6 types of recognition appreciated by employees in Quebec
Does your company have a natural recognition culture? When was the last update on actual employee satisfaction?
Appreciating and recognizing the value of everyone’s work is essential to retaining your staff. It should be an integral part of your working conditions. The best way to determine whether the context needs to be readjusted is to feel out a few factors such as:
- Staff morale;
- Increased turnover;
- Decreased productivity;
- Increased absenteeism;
- Reduced commitment and motivation;
- Reduced customer satisfaction.
Source : Randstad
Survey your staff's satisfaction
A survey remains the best tool for gathering valuable data. It allows you to evaluate your existing recognition programs, or those to be set up.
Simply ask how your employees would like to be rewarded, and offer options to suit your budget. Also leave a box for ideas you may not have thought of.
The last box can allow everyone to express a moment when they felt most appreciated in their career. This may help you decide what kind of appreciation you’d like to see in the majority of cases.
The 6 types of workplace recognition you can offer
Employee recognition is essential for maintaining motivation and commitment. The forms most sought after and appreciated by employees include :
1) Verbal recognition
A simple “thank you” or congratulations on a job well done, expressed privately or publicly, can have a significant impact on employee morale. In fact, it seems to be one of the most popular forms of appreciation. It is important, however, that this is done regularly and consistently.
2) Written recognition
Handwritten notes, personalized e-mails and mentions in internal communications are ways of recognizing individual contributions.
3) Concrete rewards
Bonuses, gift cards or additional benefits to recognize outstanding efforts and motivate employees. They encourage performance and productivity.
4) Formal recognition
These are structured programs, such as “Employee of the Month” or awards ceremonies (after 5 years’ service, promotions, etc.). Employee achievements are officially recognized. In most cases, it takes a long time to receive this type of recognition.
5) Informal recognition
Spontaneous gestures, such as praise at meetings or paid outings (lunch, dinner), peer recognition using a board (physical or virtual). This encourages employees to recognize each other and fosters a collaborative work environment.
6) Development opportunities
Offer training, promotions or stimulating projects in recognition of employees’ skills and potential. This is a demonstration of appreciation of their value and contribution to the company.
Always ask yourself what the purpose of a thank-you or gift is. Some forms of recognition have a short-term effect, others a long-term one. You need to get to know your employees to know what’s most effective and what has the greatest impact. Both for them and for your company.
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