1001 Ways to Reward Employees

Author: Nelson/Ng and Zhong He
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Bestselling book from Business Week with over a million copies sold. Research shows that the most effective way to reward employees is for managers to give them individual recognition. This book is like a management treasure chest, collecting creative examples of employee rewards from various industries across the United States. By utilizing the reward methods in this book, not only can work morale be boosted, but organizational efficiency can also be enhanced. A pat on the shoulder is always better than kicking someone from behind to motivate them forward, because everyone wants their value to be recognized by others. However, unfortunately, most managers have yet to understand the potential power of recognition and rewards. They are either helpless in the face of their employees' lackluster work ethic or unable to find ways to express appreciation, leaving high-performing employees feeling unacknowledged. This is a critical issue in human resource management for many companies. Based on years of management experience and specific examples from renowned companies across the United States, the authors of this book provide managers with innovative and diverse methods for rewarding employees from multiple perspectives. From no-cost informal rewards to formal rewards for special achievements and contributions that receive company-wide attention, the options are endless. For managers, praise, recognition, and rewards are no longer optional—they will create joy and a sense of accomplishment in the workplace for employees—no employee is mediocre, and with this book, they can all become outstanding.