Example of Employee Rewards and Recognition Policy

By University of Virginia - The University's Rewards and Recognition Policy is designed to encourage employees to make a performance difference either individually or through teams. The policy recognizes achievements or accomplishments that contribute to the overall objectives of the University. The policy also provides both monetary and non-monetary awards ^{Most Read} (Added: 25-Mar-2002 Hits: 6369 )

An Overview of Employee Recognition

By U. of Arizona - Here's a quick overview from the University of Arizona regarding why employee recognition strategies are so important. (Added: 30-Jul-2007 Hits: 378 )

Does Recognition Get You in a State?

By Chris Hermann - Like most managers, Brian Reynolds believed that his team had its strengths and its weaknesses. When asked in an employee satisfaction survey "Do you recognize good performance in your team?" he answered with a resounding "Of course I do!" However the following question stumped him. "How frequently do you make a point of recognizing good performance face-to-face?" His answer had to be "Never". (Added: 30-Jul-2007 Hits: 284 )

Employee Recognition Programs

By NA - In the employee satisfaction studies we have done, we've never found a firm with low employee recognition scores and high employee satisfaction scores. There is some debate in the HR community as to whether it is better to reward employees with more money, or in non-monetary ways. These two methods need not be mutually exclusive. (Added: 25-Mar-2002 Hits: 1269 )

Employee Recognition: What, Why and How

By Charles R. McConnell - Some tips, guidelines and suggestions for recognizing employee performance properly. It's not hard, but neither is it as easy as one might think, and it has to be done properly or employee recognition can backfire. (Added: 30-Jul-2007 Hits: 427 )

Formal Recognition Ceremony Has Its Place

By Chris Herrmann - Research has uncovered the fascinating fact that recognition is the number one motivator. More than money and extra overtime, it produces effects in your workforce well beyond the cost of your actions. However recognition is not always as simple as saying "Good job!" The phrase "Different strokes for different folks" was never more accurate. The world is made up of so many complex personalities that one piece of recognition cannot possibly fit all circumstances. Fortunately, those who know their co-workers well will instinctively understand what gives them that extra rush of blood to the head. (Added: 30-Jul-2007 Hits: 295 )

Guide for Employee Recognition

By USDA - A little dry but this document describes the employee recognition program at the United States Drug Administration. Useful to understand how such programs can be set up and used, and why. (Added: 30-Jul-2007 Hits: 333 )

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