Don’t’ Let Good Deeds Go Unrewarded

Workers who feel their good work often goes unnoticed may have a case. More than one-third (35%) of professionals polled recently said businesses are ineffective at rewarding their employees’ strong performance. Thirty percent of managers surveyed agreed.

The surveys were developed by a leading staffing service specializing in the placement of highly skilled administrative professionals. It is a fact that if you reward your employees for good work and productivity the results will have a positive and long term effect, keeping unemployment down and work flow up. Being in a work atmosphere with no thumbs up or a pat on the back can sometimes lead to a feeling of low self esteem and sometimes a disinterest or disconnection from company functions and responsibilities all together. Many of these studies were conducted by independent research firms and include responses from 150 senior executives at the nation’s 1,000 largest companies and 534 full-or part-time workers, 18 years of age or older, and employed in office environments.

Over all its just good practice letting employees know when they are doing well or trying to meet deadlines. So let’s take a minute to look at some of the ways to create a positive work atmosphere for you the employer and the employee:

• Say Thanks or Thank You. Don’t underestimate the power of saying thank you, either in writing or in person.
• Celebrate Achievements. Honor employees’ accomplishments in front of their peers. Staff events recognizing individuals or groups can enhance morale while highlighting exemplary behavior.
• Give the gift of time. Reward staff accomplishment with extra days off or extended lunch breaks. Time away from the office allows staff members to recharge after major projects.
• Provide more desirable assignments. Give strong performers the option of working on desirable projects. Doing so improves their motivation and enthusiasm for their work, and encourages other to excel in their positions.

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