1001 Ways to Reward Employees

ISBN: 9781563053399

出版年: 1994-1

页数: 276

定价: 45.00

内容简介

Yet most managers do not understand or use the potential power of
recognition and rewardsThis iS true even though 33 percent of managers
themselves report that they would rather work in an organization where
they could receive better recognition
When a manager iS apprised of the importance of this fundamental
principle of human behaviorthe typical reaction is to insist that employees
would appreciate only rewards and forms of recognition that directly trans
1ate to their pocketbook--raises or promotions
While money iS important to employeeswhat tends to motivate them
to perform--and to perform at higher leVelsis the thoughtfulpersonal
kind of recognition that signifies true appreciation for a job well done
Numerous studies have confirmed thisThe motivation iS all the stronger if
the form of recognition creates a story the employee can tell to family
friends and associates for years to come
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This book deals with both informal and formal rewards and recognitionBy
formalI mean part of a predetermined programinformalhere means
more spontaneousAs for the distinction between rewards and recognition
Aubrey Danielsa leading authority on performance managementexplns
it bestYoU reinforce behaviors and reward results
Part I of this bookInformal Rewardsfocuses on manageinitiated
performancebased rewardsThe guidelines for effectively rewarding and
recogmzmg employees are simple
1Match the reward to the personStart with the individual S personal
preferencesreward him or her in ways he or she truly finds rewarding
Such rewards may be personal or officialinformal or formalpublic or pri
vateand may take the shape of gifts or activitiesJanis Allenperformance