Acknowledging employees for workplace achievement is essential to improve morale and increase retention and productivity. Implementing rewards may sound like an expensive initiative; however, employers can save money by rewarding staff digitally. Discover our top five affordable ways to reward your team.
Rewarding staff is a great way to improve retention and boost morale.1. Send employees personal emails
Sending an email might seem like a very straightforward way to acknowledge staff for workplace contributions; however, a personalized and thoughtfully worded email goes a long way in helping an employee realize their value. It’s simple, free and it will motivate and encourage staff to continue to excel in their field.
2. Introduce gamified strategies
Gamification is a fun way to motivate and reward staff via healthy competition.
Gamification is the process of adding games or fun elements to a task. It can increase workplace participation, and it’s a fun way to motivate and reward staff while implementing healthy competition among teams. Rewards can be based on individual or team targets such as the percentage of calls handled by type or total talk time. Based on the outcome, prizes like a team lunch or a coffee voucher will boost staff morale and productivity.
3. Give an online gift card
Corporate gift cards are an easy way to reward employees with differing interests. By personalizing a gift card, you can show that you’re aware of what motivates an individual, and have taken the time to think about a gift you know they’ll appreciate.
Providing employees with opportunities to upskill will show that you’re invested in their future.4. Acknowledge staff on a social platform
Acknowledgements on social platforms such as LinkedIn or Workplace by Facebook are an excellent way to boost staff morale and to publicly reward employees for their contribution. Employees will be able to interact with one another by liking, sharing and commenting on their colleagues’ achievements. This can heighten team communication and create a sense of comradery.
5. Provide opportunities for professional development
Employees are always looking for ways to develop and to improve their skill set. Providing the chance for them to take an online course, attend a training session, motivational talk or industry event is a great way to reward their hard work and to show that you are invested in their future and career progression. Call Design’s training courses are the perfect way to upskill staff and optimize your workplace.
If you’re looking for more ways to motivate your staff and improve productivity, get in contact with the experts at Call Design today.