{"id":5005,"date":"2019-11-12T05:41:26","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T10:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.successories.com\/blog\/?p=5005"},"modified":"2019-12-10T17:50:03","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T22:50:03","slug":"thanksgiving-is-the-perfect-time-to-start-your-companys-recognition-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.successories.com\/blog\/thanksgiving-is-the-perfect-time-to-start-your-companys-recognition-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving Is The Perfect Time To Start Your Company\u2019s Recognition Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve been hearing the buzz about the benefits\nassociated with an employee recognition program and you\u2019re interested in\nforming one to boost morale and productivity, Thanksgiving is the perfect time\nof year to launch such a program, so there\u2019s no time like the present!&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Launch an Employee Recognition Program Now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know the secret to the most successful\nrecognition programs though, it is this:&nbsp;\nIt\u2019s about more than just handing out periodic presents.&nbsp; If that\u2019s all you do, then your project is\ndoomed to fail.&nbsp; Instead, what you really\nwant to focus on is systematically changing your company\u2019s culture to one that\nembraces the spirit of Thanksgiving all year long.&nbsp; Here are a few ideas about how you can do\nthat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Celebrate The Holidays &amp; Other Special Occasions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let the major Holidays throughout the year pass you by\nwithout doing something special for your hardworking employees.&nbsp; In fact, form a committee from the ranks of\nyour employees and let them drive the process, while you set the basic parameters.&nbsp; The Holidays are a great way to bring\neveryone together!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Provide What Perks You Can, To All Employees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to spend an arm and a leg on this.&nbsp; It could be something as simple as making\nsure the vending machines in your break room have healthy snack options, rather\nthan the usual junk food, but if you can afford to do something more elaborate,\nthen by all means, go for it!&nbsp; The sky\u2019s\nthe limit here, from finding health and wellness apps, to creating a small\nlibrary filled with books and materials that promote healthy living, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Consider An Annual Retreat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If it doesn\u2019t stretch your Holiday budget to the breaking\npoint, consider adding an annual retreat for your employees.&nbsp; There are all sorts of fantastic, memorable\nvenues in the area where you could do something like this for a reasonable\nprice and you can build all sorts of rewards and awards into the day, along\nwith some well-crafted teambuilding exercises.&nbsp;\nHere though, take care not to make it cheesy \u2013 make it fun.&nbsp; Make it an unforgettable day that will be\ntalked about for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Weekly Shout Outs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is something that can be done via email.&nbsp; You don\u2019t have to get elaborate here, just\nsend a quick, weekly note to call attention to the accomplishments of your star\nperformers.&nbsp; Everybody likes their\nefforts to be recognized and this is an incredibly easy way to do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quarterly Rewards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s where you\u2019ll want to hand out actual gifts and awards\nto your best performing employees.&nbsp; If\nyou\u2019re reluctant to decide who is most deserving of the quarterly awards, form\na committee from among the ranks of your employees and let them make those\ndecisions based on guidelines you establish.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure what sorts of gifts and awards would be\nmost appropriate, we have an extensive collection that includes something for\nevery taste, preference and budget.&nbsp; You\ncan check out our full product line <a href=\"https:\/\/www.successories.com\/search\/products\/d41e6a5a1cdb03\/1\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you follow the basic guidelines above, you\u2019ll find that\nvery quickly, there\u2019s a profound change in the culture of your organization and\nyour employees will notice and reward you for it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been hearing the buzz about the benefits associated with an employee recognition program and you\u2019re interested in forming one to boost morale and productivity, Thanksgiving is the perfect time of year to launch such a program, so there\u2019s no time like the present!&nbsp; Why Launch an Employee Recognition Program Now? 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