Get Creative & Smart with Awards
Inc.com recently posted an awesome article about ” Rethinking Employee Awards”. Here are a few highlights from the article:
- SurePayRoll recently honored the year’s ”Best New Mistake”. Make note that it had to be a new mistake, not the same mistake made twice. This was to remind staff that failure is an option, to promote innovation and that mistakes are a part of success.
- Another company awarded the “Disruption Award” to an employee who’s life was severely disrupted by work throughout the year. Someone who stepped up to the plate, took on rigorous projects and pulled late hours at the office. Again, another funny category but one that employees would truly appreciate being awarded for.
- The editor also offered tips on employee rewards such as:
- Customize prizes by finding out what employees prefer such as time off, a trip, money, or something else.
- Recognize multiple performers; you don’t have to always pick just one per category.
- Limit the kinds of awards. When you have too many, they become meaningless.
- The editor also offered tips on employee rewards such as:
Click to see full article http://www.inc.com/magazine/201107/rethinking-employee-awards.html
Written by Lauren M.

