Question

1) What considerations do you need to be aware of before you recognize and reward an employee?

(2) What are some awards/rewards you would like to use to recognize an engaged employee?

Answer 1

Question 1 Answer.

Reward system encourage the employee to improve and maintain their performance.

Considerations of reward system includes;

(1). All the employees should be given a chance to participate recognition program. So the employee know what they should do to get reward.

(2). There should be a clear set of criteria for reward system. Criteria should be applicable to employees.

(3). Every employees Should be rewarded who meet the set criteria. A meaningful criteria can make more winners.

(4). Both behaviour and outcomes should be recognised. In most of the institution, reward is given according to the outcomes. But it reduces the chance to make use of reward system as a way to encourage poor performers to improve their work.

(5). Reward should be individualized. Reward should be given according to individuals need.

(6). Try to recognise employee's work always atleast with a "thank you". It will improve relationship.

(7). When an employee is rewarded or recognised, it should be specific, positive and realistic.so it will help the employee to improve their self esteem.

(8). The whole team should also be rewarded to encourage cooperation between the team members.

(9). If looking for good team work, individual reward system should be avoided.

Question 2 Answer.

(1). Employee of the month award.

(2). Work anniversary award

(3). Teamwork award

(4). Sales award

(5). Safety award

(6). Most creative award.