Posted by Tim Geiger on February 1, 2010 under embroidery | 
Does your team appear to have less enthusiasm than they used to?
Did you ever think about an employee incentive program?
Give this a try…
Set some specific goals with an appropriate timeline. The goal could be something like increased sales or increased productivity, over a one month period. Then pick some rewards or even ask the employees to choose items like jackets and work shirts from a group that you have already pre-selected.
Then you will add your embroidered company logo and maybe even a special tag line created just for this challenge.
Start the program so everyone on the team knows the rules. As the members earn the items, create some kind of special ceremony for handing out the rewards and giving attention to that individual.
As the team member wears the item around work everyone else on the team knows that they hit their targets, thus giving them more attention and recognition. Remember, most people are motivated by emotional factors and not money. The added feeling of accomplishment received by being given the special reward along with repeated attention it bring when worn at work, will continue to motivate that person beyond just the date the item was given out.
In this case everybody wins!
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?
