Recognizing Employees
1. Ensure your thank you is immediate. Better late than never doesn't necessarily work in this case. Within 48 hours is a good measure.
2. Be specific. "Thank you for ensuring our deadline was met." "Thank you for staying late to finish the proposal, the client loves it." The message shows you noticed, and care.
3. Tie their achievements back to your company values.
4. Handwrite the thank you hand-written notes go along way to reflect your integrity and builds staff loyalty.
5. Cc the CEO in your email of appreciation, outlining how the employee's effort helped the company. Again, you will be seen as a team player.
6. If layoffs have occurred within the company, the existing team may need additional support. Give it to them, show your genuine appreciation daily.
