5 Ways to Recognize Staff

Company culture fosters a positive work environment and drives employee engagement. Position your company's culture for lasting impact by acknowledging workers' accomplishments year-round.

1. Create Employee-of-the-Month or -Quarter programs.

Such structured initiatives enable employers to recognize exemplary performance at staff meetings, team lunches, or company gatherings. Extend recognition to include entire teams for shared achievement.

2. Create surprise-and-delight experiences.

They can include offering extra time off, celebrations for personal milestones, or hosting special events as a special surprise to break up the usual routine.

3. Offer financial rewards.

Present bonuses, gift cards, or the employee's choice of rewards as gestures of gratitude.

4. Write thank-you notes.

Such personalized messages let staff know the company appreciates their hard work, which can go a long way in creating a positive work environment.

5. Promote incentive programs.

Employees can earn points for achievements and then redeem the points for rewards such as gifts or even donations to a charity of their choice.