Posted by Tim Geiger on November 11, 2009 under apparel, awards | 
Employee recognition is a large part of any well run business or organization. When an employee or volunteer is recognized they feel appreciated.
Plaques and crystal awards are a great way to get that point across on an individual basis. “Employee of the Month” and “Salesperson of the Month” awards are easy ways to give recognition and it also helps to motivate your team.
Imagine the heading plate of a plaque that says something like this, “These are the employees who were awarded the employee of the month for this year. They best exemplify the organization’s Vision and Mission.” This plaque would be displayed in a prominent location for all to see. The employees so recognized are likely to be proud of their accomplishments and will continue to live by the example they set.
When you have a larger group of employees that need to be recognized simultaneously some popular ideas include golf shirts, caps, t-shirts, and jackets. They not only give recognition, but they also help to create visibility for the company or organization and the employee.
I always say that an imprinted or embroidered garment becomes a walking billboard. Garments decorated with an organization’s logo provide a great way for people to start a conversation when they meet someone new.
Posted by Tim Geiger on October 15, 2009 under awards |
Personalized gifts are a great way to say thank you. The personalization adds that special touch to an item. Mouse pads, engraved clocks, key chains, and many other items all offer the ability to add a name or special saying while still keeping the cost under control.
Did you know the single largest reason someone leaves a current job or position in an organization is because they feel under-appreciated? A personalized item not only gives that recognition, but has a higher perceived value.
A business was interested in handing out grill sets to all of its employees. The set included 4 grilling implements and an apron that would hold those items. Each apron had the company’s logo and was further personalized with the recipient’s initials. Each employee felt special. Imagine that!
Another business ordered a 3-piece luggage set for each of its employees. Each bag of luggage set was personalized with the initials of that employee. Again, the employees felt great about these gifts. Those feelings come back around to the employer.
In both of these examples the personalized gifts were a big hit. The companies went the extra mile and added each employee’s initials and not just their own logos. This extra action helped drive home the point that the company is as good as its employees and that everyone is appreciated and important.
What can you do to make a similar impression?
Posted by Tim Geiger on August 26, 2009 under awards |
Did you know that 90% of people leave their current positions because they feel under-appreciated? It’s the old saying that a little thank-you goes a long way.
Imagine if you took the time, just once a month, to give out an award for the employee or volunteer that showed the best example of your organization’s vision, mission, and culture. Then you present them with a small plaque that they get to keep. And, you take it one step further and also put their name on a larger plaque that displays all the winners. That plaque hangs in an area that everyone can see.
By taking this action you’ll motivate the great performers on your team by giving well-deserved recognition. These are the people that you rely on to keep momentum going and your organization growing. These are people you want to keep because they’re worth it.
In a down economy you may not be able to give someone a nice raise. You just don’t have the cash-flow for that. Consider that recognition, honest praise visible to peers, will cost you a lot less and have a positive impact!
Take a look at these employee recognition plaques for individuals and these 12-month perpetual plaques for public display.
Posted by Tim Geiger on August 14, 2009 under awards, plaques |
You’ve got a need for an engraved plaque. Should you choose traditional engraving or laser engraving? First consider how you would like the plaque to look years from now.
In traditional engraving the tools used in the process will etch the brass will expose the metal to air. Eventually you will find that the engraved area becomes oxidized, darkening over time. While brass does not oxidize with the obvious rust of iron, it is none-the-less a discoloring that will show the age and give a “lack of care” impression.
On the other hand, laser engraving uses a laser and only removes the pigment, or paint, on the surface of the plaque. Metal which is “laserable” also has a clear coat beneath the painted surface which is not removed by the laser during the engraving process. This clear coat prevents air from reaching the brass, and thus protects it from oxidizing. Years later the plaques will look the same as the day you gave them out. Impressive!
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