In honor of this week’s academy awards, I wanted to spend some time thinking about what awards could be given … More
Tag: Reward
What’s in a Name?
As Romeo and Julliet can attest, a name can carry more meaning than it may initially seem. This can also … More
Monetary vs. Non-monetary rewards
Last year I put a survey on this site asking you all what rewards were most meaningful to you as an employee. Salary increases topped the list by a wide margin but the next most popular option was receiving praise from supervisors. This praise can pack a bigger punch when supervisors are able to quantify what impact the employee has made and how he is valued.
Showing Appreciation
People thrive on appreciation at work. It’s not simply that they want a thank you for the time, talent, and … More
Compassionate Working Relationships: Three Qualities that Matter
Boundaries separate and boundaries connect. The critical point is that working relationships have a genuine basis for conveying respect and … More
Crediting Employees
Part of being a manager involves asking employees to develop ideas or perform research which you will later present to … More