Who, in general, needs this gratitude for the work? What is it like, for whom and from whom, and in what manifestation - abstract or concrete? Or is it a rather vague concept for us? Let's talk here about what it means to thank an employee for a good job.
Motivation system
Let's start with the fact that every right leader knows that for successful work, good employees need to be protected and cherished, regularly encouraged - financially and non-materially. Many advanced companies create a whole system of employee motivation: bonuses, honor board, corporate gatherings on Fridays, celebration of colleagues' birthdays at the expense of the company. Creating such a system will require some imagination and skill from the boss!
Scoreboard
Earlier, in Soviet times, it can be said that the dream of a worker was to be on the honor roll. For the hero who overfulfilled the plan, a beautiful photo on it was akin to publication in the press (which was also perceived as motivation, as gratitude for the work). Sothe person was given to understand: you worked well - your work is noted, we are proud of you. If it’s bad: you’re walking, drinking, hooligans - for this case there were so-called “black” boards, where photographs of brawlers were hung for educational purposes. There was also a public court, where the misdeeds of the unworthy were examined, reprimands were issued. And despite all the surrealism of what was happening (in the opinion of a contemporary), it all worked in the best possible way, that is, very effectively.
Thank you letter
You can also express your gratitude for the work in writing. That's what a thank you letter is for. It allows you to express gratitude to the employee for the good performance of the task, work, request given to him. The form of the document is not strictly defined by law. Therefore, the manager draws it up in any form, preferably on a beautiful letterhead.
Sample Job Appreciation Letter:
- At the beginning of the letter, write the name of the employee to whom gratitude is expressed.
- The text of the letter of gratitude follows.
- Signature of management, position of thanking person, seal (for solidity).
Corporate subculture
Team spirit, corporate spirit is another way to express gratitude to colleagues for their work. It is intrusive at times, sometimes bordering on violence, but very effective! And still one of the most popularways of non-material motivation. Employees are gathered for trainings, sometimes even against their will, they are forced to go on mass cultural trips, all the memorable dates of the calendar are celebrated on a grand scale. Many people like it, especially beginners. You feel like a real member of a good and friendly team. Then you get used to it, and sometimes it just becomes dreary and boring.
Award as gratitude for work
Despite all of the above, the most popular motivation is still a cash bonus. For many, happiness lies at the bottom of the envelope. Everyone loves this salary bonus! The exception is perhaps the owners of highly paid speci alties. They suffer, for example, due to the fact that they were not understood, underestimated, not entrusted with any interesting, bright task. These subtle souls require special attention from the leadership.
Switching, stress relief
Change the situation from business to informal, relieve stress, relax without leaving the office - it's quite real. And even fashionable. Some firms are now equipping offices with maximum convenience for employees. There are necessarily rest rooms, game rooms. The idea is a switch, a change of scenery, albeit for a few minutes, so that later you can continue to work as efficiently as possible. Make it so that you want to come and do not want to leave! Why not thank you for your work? Eight, sometimes ten hours of a working day will not be as effective if employees cannot switch their attention, change the situation to morepleasant, less formal. This is also called entertainment motivation.
Public reviews
You can implement in the company the collection of electronic feedback from employees about their colleagues. All messages can be placed in free access, publicly. Gratitude and encouragement, censure. Such a system is a good tool for collecting information for subsequent gratitude for the work.
Here are a few more ideas for saying "thank you" to people for their work:
- Reward the employee publicly. This creates a he althy spirit of competition and competition among colleagues.
- Give surprise gifts to your employees just to celebrate your good mood.
- If you can't afford to pay an employee a bonus, give him, for example, an unscheduled day off or vacation.
- Let yourself give exemplary employees a more flexible work schedule.
- Instead of a cash prize, give out a bonus: a subscription to a sports club, a flyer to a restaurant, some certificate for a gift.
- Arrange some kind of sports outing: bike ride, go-karting, bowling, football - which is now popular. It will not be just a vacation, but a desire for sports victory and competition. In team games, the corporate spirit is especially manifested. You can, for example, play football with colleagues from another organization.
- Pay bonuses to those who regularly monitor their he alth, do not get sick, and therefore remain more efficient. Being he althy is prestigious!
- In some firms, it is customary not only to reward the bestworkers, but also jokingly punish the worst. Prizes for the title of the "silver galosh" type will significantly enliven colleagues' sense of humor and stimulate further work.
- Take care of the families of workers. Organize summer holidays for their children. These can be vouchers to a summer he alth camp or a sanatorium.
- In general, there are many more ways to motivate work and gratitude for work. This includes medical preferential insurance (give a free insurance policy), and tickets for a concert of your favorite performer, for a performance in a theater or opera. A smart leader will always be "on horseback" and come up with something new for his colleagues. Make sure that your employees are comfortable not only to work, but also to relax. To make them want to come to work and not want to leave it.
