The Promo Coach

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When it comes to employee incentives many managers wonder, “Do employee incentives work?”

The answer to that is a resounding yes! and no!.

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Giving employees incentives to work smarter is an important part of motivating your employees.

You can take that a step further by implementing an employee awards ceremony. A great time to do this is just before the holidays. There are a few steps that you need to take if you are interested in creating this program.

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It has been proven that satisfied and content employees who feel appreciated most often translate into a higher level of productivity and growth within a company. Business owners and supervisors stand to gain a great deal when they provide rewards and incentives for their employees, which serves as encouragement and most importantly – a sense of belonging to a team.

Rewarding employees is detrimental to business development.  Over the years, numerous companies have benefited from rewarding their employees for a job well done.

This practice has been seen in the Employee of the Month parking space to the gold watch given to employees who have delivered impressive years of service and loyalty. Morale increases throughout the work place environment when employers acknowledge and show interest in their employees. The staff then knows that the higher ups are paying attention to the hard work they accomplish. When employees feel like an asset to the company, their enthusiasm shows through in the work they produce. In the end, many businesses that reward their employees stand to profit in the long run, as it boosts overall company pride. 

Companies show their gratitude in their employees in many different ways. As mentioned before, some companies select an Employee of the Month and often reward an advantageous parking space accompanied by other highlighted achievements. One of the most common ways to showcase the diligent work ethic of an employee is to award a plaque or framed certificate.

Sometimes, a bulletin board may honor various employees throughout the year for the entire office to take notice. Announcements regarding excellence within a company are also broadcasted over a PA system, shared during group meetings, or sent to all workers by way of email.

At times, personalized corporate gifts are honored. The depth, meaning, motive, and results of awarding employees depend on the company, as some businesses rely on incentives to increase productivity and spark added interest in employees. For instance, employees who sell the most products or land the most lucrative clients may receive a bonus or other perks as a reward. This may include use of the company car, free membership to the gym, access to the country club or exclusive golf course, or complimentary airline tickets. The possibilities are truly endless and don’t always have to push the limits of luxury – a simple assortment of doughnuts in the conference room to say “thank you” is also effective.

The work environment of a company is a good indicator of when and how to reward. Some employees enjoy monthly reminders, while others strive to receive acknowledgment as soon as a particular project, assignment, or task has been successfully completed. Usually, the importance of the reward is heightened when all or most of their co-workers are in the office to share in their achievement. The presence of executives or partners (when applicable) also enhances the moment. Sometimes, employees look forward to a formal get-together, such as a banquet or awards ceremony in order to bask in their glory.

Everyone would like to think that they will never need to know how to handle an angry client.

It happens. Your business can be going along smoothly for a period of time and then all of a sudden someone drops the ball, a deadline isn’t met, or an important order is totally messed up. The client is furious.

The clock is ticking, you have a very short time to do damage control. What do you do? (continue reading…)

If you are looking for a unique corporate gift to pass to clients, employees or partners, have you taken stadium blankets into consideration? Stadium blankets make great gifts because they are universal and versatile. This is a gift that bears no gender. Male and female clients alike would enjoy this gift and make great uses of it. Also, you don’t have to be a sports fan.

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Writing business thank you notes is part of good business manners. Good manners have never gone out of style and this is especially true in business.

If you want to set yourself apart from the competition, and you do, it is important to cultivate the habit of writing thank you notes for your business. (continue reading…)

More and more customers want to see the more tender and compassionate side of business. It is no longer good enough to be good enough, you must be compassionate, and socially responsible as well.

Corporations and small business alike have a tendency to write out detailed business plans…and that is a good thing. However, many of them fail to write up a code of ethics and this may be a grave mistake. (continue reading…)

Competition is keen among businesses as people continue to tighten their budget belts. The government may say that there is not a recession but is seems most believe otherwise.

A company can have a fantastic website, use great SEO, know their market, and still not pull in the customers that they want. Why?
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That sounds odd, doesn’t it?

In business, when you give a gift, you want the recipient to feel that you have considered them in the choosing of the gift, yet it also needs to not be too personal. Something they can use and enjoy with out feeling that you have stepped over the line. (continue reading…)