Saying Thank You Goes A Long Way!

I think everyone agrees that, once in a while, we have “the week that just won’t end”.   I actually put that in nice words.   Some might use explicatives to describe a week gone wild.   We had a week like that recently, when even though our team maintained enthusiastic, positive attitudes, and smiley faces, some of [...]

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THANK YOU!

The Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching. What a great time of year to take stock of all the things we’re grateful for. Thanksgiving gives us the chance to remember, and acknowledge, all the people who make a difference in life and work. Today, as always, people crave appreciation. The power of gratitude and appreciation is [...]

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RECOGNIZING SUCCESS

“Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion; you must set yourself on fire first.” Reggie Leach, hockey player. To keep team members “fired up” make them “celebrities”.  Your team’s successes, and accomplishments, deserve stellar recognition and rewards.  When your organization recognizes its “stars”, they continue to perform like stars! Now is the time to [...]

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PERSONALIZED CORPORATE AND BUSINESS GIFTS

Personalized corporate gifts make a difference in business. Today’s business gifts are tasteful, useful, appropriate…and appreciated. Business gifts are used for rewards, customer/client thank you’s, branding, incentives, etc. Statistics prove that personalized business gifts are extremely effective in marketing and advertising. A great way to show recognition and appreciation to your business clients, business partners, [...]

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Recognition inspires motivation and morale

Mary Kay Ash said, “There are two things people want more than sex and money – recognition and praise.” Vince Lombardi said, “Some of us will do our jobs well and some will not, but we will all be judged by only one thing – the result.” Despite the popular myth, money isn’t the best [...]

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CASH/MONEY REWARDS VS TANGIBLE RECOGNITION

According to “The Carrot Principle” by Adriuan Gostick and Chester Elton, “Money is not as powerful a reward as many people think. While pay and bonuses must be competitive to attract and retain talented employees, smaller amounts of cash – anything short of $1000. will never make the best rewards because they are so easily [...]

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RECYCLED TROPHY PROGRAM HELPS NON PROFITS

Login | Register | Subscribe Search This company doesn’t need a trophy for its good work — it has plenty — but it does merit a round of applause Donna Gray, owner and president of Total Awards & Promotions in Madison, was on hand Friday for a delivery of 1,020 trophies donated by a group [...]

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CUSTOMER RETENTION – EMPLOYEE CARE

Customer retention is an important subject. Experts say that the way to keep customers is by training and motivating employees to make customer care and satisfaction their primary goal. Companies need to remember that shoppers can choose where to spend their money. Staff customer satisfaction and attitude training should be a part of every company’s [...]

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Donor Recognition is a High Priority

This economy brings serious competition for donor dollars, so besides having an appealing mission, charities competing for contributors, must be able to say a prompt, meaningful thank you in ways that invite additional contributions, or can transform a deferred gift into a current one. The right kinds of appreciation may inspire others to contribute to [...]

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Recognition works!

Employee Recognition Programs March 7, 2010 in 1 (Edit) Recent studies on employee satisfaction have shown that non-monetary recognition … where employees get a tangible reward that gives them “bragging rights”…helps keep that recognition alive longer than bonus dollars. Every employee has a need for praise and recognition and the more often they get it, [...]

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