Ways to Reward People for a Job Well Done
Praise and rewards can do wonders to bolster an employee’s self-confidence and morale. No
one can deny the effect praise and recognition can have on people. Even with your family at
home, there are many ways you can reward people for a job well done.
#1 Way to Reward: Praise them, GENUINELY
When you praise someone, you let them know you’re aware of their hard work. You
acknowledge they’ve put forth a great effort to accomplish something and you’re celebrating
with them for their accomplishment.
• Be sincere in your praise. Don’t praise a worker merely to make them feel better.
This is even more important to remember with family members. If your praise is
insincere, you may be considered manipulative, and you don’t want to give that
impression.
• Give praise when it’s due. You cannot follow the old adage, “Better late than never,”
when it comes to praising someone. Express your praise as quickly as you can when
you see that someone has done something praiseworthy.
• Be specific about your praise. Sure, you can tell someone they did a great job, but
what was so great about it? “Your research paper was direct, to the point, and full of
facts” sounds much better than telling them they had a nice paper.
• Praise them in front of others. Giving someone a pat on the back in private may
make a person feel good for a few minutes. Recognizing their contribution or success
during a staff meeting will extend that good feeling into days, if not weeks.
There’s a double benefit to praising people in front of others: public praise may also
encourage others to work harder as well.
As with genuinely praising an employee or family member when they’ve done well, there
are other ways to reward them without having to spend money.
4 other ways you can reward your employees for a job well done:
- Reduce their supervision. Some people are happier and do much better work when
they’re allowed to work on their own. Giving an employee more freedom can be an
excellent reward.
• By giving your employees less supervision, you’re letting them know they’re
trusted and you have confidence in their abilities.
• If you truly trust your employee to do their work without supervision, allow them the
flexibility to work from home on occasion. Of course, whether or not you can allow
your employees to work at home will depend on the work they do. - Give your team members who go above and beyond the call of duty a new
title. Job titles don’t always have to mean more money. Sometimes receiving a title
means more than getting a few more dollars in their paycheck. It shows that you’re
pleased with their work. - Publicly recognize people that do their job well. At your next staff meeting,
present that person with a certificate. Create a bulletin board in the staff lounge that
has photographs of honored employees to continue to recognize them for their good
work. - Encourage your team by giving them discount coupons to local businesses in
your area. This could be a free movie and popcorn at the movie theater, reduced
entrance at a family park, or a coupon for a free turkey around the holidays.
When employees feel like they matter, they’re much more willing to give their all
for a company.
Happy Employee Appreciation Day!
The day of this post is Employee Appreciation Day, a great day to evaluate how you are showing appreciation, but these ideas apply any day of the year. Use some of these ways to reward people for a job well done. Not only will your team enjoy
their job and the workplace much more, but you’ll find they’re more productive as well.
Recognize and reward a job well done and your company will ultimately reap the benefits.
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