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19 incentives to reward and motivate employees
Labour Bulletin | 5 November, 2009 | Hot Topics:
Inside this issue...
- Money isn’t everything
- 19 incentives to reward and motivate employees
Dear reader,
First off, we had enormous success with our Labour Workshop last week. Janine Nieuwoudt, one of our HR experts, joined us on the second day and chatted about creative ways to reward and motivate your employees.
Money isn’t everything...
While a cash boost is still a very welcome way to accept recognition in the workplace, Janine recommends that you don’t restrict rewarding your employees to this form alone. She asked attendees to come up with alternatives, and they didn’t disappoint!
19 incentives to reward and motivate employees
1. Public recognition
Examples
A picture on the company noticeboard, a letter, an award
2. Mention achievements in your company newsletter
3. Hold birthday teas
4. Provide family incentives (so employees’ families feel part of the company)
5. Offer time off, flexi-time and the option of home offices
6. Give clothing to achievers, branded with your company logo
7. Award new office equipment
8. Decorate workspaces with flowers, paintings, ornaments and sculptures
9. Identify personal wants
Example
One delegate said they were paying for driving lessons for a hard-working employee
10. Hold department lunches when a team does well
11. Offer holidays (they don’t have to be pricey or based overseas)
12. Ask employees for any ideas they have for their division, and
implement them
13. Offer relevant training
14. Organise breakfast/lunch with your MD
15. Offer public transport
Example
If you have a company vehicle, allow an employee who’s done well (and who normally takes public transport) to take the vehicle home for the weekend
16. Drive a new company standard with their ideas
17. Bring treats to customer sites
Example
Doughnuts, a round of coffee
18. Offer status symbols to up-and-coming executives
Example
An opportunity to use your company box at the rugby
19. Give small gifts
Examples
Mouse pads, memory sticks, massages
Until next time,
Nadia Pisanti
Labour Watch Newsletter
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Michelle Govender
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