Reward Employees to Be Successful

A paycheck and a quarterly bonus only motivates employees so much. Anybody will clock in and clock out if you pay them regularly, but getting your employees to buy into your company vision and be above average performers takes continual and creative rewards.

No matter who your employees are and what rewards you have at your disposal, showing your appreciation to your employees is essential to your company’s success. And with only 16 percent of U.S. employees “fully engaged” in their jobs in 2014, according to Modern Survey, it’s imperative that employers change they way they look at rewards and recognition.

By making a concerted and consistent effort to give credit where credit is due, you help increase the productivity of every department touched by human hands.

Gifts With Purpose

Give your employees the gift of cutting-edge technology. Faster tech increases the efficiency of your workforce and their morale. If you have to invest in a computer or cellphone for employees, make sure it’s the latest and greatest. It may cost a little more now, but, in the long run, you want your employees working, not trying to get their tech to work. Look for companies like T-Mobile that offer payment plans and network package deals to keep monthly costs low and get your employees top-of-the-line technology like the Samsung Galaxy S 6.

Pesonalized tools can also be fun. A customized hard drive in their favorite color or a flash drive shaped like Yoda not only gets you cool points, but it often doesn’t cost much more than their boring black counterparts. The ongoing benefit is that employees use these items every day, so these personalized tools serve as a constant reminder that they are unique and appreciated.

Praise and Appreciation

No matter what you get your mom for her birthday, her favorite thing is the handwritten card, right? Employees are kind of like your mom — they appreciate your appreciation. And that doesn’t cost a dime. Below are three ideas that cost nothing to make your employees smile with pride:

1. Thank you notes and a day off: Hard workers really do appreciate the little things like a handwritten thank you note. Make it specific, memorable and unexpected. Also, consider giving out a free day off for completing a difficult task or going above and beyond the call of duty, suggests HR World. This not only rewards them for doing a great job, but also gives them a well-deserved break so they can come back refreshed and ready to go.
2. Coffee and guidance: One of the coolest ideas comes from The Cigna Group. Executives push coffee carts around the office, serving drinks to their employees during crunch times. As they serve, executives coach and encourage employees. At the same time, they’re in the trenches where they can connect first hand with real employee and consumer issues.
3. Employee recognition: Recognition is public and it’s simple. When your employees do well, tell them. You can do this privately or in front of clients, colleagues or at the next staff meeting. The important part is to make it known that you notice and appreciate success and your employees will strive for your praise.