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Employee Service Recognition Programs

Employee Service Recognition Programs

Posted by | 04-06-2019

Employee service recognition programs are integral to the success of any business and the overall productivity of its employees. It is important to realize that employees not only want good pay and benefits; they also want to be treated fairly, to make a substantial contribution to the organization through their work, and to be valued and appreciated for their efforts. To show appreciation, many employers implement ongoing recognition programs designed to thank employees for a variety of achievements. Employee service awards can range from simple spoken or written thank-you notes to cash or gift cards for restaurants to watches, trophies or glass plaques. Department heads and managers are essential for employee recognition, from helping to select recipients, for example, to making time in staff meetings to thank employees for outstanding efforts. The point is to say "thank you" frequently to employees who deserve it (shrm.org). Although organizations typically recognize employees' length-of-service milestones and instances of strong individual or team performance, many organizations are beginning to focus on other, less traditional areas for recognition. Here are some areas that employers may focus on in order to recognize their employees:

  • The ability to manage or champion change.
  • Innovation.
  • Systems improvements.
  • Customer or client retention.
  • Morale-building.
  • Talent acquisition and retention.
  • Market diversification.
  • Technological advances.
  • Significant personal development.
  • Actions that embody the organization's core values (shrm.org).
Employers and organizations adopt employee service recognition programs to raise employee morale; attract and retain key employees; elevate productivity; increase competitiveness, revenues and profitability; improve quality, safety and customer service; and reduce employee stress, absenteeism and turnover (shrm.org). At the end of the day, if employees are recognized they in turn feel valued which ultimately leads to greater productivity and job satisfaction.


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