Why
Give Recognition?
When would you recognize a staff member?
Have you observed an employee or co-worker doing any of the following?
Consistently
doing an exceptional job.
Going
above and beyond their written job expectations.
Making
the extra effort to satisfy our customers.
Consistently
projecting a positive attitude in the workplace.
Suggesting
ways to improve methods and procedures.
Taking
the initiative to obtain additional skills.
Making
improvements in his or her performance.
Being
willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
Volunteering
to help a co-worker, assist with a committee or participate in a
specific work assignment.
Why provide recognition?
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Facilities Operations Climate Assessment Survey in 2001 noted that recognition for a job well done was one of the items staff members felt needed the most improvement on and was lacking the most.
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Recognition shows employees that they are appreciated and that their contributions count.
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Recognition increases employee self-esteem which improves morale and leads to a more positive workplace overall, increasing productivity and building commitment to the organization.
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When an employee goes out of their way and does something outstanding, management should signal "Good Job." This builds a culture of excellence and encourages giving that extra effort.
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Recognition improves interaction between supervisors and staff and among staff when they recognize each other's notable achievements.
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Employee recognition decreases stress, absenteeism, turnover and related costs - essential to do in these times of heavier workloads and deflated morale.
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Recognition nurtures pride and enthusiasm
- It's the right thing to do! Everybody, all of us want and need to be recognized when they've worked hard and done an extra special job.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then,
is not an act but a habit.”Aristotle