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?

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.

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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