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- Employees are motivated differently. Managers are encouraged to ask each employee what types of recognition they value and how they like to be recognized.
- Recognition can take a variety of forms. Structured programs can include regular recognition events such as banquets or breakfasts, employee of the month or year recognition, an annual report or yearbook which features the accomplishments of employees, and department or company recognition boards.
- Informal or spontaneous recognition may be an email or written note of recognition, recognition in a team meeting, taking an employee to lunch, break snacks for a team or employee, etc. A job well done can also be recognized by providing additional support or empowering the employee in ways such as greater choice of assignments, increased authority, or naming the employee as an internal consultant to other staff. Symbolic recognition such as plaques or coffee mugs with inscriptions can also be effective, provided they reflect sincere appreciation for hard work.
Recognition is defined as activities supported by communication between management and employees that acknowledge and reward them for reaching specific goals or producing high quality results in the workplace.