{"id":6082,"date":"2023-02-18T10:30:36","date_gmt":"2023-02-18T10:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/?p=6082"},"modified":"2024-05-03T07:10:33","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T07:10:33","slug":"employee-recognition-and-rewards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/","title":{"rendered":"Different Types of Employee Recognition and Rewards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to a survey by HBR, 40% of American employees are ready to put energy into their work if they are recognized timely and periodically. As per a study, employee rewards and recognition can increase your organizational sales approximately by 35% whereas an unhappy employee is 11 times more prone to customer dissatisfaction\/complaints.<\/p>\n<div id=\"2\">\n<p>It goes without any doubt that employees are the backbone of any organization, therefore their enthusiasm and high spirit directly influence your customer satisfaction\/dissatisfaction. No provision of fear or strictness works wonders than boosting your employees\u2019 morale by bringing up R&amp;R programs in your organization.<br \/>\nLet us understand the actual meaning, importance, types, and everything about the Employee Recognition and Rewards program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#Employee_Rewards_Recognition_Meaning\" title=\"Employee Rewards &amp; Recognition Meaning\">Employee Rewards &amp; Recognition Meaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#What_is_the_Importance_of_Rewards_and_Recognition_in_the_Workplace\" title=\"What is the Importance of Rewards and Recognition in the Workplace\">What is the Importance of Rewards and Recognition in the Workplace<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#1_Productivity_Factor\" title=\"1. Productivity Factor\">1. Productivity Factor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#2_Employees_Happiness\" title=\"2. Employees\u2019 Happiness\">2. Employees\u2019 Happiness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#3_Build-up_Trust\" title=\"3. Build-up Trust\">3. Build-up Trust<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#4_Rewards_are_More_Powerful_Than_Fear\" title=\"4. Rewards are More Powerful Than Fear\">4. Rewards are More Powerful Than Fear<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#Types_of_Rewards_Recognition_For_Employees\" title=\"Types of Rewards &amp; Recognition For Employees\">Types of Rewards &amp; Recognition For Employees<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#1_Top-down_Recognition\" title=\"1. Top-down Recognition\">1. Top-down Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#2_Spot_Awards\" title=\"2. Spot Awards\">2. Spot Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#3_Service_Award\" title=\"3. Service Award\">3. Service Award<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#4_Annual_Bonuses\" title=\"4. Annual Bonuses\">4. Annual Bonuses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#5_Peer_to_Peer_Recognition\" title=\"5. Peer to Peer Recognition\">5. Peer to Peer Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#6_Day-to-day_Recognition\" title=\"6. Day-to-day Recognition\">6. Day-to-day Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#7_Informal_Employee_Recognition\" title=\"7. Informal Employee Recognition\">7. Informal Employee Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#8_Formal_Employee_Recognition\" title=\"8. Formal Employee Recognition\">8. Formal Employee Recognition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#Make_your_workday_more_productive\" title=\"Make your workday more productive\">Make your workday more productive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#Know_More_About_Employee_Rewards_Recognition_Ideas\" title=\"Know More About Employee Rewards &amp; Recognition Ideas\">Know More About Employee Rewards &amp; Recognition Ideas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#1_Sing_Happy_Birthdays_Your_Way\" title=\"1. Sing Happy Birthdays Your Way\">1. Sing Happy Birthdays Your Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#2_How_About_Meet_Greet_and_Eating\" title=\"2. How About Meet, Greet, and Eating?\">2. How About Meet, Greet, and Eating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#3_Recognition_Delayed_is_Recognition_Denied\" title=\"3. Recognition Delayed is Recognition Denied\">3. Recognition Delayed is Recognition Denied<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#4_Why_dont_You_Feature_Your_Employees_in_a_Short_Film\" title=\"4. Why don\u2019t You Feature Your Employees in a Short Film?\">4. Why don\u2019t You Feature Your Employees in a Short Film?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#5_Gift_of_Acceptance\" title=\"5. Gift of Acceptance\">5. Gift of Acceptance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#6_Promote_Wellness_at_the_Workspace\" title=\"6. Promote Wellness at the Workspace\">6. Promote Wellness at the Workspace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#7_Create_the_Magic_of_Gift_Cards\" title=\"7. Create the Magic of Gift Cards\">7. Create the Magic of Gift Cards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#More_Examples_of_Employee_Recognition_and_Rewards_Programs\" title=\"More Examples of Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs\">More Examples of Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#1_Years_of_Service_Award\" title=\"1. Years of Service Award\">1. Years of Service Award<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#2_Employee_of_the_Month_Award\" title=\"2. Employee of the Month Award\">2. Employee of the Month Award<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/employee-recognition-and-rewards\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employee_Rewards_Recognition_Meaning\"><\/span>Employee Rewards &amp; Recognition Meaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is a system in an organization to acknowledge employees\u2019 efforts and engagement toward their accomplished work (either in intrinsic or extrinsic ways). Such an R&amp;R program is organized for employees who have given exemplary performances in their work in this era of the ultra-competitive world. An organization that doesn\u2019t have such a staff recognition and rewards plan tends to have more employee turnover than the ones that already have.