Last updated on November 24, 2021
Try to remember the last time you told someone how wonderful your job was. According to Handy, those moments of glory really push your employees to get their job done with more zeal and dedication. With positive reinforcement, you show everyone in your organization, the kind of work you really appreciate. Here are some ways to motivate your employees with exciting rewards:
The Rewards
- Lunch with the boss – Take out your employees to a restaurant. Let them vote for the destination and limit work conversation at the restaurant as much as you can. Try to use this opportunity to know more about the interests and hobbies of your employees. This shows your employees that you value them and take a genuine interest in their well-being.
- CEO for the day – CEO for the day doesn’t need to be something extremely rigid. You can make an employee CEO for the day and let them make decisions and present new ideas for the company. You can choose to execute those decisions later on. This doesn’t just boost the morale of your employees but also brings a new perspective to the table.
- Free company merch – Everyone loves a free t-shirt, ball cap, or coaster as long as it isn’t ugly. Design something decent enough to make your company t-shirts and merchandise and offer them for free to your employees. They are relatively inexpensive to make and don’t just motivate your employees but are also a way to get cheap advertising.
- Make them gala guests – Your company may have a cordial relationship with a few charities. If you get a few or a limited number of tickets for their next dinner or lunch event, pass it on to the remarkable employees. The events are never boring and also provide your employees with new and valuable experience.
- Recognition among peers – The next time you have a team meeting, highlight the achievements of high-performing employees in front of everyone. You can also do the same by recognizing their efforts in the next company newsletter or the Intranet site of your company. Everyone loves peer recognition, even if they don’t admit it.
- The VIP parking spot – Employees rarely get the best parking spot. You can change that with the introduction of VIP parking spots. Set aside one of the best parking spots for the employee of the week or employee of the month.
- Hand-written note – If you are sincere and specific about acknowledging your employee’s efforts, then you can give them a personal hand-written note as a gift. Sometimes, sincere recognition on a piece of paper from your superior can mean a lot more than insignificant trinkets or cash money.
Conclusion
Handy believes that while most of these rewards are quite inexpensive and sometimes don’t even cost a dime, they can be really effective for motivating your employees. A sling as you are able to fuel their drive to do better, you get a win-win situation on your hands.
