5 More Ways to Reward Employees

Rewarding employees is one way to build loyalty and show appreciation at the same time. All business owners should want their employees to follow them into battle - and a good way to do this is by creating a climate and culture of appreciation.

Here are 5 more ways to reward your hard-working staff:

1. An MP3 player such as I-Pod or the Zen Nano by Creative (which I prefer!) provides a way to listen to music and actually be even more productive at work.
2. Shirts or sweaters with the company logo for casual Fridays create a real team atmosphere. It also provides free advertising when worn by the employees outside the workplace.
3. An afternoon off is an excellent way to show appreciation and to let the worker relax and enjoy a much-needed break. This would be especially nice after a big project or event.
4. A self-development seminar is a fantastic way to reward, energize, and re-awaken hard-working people. If the seminar is out of town, the trip is an extra bonus. To cut costs and save time, you could bring the seminar in-house for everyone.
5. Create a unique item that is exclusively yours as a reward for any extra effort on the part of your staff. For example, it might be something as simple as a paperweight with your company logo. It could be a state-of-the-art flashlight for the "beacons" in your organization. It could be a model of what you manufacture. It could be a framed motivational poster. Anything that references your acknowledgement of their dedication, hard work, and energy is appreciated when given with sincerity and authenticity.