Managers take note: Money isn’t necessarily a motivator, but rather a representation of of some level of appreciation – the degree of which depends on many factors, not just the size of the monetary award. And worthless made-up awards are the equivalent of “Employee of the Month”. Don’t get it twisted.
This is a great article that delves into the value of true employee appreciation and what you can do to show it.
- Under-appreciated People Underperform
http://www.cameronmorrissey.com/blog/under-appreciated-people-under-perform
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