PrintUnleashing performance in the workplace!
Have you ever worked at a company where you were recognized too much for your contributions? The answer is probably No!
A common misconception amongst many of today's companies is, "We hire great employees and pay them well. We shouldn't have to incentivize them to do their jobs or exceed our expectations...after all that’s what we pay them to do!"
In sports, when a running back scores a touchdown do we sit back in our armchairs and say "He’s supposed to do that!"? Most of us probably applaud or otherwise celebrate the achievement! However in the workplace we expect our people to go above and beyond. The truth is, there is a reason why the home team usually wins...it’s because somebody is cheering for them....from the moment they step on to the field all the way to the end!
Simply put...we work harder at places where we feel recognized and valued for our contributions! Now more than ever, the time is right to recognize and celebrate your top performers and unleash their potential. These are the individuals that materially affect your bottom line or are instrumental to the success of your business. These high achievers are also typically the very same people that have the highest need to be recognized for their efforts!
