour, an afternoon, a three-day weekend or a week vacation, this form of recognition is valued by many employees. Today’s employees don’t want to sacrifice their life for their job. Research shows 83 percent of employees say they would like to spend more […]
Big or small, it is important to any organization to have motivated, hard-working employees. When employees lose their motivation their work tends to suffer; they become less productive, less creative, and less valuable to the company. At the end of the day it is the business that will suffer the most from unmotivated employees. Here […]
Written praise is considered by employees to be one of the most valued types of praise. It only takes a few minutes to jot down a personal note to an employee who made a difference that day and is an effective recognition strategy. Here are some tips on how you can make written praise part […]
Recognizing Short Term Goals: Set short term goals for your employees and keep them updated on their progress, and celebrate their success when they have reached their goals. Short term goals should be measured every month or quarter. Keep employees updated on the progress of their goals by sending regular emails or giving update […]
Employees won’t wait until their annual performance review to be recognized and rewarded for doing good work or exhibiting key behaviors and neither should you. In our uncertain economic times, one of the greatest challenges leaders face is maintaining a workplace culture where employees are motivated, engaged and perform to their fullest potential. On-the-spot recognition should […]
Your customer service associates are a key factor in your group’s success. You can help these valuable team members keep a smile in their voice by giving them the appreciation and recognition they deserve. Here are some budget friendly ideas to appreciate your hardworking staff! Personalize Recognition – A memorable customer service appreciation is […]
An effective employee recognition system is simple, immediate, and reinforcing. Employees will feel appreciated and people who feel recognized and valued will produce better work. Here are some quick tips to kick employee recognition up a notch: Write it Out: Write a letter to your employee explaining what they did, why it was important and […]
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