If you want people to engage within your company and stick around for the long haul, consider an employee recognition and service awards program. After all, your employees are your most valuable commodity. Recognize their hard work and you’ll see increased productivity, improved morale, and ultimately, a better bottom line. According to one study, 78% of U.S. workers report that being recognized motivates them at their job. (If you’re still thinking that all of this recognition stuff is just another way to spend money, these statistics might change your mind.) You don’t have to spend a fortune or even get super fancy with it. Just decide what milestones you want to recognize, and choose appropriate gifts for each reward. Typical programs honor years of service (for example, 5, 10, 15 years and so on) as well as retirement. However, since millennials tend to change jobs more frequently, you might want to consider recognizing other milestones early and often. A few ideas include on-boarding gifts, birthday gifts, and awards for specific achievements. Take a look at some of our bestselling employee recognition and service awards. #1: Classic awards, like plaques, crystal or glass awards. You can’t go wrong with a beautiful award that’s personalized and presented in a meaningful way. For a traditional gift, gravitate towards crystal or plaques. If you want a more modern spin on the classics, look to full color and art glass pieces instead.
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