Cutting Costs in a Down Economy

Posted by Tim Geiger on August 26, 2009 under awards | Be the First to Comment

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.