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Partners in Excellence Program Rewards with Work-Life Balance Opportunities
One organization recognizes its partners in excellence with valuable work-life opportunities.
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Peer Praise Boards Fun Way to Recognize Co-Workers
Enable peer praise in your organization with a community board like this one.
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Peer Recognition Program Recognizes Nominators
Be sure to recognize those who nominate others in a peer recognition program.
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Pocket Praise Program Boosts Team Morale
One recognition practitioner created her own recognition program using Pocket Praise cards and fun, low-cost rewards.
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Recognition Coins make Change Outside the Workplace
Recognition coins are used as a tool to encourage others in this example.
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Recognition Events Planned with Ease
Learn how to streamline planning for recognition events with this great tip from a fellow recognition practitioner.
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Recognition Fun Day a Team Favorite
One operations department gets together for a little fun every quarter to increase team morale and camaradarie.
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Recognition Program brings SMILES to Employees’ Faces
Read about this call center's peer recognition program, SMILES.
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Safety Program Pays
A few years ago we started a safety program and our employees have really taken kindly to it.
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Spice up Office Meetings
Spice up office meetings with team building activities like Kathryn did!
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Spring Cleaning Time Recognizes Employees’ Hard Work
Spring cleaning can engage employees and be fun for the whole office! Learn how one office made spring cleaning a fun, team activity.
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Team Effort gets the Job Done Faster
Working as a team and putting forth a team effort can be a reward itself!
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The Season of Recognition
The purpose of the season of recognition is to recognize the successes of the organization and shine a spotlight on top performing individuals and teams. How are you planning on celebrating? Here are a few recognition ideas for some of the typical holiday celebrations.
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Themed Event Kicks off Summer, Boosts Morale
One organization uses themed events for team celebrations and parties which boost morale.
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Use a Team Theme to Encourage Your Staff!
One recognition practitioner shares how a surprise appreciation day with a team theme made her employees' day.
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Year-End Employee Morale Boosters
The October Recognition at Work Newsletter shares tips and ideas for boosting employee morale at the end of the year.
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