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There are many forms of Recognition and Reward that can bestowed on an employee.  Recognition if its purest form is most meaningful when it is from the heart and from a respected boss or colleague.  Mark Twain has said “I can live for 2 months on a good compliment,” Recognition needs to be personable and specific not spread like peanut butter or generic.   When recognition is given in a very sincere way like using the person’s name, citing what they did to earn the recognition and often given in front of their teammates, it can be like a gift that will not be forgotten.  Research shows us that employees need recognition every 7 days from their management to feel engaged and “noticed”  Giving away “stuff” with recognition can be a crunch since you will often place more emphasis on the  reward vs. what someone did to earn the recognition.   Try recognizing a stranger that is assisting you, see how simple it is to make them feel valued and appreciated.  I bet you will also notice them smile and appear more eager to help you. (And you did not give them anything tangible either!)   Now, imagine the power of your company if all your managers recognized your employees every 7 days in a meaningful way.

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