Employee Rewards Programs

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Manager initiated, performance based rewards:

  • No cost recognition -verbal or written thank you
  • Low cost rewards – candy (life savers, million dollar bars),traveling trophy
  • Greeting cards
  • Public recognition – newsletter, letter to family
  • Time off – early day, late arrival, longer lunch
  • Cash/gift certificates
  • Food/clothing

Company initiated programs:

  • Multi-level reward programs/point systems
  • Contests
  • Field trips/special events/travel
  • Education/personal growth/self-development
  • Advancement/responsibility/visibility

Awards for specific achievements:

  • Outstanding employee awards
  • Productivity/production/quality awards
  • Customer service awards
  • Sales goal awards
  • Group team awards
  • Attendance and safety awards

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