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| <p><strong>Why create a Reward and Recognition Plan</strong></p> |
| <p>A properly designed reward and recognition plan will: reinforce actions and behavior you want people to repeat; systematically celebrate successes and how they are earned; encourage information sharing and feedback; motivate staff to become more involved; improve team and individual performance; improve quality, productivity and customer satisfaction; reduce cost; motivate staff and lessen the chances for burnout.</p> |
| <p>A Rewards and Recognition Plan sets and enforces the expectations for high performance behaviors. Without a reward and recognition plan great work is likely to go unnoticed, enthusiasm gets lost and energy levels drop. </p> |
| <p><strong>important tips for planning an effective recognition system</strong></p> |
| <p>Establish a criteria for identifying what behavior or contribution is reward able</p> |
| <p>All staff must be eligible</p> |
| <p>It should be simple and immediate and reinforce desired outcomes.</p> |
| <p>Rewardees must know what specific actions are being rewarded and recognized.</p> |
| <p>A level of standard for award must be set and any one performing at that level or meets the criteria should receive the award/recognition.</p> |
| <p>Reward/recognition must occur as close to the activity as possible so as to reinforce the action/behavior.</p> |
| <p>Selection process should be by group vote and not through a single manager or supervisor.</p> |
| <p>Rewards should be given for results or achieved outcomes – is usually of significant monetary value.</p> |
| <p>Recognition should be given for actions/activities leading to results. Recognitions may come in the form of certificates, pins, badges, posted photograph, verbal recognition at a meeting etc.</p> |
| <p>Reward and recognition introduces an element of fun into the work environment to motivate and build support.</p> |
| <p>Rewards and Recognition tracks, measures, and celebrates the achievements, results and improvements. This also leads to opportunities for raising the bar for higher standards.</p> |
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