Recognize,

Reward and

Motivate

Why Recognize & Reward?

Increase performance

Establishes desired climate

Encourage leadership qualities in others

Recognition Concepts

Formal / Informal

Match the reward to the person

Match the reward to the achievement

Be timely and specific.

“Encouraging the Heart”

1. Set clear standards

2. Expect the best

3. Pay attention

4. Personalize recognition

5. Tell the story

6. Celebrate together

7. Set the example

ASAP Cubed

As Soon

As Sincere

As Specific

As Personal

As Positive

As Practical

…as Possible!

“I can live for two weeks

on a good compliment.”

--Mark Twain

Take the

Encouragement Index!

186 – 210

You’re doing great!

126 – 185

There’s room for improvement.

66 – 125

Wake up to the people around you

21 – 65

Be less harsh on yourself, and find new

ways to learn recognition strategies

Making Time for

Recognition

Number 1 stated barrier for

recognition giving is “time”

Recognize it takes seconds to very

few minutes

Prioritize relationships, then tasks

Regular and spontaneous walks

Plan into meetings

Build into every interaction

Newsletter & Other

Public Recognitions

Where? In-house / team

Organization – wide

Community – wide

Beyond the community

What? Newsletter

Annual reports

Advertisements

Voice mail

email

“Programs”

Focused on a certain aspect of employment (or not)

Retention; service & longevity

Time and attendance• Wellness

• Safety

Innovations

Quality, customer satisfaction

Connected to the work done

Low Cost Recognition

Saying “thank you”

Face-to-face and written

Scheduling flexibility

“surprise hour off” – you take over

Dollar Store “Re-fabs” Activity

Principles Revisited

Employee recognition and reward

increases performance

Seven elements will encourage the

heart

Know YOUR Employee

Conclusion

Help Your Employees to Help Your Business