<\/p>\n<div id=\"3\">\n<p>Therefore, to reinforce a positive attitude and passion toward work, there need to be employee rewards and recognition programs in the organization. Additionally, R&amp;R needs to be planned wisely as per the nature of business. Such programs carry the potential to increase employees\u2019 morale, retention, and engagement towards work, reduce turnover, and enhance productivity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline has-dark-red-color has-ek-indent\" style=\"--ek-indent: 20px; text-align: center; color: #224b75;\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-dark-red-color has-electric-grass-gradient-background has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/appdesk.timentask.com\/site\/company-sign-up-new\">Take a Free Trial<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Importance_of_Rewards_and_Recognition_in_the_Workplace\"><\/span>What is the Importance of Rewards and Recognition in the Workplace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In this competitive world, the value of rewards and recognition in the workplace is increasing day by day for the following reasons:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Productivity_Factor\"><\/span>1. Productivity Factor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As per a survey, 79% of employees find rewards and recognition as a motivation to work harder whereas the other 78% find themselves more productive after being rewarded.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Employees_Happiness\"><\/span>2. Employees\u2019 Happiness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"4\">\n<p>It is found that happy employees are 12% more productive when they are rewarded or recognized for their accomplishments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Build-up_Trust\"><\/span>3. Build-up Trust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As per a study, 90% of employees who have been rewarded or recognized for their work tend to have a higher level of trust in their superiors\/bosses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Rewards_are_More_Powerful_Than_Fear\"><\/span>4. Rewards are More Powerful Than Fear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is a strong myth that fear brings more productivity out of employees\u2019 work whereas it has been observed that employees who are rewarded and recognized timely are said to have \u2018dopamine\u2019 secretion in their brains as a result of which they feel happy which directly impacts their productivity at work in a right way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Rewards_Recognition_For_Employees\"><\/span>Types of Rewards &amp; Recognition For Employees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, when it comes to types of rewards &amp; recognition for employees, there is no one size fits. R&amp;R may vary as per your organization\u2019s demands. However, below are some effective types of R&amp;R:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Top-down_Recognition\"><\/span>1. Top-down Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is a type of reward or recognition where an employee\u2019s supervisor acknowledges his work. Below are the mentioned ways for the same:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Spot_Awards\"><\/span>2. Spot Awards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Such recognition is done by the supervisor when he finds his employee doing something momentous. Such recognition brings instant gratification to the employee.<br \/>\nThese kinds of awards are pretty unpredictable as you never know when your employee is going to outperform<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Service_Award\"><\/span>3. Service Award<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When an employee achieves a certain milestone, he is rewarded with a Service award.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Annual_Bonuses\"><\/span>4. Annual Bonuses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This type of reward is given either to a team or individual generally at the end of a year apart from salary.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Peer_to_Peer_Recognition\"><\/span>5. Peer to Peer Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>According to a survey by Globoforce\/SHRM, 89% of HR leaders believe that an organization\u2019s doings are positively impacted by peer feedback. It is a type of recognition and reward for employees done by empowered coworkers for the outstanding performances of their colleagues at work.