Category: Recognition & Motivation Ideas
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Rewarding Employees in Creative, Inexpensive Ways
If you need ideas for rewarding employees without spending a great deal of money, you have come to the right place. Sure, you can take the easy way out and shoot off an email telling your employee he/she has done a great job, but there are more creative, personal, and meaningful ways to convey to…
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12 Company Picnic Themes
If you need another excuse to blow off a Friday and spoil your staff, this is it! Host a company picnic to recognize your top employees and thank the entire crew for their hard work throughout the past year. And you know, a party isn’t a party unless it has a theme. Here are 12…
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How to Write an Employee Recognition Letter for Outstanding Customer Service
When an employee gives impeccable customer service, celebrate it. Providing words of thanks and feedback to the employee not only boosts their confidence and shows your gratitude, but it also confirms they are adhering to the ideals and goals of the company. In moments like this, the employee’s supervisor should consider writing an employee recognition…
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6 Ways to Safely Go Back to School
Back. To. School. Most years, these words typically have mixed emotions across the board—teachers might jokingly groan, parents are excited to send kids back to class, and the kids themselves aren’t so happy. This year, back to school has more emotions than ever before. To help teachers and schools prepare for an uncertain 2020-2021 school…
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Top 5 Ways to Say “Thanks” to Employees
Uncertain. Difficult. Challenging. You have probably heard these words used in abundance to describe these current times, but we can think of a better one: Thankful! Given the current climate we are living in, it’s more important than ever to show and express your gratitude to all of your employees. We have five ideas that…
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Elite Employee Recognition
Honor the employees that have gone above and beyond on the work that they have done. There are many ways that you can honor employees for their achievements. Recognizing and celebrating employee achievements should be frequent for your company and should honor dedicated employees. Frequent Recognition Continuous recognition for everything your employees do is a…
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5 Unique Ways To Recognize Students & Staff
Recognizing students and staff is crucial in building a productive school environment. Create special recognitions at your school that will turn into traditions that your staff and students will love by congratulating them with a variety of tangible awards. Student of the Month Awards Creating a ceremony where students, parents, and teachers can come together…
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5 Positive Impacts of Recognizing Student Achievement
Recognizing your students’ achievements has amazing outcomes. When you recognize individual student achievements with a tangible award, they will all feel appreciated and motivated to continue to work hard in the classroom. Awarding Good Behavior Awarding good behavior sets the foundation for your classroom and how your students should act. When students follow the rules…
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5 Ways Schools Are Using Certificates
Certificates are a great way to award teachers and students who are going above and beyond in their sports or studies. Traditional and styled certificates make great awards that turn into keepsakes. Show students and teachers you appreciate and recognize their achievements. Graduation: Graduation is a monumental part of a student’s life and should be…
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How to Boost Employee Morale After Layoffs
Downsizing and restructuring is often part of business management, and ultimately, structured growth. If your company is preparing for a round of layoffs to improve the stability and positioning of your business, you need to make a conscious effort to boost employee morale after layoffs. Don’t let concerns or confusion linger among the remaining staff.…
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4 Unique Ways to Recognize Your Remote Employees
Just because remote employees are out of sight doesn’t mean they should be out of mind. Even if they can’t participate in on-site team building and camaraderie events, you can help ensure they aren’t left out or go unrecognized. Make sure they know they’re a valuable part of your organization with these ideas for providing…
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How to Set Up an Alumni Volunteer Program
Does your school need a few extra helping hands when it comes to fundraisers and event planning? Call on your alumni – literally. Pull up your database of bachelors, masters, and doctoral graduates when structuring your university’s alumni volunteer program. This dedicated group of university fans brings genuine enthusiasm and first-person authenticity to each project…
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5 Unique Ways to Recognize Your Employee of the Month
Naming an employee of the month is a great way to recognizing your top performers’ hard work and dedication to the company. With all the effort they put into their job, they deserve more of a thank you than their picture on the wall. Why not give your employees of the month a unique treat instead?…
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4 Employee Reward and Recognition Programs That Work
The primary goals of employee reward and recognition programs are simple: attract and retain amazing talent. So, we shower them with awards, praise, and tokens of appreciation to express our gratitude for their service and dedication. But, are we doing it right? And well enough? The research pros at Gallup, Inc. found, “only one in…
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6 Awesome Volunteer Recognition Award Ideas
Volunteers are the backbone of your organization. In fact, you might have a hard time running your organization without them. With Volunteer Recognition Day celebrated every April 20, you can show your appreciation with a lineup of volunteer recognition awards. Make your volunteer recognition awards extra special by choosing unique award titles that creatively highlight…
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Happy Stress Awareness Day! Here’s How to Reduce Stress at Work
April 15th is Stress Awareness Day, and aren’t we all aware of it! While it can be tempting to overlook holidays that seem minor, this one can be a big deal for employees. After all, who doesn’t want a less stressful workplace? Here are seven tips on how to reduce stress at work on Stress…
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6 Ways to Frame Your College Graduation Diploma
Congrats! You’ve donned your cap and gown and been awarded your official college diploma. Now, it’s time to show it off. Whether it’s at home or the office, these college graduation diploma frames and display ideas are sure to turn a few heads. Showcase Your Diploma in a Shadowbox Preserve several memories of your college…
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Designing a Dean’s List Certificate: Tips and Tricks
Making the Dean’s List is a big deal, and your school needs to produce a certificate worthy of the honor. While no national standard dictates what a Dean’s List certificate must look like and include, most schools follow a similar format to ensure they produce an official certificate that contains all of the essential information.…
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17 Fun and Meaningful Award Ideas for College Students
College can be an incredibly fun time for students, but it’s not without its challenges. Between juggling homework, theses, and job applications, your students are likely stressed out much of the time! While you can’t help them manage their busy schedules, you can acknowledge their hard work and unique quirks with fun and meaningful awards.…
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What Kind of Employee Are You? [Quiz]
If you work in an office, you know the classic cast of characters – the office gossip, the overachiever, and the rookie seem to make an appearance in every office. While you may think that you’re above labels (except, of course, “greatest employee of all time”), it’s likely that you fall into a certain employee…