No matter how old we get, we all love getting a reward. Those little golden stars that we were all rewarded with at school paved the way for a long term expectation for rewards whenever we perform well or go above and beyond the call of duty. As we get older we'd all prefer for those little gold stars to be replaced with little gold coins, and any good employer should provide monetary reward whenever possible if it is deserved. However, not every good dead can always be rewarded with a hefty bonus (unless you're a banker of course). So there need to be other methods of showing your workers that they are appreciated and valued. Rewards can be fashioned out of things you already have access to. Have a route around your office supplies cupboard to see what you can find.
Score Board
Invest in a couple of pin boards, and give one to each team or employee. Whenever a worker does something that deserves recognition reward them with a pin. At the end the quarter, add them all up and give your winner a prize or bonus. Think of it as an updated version of the old school stars system.
Sweets
The easiest way to reward a hard working team is to ply them with chocolates, biscuits and other tasty treats. A box of good quality biscuits can go a long way to making your team feel happy and appreciated.
Extra Play Time
Give your best team a bit of extra time off one afternoon and allow them to take over the meeting room for a bit of extra play time. Get out some board games or get a few rounds or hang man going for some team building fun. Or for true chill out time, stick on a DVD, put the kettle on and give them a well deserved break.
Stationary Picker
Give them a budget and allow them to pick whatever they'd like from your office supplies supplier. I'm sure every worker has had they eye on a new briefcase, posh pen set or electronic diary at some point. If you're getting you office supplies from the right place you'll be able to get some good deals.
Birthdays
There is no excuse for forgetting your colleagues and employees birthdays. Make use of the good deals your stationary supplier has by ordering things that would make great birthday present. Cameras or personal diaries make great gifts but don't have to break the bank.
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Written by Jamie Lyons on behalf of DG Office Supplies and Hearing Aids specialist Digital Hearing Care
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