<br \/>\nThere is several ways of doing it, the following are mentioned:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thank You notes \u2013<\/strong> This form of recognition is one of the less complicated ways of showing acknowledgment of contribution at work. Also, it is a very cost-effective form of recognition in the office. This can be shown either in the form of a handwritten letter or a small note on the office board.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social-media shout-outs \u2013<\/strong> Here you can recognize your colleague\u2019s exemplary work to a large number of people. Intra-office WhatsApp groups or team collaboration tools like Slack can be used to socially recognize your colleague\u2019s work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peer Nominations \u2013<\/strong> This type of recognition and reward for employees is all about nominations. Here, peers are supposed to nominate each other for an award. The one with the maximum number of nominations wins the prize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Day-to-day_Recognition\"><\/span>6. Day-to-day Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To maintain a positive workflow, motivation, and encouragement to your employee\u2019s recognition of their work daily are required.<br \/>\nFor example, high-fives, down-lows and thank you\u2019s are some of the effective ways to fulfill the purpose. Daily basis recognition maintains the constant flow of passion and enthusiasm in the employee\u2019s mind.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Informal_Employee_Recognition\"><\/span>7. Informal Employee Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This recognition is given at per manager\u2019s discretion as to when and where they want to recognize your contribution to work. The nature of such recognition and rewards for employees is personalized, spontaneous, consistent, immediate, and meaningful.<br \/>\nFollowing are some examples of Informal employee recognition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Comp off \u2013 It is a compensation leave provided to an employee against his extra working hours or working on holiday (generally due to project deadline).<\/li>\n<li>Shout out in the office<\/li>\n<li>Give employees more responsibility\/freedom to handle individual projects<\/li>\n<li>Opportunity to learn more skills through seminars\/conferences\/courses<\/li>\n<li>Acknowledgment of work anniversaries<\/li>\n<li>Food can be a great motivator. Offering the employee a chocolate\/muffin\/cookie on a good performance would too make his day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Formal_Employee_Recognition\"><\/span>8. Formal Employee Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"5\">\n<p>It is the opposite of the Informal program recognition and rewards for employees. This includes setting up a well-tailored formal employee recognition program to control and moderate recognition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div style=\"border-radius: 1.1rem; overflow: hidden; padding: 2rem 0rem; box-shadow: 0 0rem 0.4rem #ddd; margin: 1rem 1rem; border-top: 0.4rem solid #1e3a88;\">\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; margin: auto; text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"box-responsive\" style=\"padding-top: 3rem; width: 50%; display: inline-block;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\" https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/desktrack_call_to_action.png \" alt=\"Bio-plugin-SDK\" width=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"box-responsive\" style=\"width: 49%; float: right;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 6px !important;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_your_workday_more_productive\"><\/span>Make your workday more productive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px !important; font-size: 17px;\">Time tracking and work management can help you reach your goals faster.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 0.5rem 0;\">\n<p class=\"\">Try 15 Days for Free<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"display: table; margin: 0 auto; background: #1e3a88; color: #fff; padding: 0.5rem 2rem; border-radius: 5rem; font-size: 1.5rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/site\/index?get_started=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Start Free Trial<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_More_About_Employee_Rewards_Recognition_Ideas\"><\/span>Know More About Employee Rewards &amp; Recognition Ideas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Want to know more about employee rewards and recognition ideas? below are given points for the same:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Sing_Happy_Birthdays_Your_Way\"><\/span>1. Sing Happy Birthdays Your Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Simply wishing your employees a Happy Birthday is not enough. Instead to make them feel more special, celebrating it with a cake and an old-school birthday song is something that would make them feel special and valued.<br \/>\nIn case you have a huge workforce, sending a handwritten note too would give them the warmth of being valued. Besides, celebrating your employees\u2019 personal milestones like wedding anniversaries, work anniversaries, and promotions to is a great idea to increase their morale in the workplace<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_About_Meet_Greet_and_Eating\"><\/span>2. How About Meet, Greet, and Eating?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t like food and that too combined with lots of gossip and chats and the top of that with your own office people?