Recognition is said to increase performance by as much as 24%. Still, finding the perfect way to say “good job” or “I appreciate you” should start with a quick assessment of your goals. What do you hope to achieve by recognizing someone’s effort? REWARD – focus on Grandiose Achie...
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I came across this joint report by the Human Capital Institute, FORUM for People Performance Management and Measurement, and IRF Incentive Research Foundation, which examines the correlation between employee recognition and improved job performance. Among the facts highlighted, this one stood out to...
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Three statements; one is not true: 1) I believe in icebreakers. 2) Good icebreakers are easy to find. 3) “Two truths and a Lie” can be a good icebreaker. If you asked me last year, I’d say there were two lies in the three statements above and only one truth. I have to admit, I… <...
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“Employees tell us one of the problems they have with rewards is they only receive them when the goal if finally accomplished. Their complaint is generally that no one ever says anything along the way to getting the results. What a lost opportunity for acknowledging people for the many actio...
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As I’ve been working on copy for an upcoming catalog, I wanted to find out just how much recognition and reward affect workers’ performance. Although the citations do not focus specifically on training and learning environments, a wealth of research strongly supports the effectiveness ...
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Celebrate! Celebrate! Celebrate! The little victories in your life after you accomplish a goal. Jump for joy, High-5 a teammate, reward & treat yourself, enjoy the moment. That keeps the momentum going. Sadly, most people simply ask, What’s next?” ~ Larry Lipman Peer-to-peer recognition ...
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Words of wisdom… “It’s not what you give them, but what they take away that counts.” ~ Mel Silberman Don’t wait until the end of the session to congratulate learners. “Feedback has been shown to be one of the most significant activities a teacher can engage in to impr...
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