| RECOGNITION PROGRAMMES Strong link between non-cash awards and improved performance Recognition and public praise are strong motivators in the workplace. Not only are they cost-effective, they help raise morale, increase productivity and improve customer service. That is the powerful message to emerge from a study of non-cash awards published in a recent issue of the US human resources magazine Workforce.
A final word "High-performing companies, of course, have always understood the importance of offering awards and incentives that recognise, validate and value outstanding work. They help keep employees motivated and productive, and are effective methods of reinforcing company expectations and goals." — Janet Wiscombe, Workforce, April 2002. Want to know more? Title: "Rewards get results", by Janet Wiscombe, Workforce, April 2002. Availability: Workforce is published monthly by ACC Communications Inc, 245 Fischer Avenue B-2, Costa Mesa, California CA 92626, USA. For subscription services, tel: 001 303 604 1464 (USA 800 444 6485). Or email the online editor Todd Raphael for more information . . . raphaelt@workforce.com. Take a look at the article online – see what you think . . . www.workforce.com/section/02/feature/23/20/04/index.html Posted 1 May 2002 |