<br \/>\nThis can be a great way where employees can strengthen their bond with their colleagues and would love this way of gratitude from the organization\u2019s end.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Recognition_Delayed_is_Recognition_Denied\"><\/span>3. Recognition Delayed is Recognition Denied<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Today we are living in an era where the word \u2018instant\u2019 is worshiped. So the moment you are thinking of showing gratitude towards your employee, the same moment they should know about it!<br \/>\nBut how?<br \/>\nAdopting digital R&amp;R platforms like Vantage Rewards would fulfill this wish of showing gratitude towards your employee.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_dont_You_Feature_Your_Employees_in_a_Short_Film\"><\/span>4. Why don\u2019t You Feature Your Employees in a Short Film?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Well! Generally, people love to see themselves on the screen. Then, how about creating a 5-10 min small video featuring them and making them feel like stars?<br \/>\nYou can ask your employees to share their likes and dislikes about the organization.<br \/>\nSuch practices are great to make your employee feel like an important \u2018part\u2019 of the organization.<br \/>\nNo wonder you find your employees participating in huge numbers.<br \/>\nAlso, you can ensure to share the video with everyone once it is ready.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Gift_of_Acceptance\"><\/span>5. Gift of Acceptance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"6\">\n<p>The whole and sole purpose of recognition and rewards for employees is to emotionally connect with them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Practices like putting your employees on a company\u2019s website and acknowledging their contribution are effective ways of making your employees feel important.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Promote_Wellness_at_the_Workspace\"><\/span>6. Promote Wellness at the Workspace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Offering a gym membership or subsidizing a wellness program can be the best reward and recognition for employees. After all, what can be better than offering sources of developing great health as a healthy mind and body are both required to stay productive at work?<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Create_the_Magic_of_Gift_Cards\"><\/span>7. Create the Magic of Gift Cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If someone tells you that gift cards are outdated now, they must be joking!<br \/>\nA gift card is something which is available for all sorts of products and services. Be it shopping or traveling or dining, you have just got to know the interests of your outperforming employees.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Examples_of_Employee_Recognition_and_Rewards_Programs\"><\/span>More Examples of Employee Recognition and Rewards Programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"7\">\n<p>Here is all about what more you can try on setting an example for your employee recognition and rewards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Years_of_Service_Award\"><\/span>1. Years of Service Award<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Such type of award is meant for tenured employees to acknowledge their years of contribution and dedication at work.<br \/>\nOrganizing such an R&amp;R program sets examples for new hires and keeps them motivated.<br \/>\nAlso, looking at the years of experience of seasoned employees would also help in employee retention.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Employee_of_the_Month_Award\"><\/span>2. Employee of the Month Award<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Organizing such a monthly award program for employees would motivate employees to get recognized every month and hence would boost their performance. You can ask every related employee in the department to vote for the nominated employees along with giving reasons why they are voting for a particular employee.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline has-dark-red-color has-ek-indent\" style=\"--ek-indent: 20px; text-align: center; color: #224b75;\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-dark-red-color has-electric-grass-gradient-background has-text-color has-background\" href=\" https:\/\/desktrack.timentask.com\/site\/demo \">Get Free Demo<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cAppreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that necessary.\u201d \u2013 Margaret Cousins. Though saying Thank you is good etiquette not enough to praise, and appreciate your employees for their exceptional and continuous hard work. Therefore, in order to ensure employee productivity, engagement, and retention, coming up with unique and suitable ways of employee recognition and rewards programs is not at all a bad idea.<br \/>\nTo know more about Employee engagement and Employee retention, read \u2013<br \/>\nHow to measure employee engagement in the workplace?<br \/>\nHow to bring employee retention in your organization without money?<br \/>\nSince no one else is more aware of your organization\u2019s culture, and demands, therefore definitely it is a good idea to customize your R&amp;R program keeping in reference the above-given ideas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do managers and middlemen take the credit of deserving employees at your office? Here is a solution. 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