Creative Ways to Recognize and Reward Employees

Being in the employee recognition business, we’re constantly on the lookout for fresh new ways to recognize and reward employees. We recently came across this “Ultimate List” of creative ways to reward employees by our friends at SnackNation.

We thrive for these creative ideas and would like to share some of our favorites.
Whether your organization is just getting started with the idea of employee recognition or your organization is currently practicing day-to-day recognition, we’re sure you’ll find some clever ideas to take and run with.

1. Hand written note

It’s old school, but effective. Write your employee a note sharing your appreciation for them and their work. It can be in a simple card, or on the first page of a journal you give them.

2. Healthy snacks

Keeping the break room stocked with healthy snacks will keep your employees feeling cared for and productive throughout the long workday.

3. Sporting event tickets

Who doesn’t like a good game? Bonus points if their team is from out of town, and you get them tickets to the game when they play the local team.

4. Secret slow clap

Pack as many people as you can into a room and have the employee being rewarded walk in unknowingly. Proceed to start a slow clap that runs into a standing ovation. It’s sounds funny, but I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t appreciate a good slow clap.

5. Dinner on the boss

Take your employees out for dinner on the house. Everybody loves food, and getting a meal on the boss is much more rewarding than cooking one yourself.

6. Plaques

Get as creative with these awards as you want. People love showing off their achievements.

7. Wall of fame

Make a wall of fame and reward your employees with a spot for their picture to live indefinitely.

8. On-site fitness classes

Glassdoor, who was recently named a top place to work, rewards their employees with on-site fitness classes and catered lunches.

9. Oversized trophy

Employee incentives come in all shapes and sizes.  However, there’s something about an oversized trophy that will make their accomplishment just a little bit sweeter.

10. Casual dress day

If there is a “dress code” at your office, reward the company with a day/week when people can dress casually.

View SnackNation’s Ultimate List – 121 Creative Ways to Reward Employees

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