{"id":433,"date":"2021-04-21T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jps-inc.com\/blog\/?p=433"},"modified":"2021-04-21T09:49:38","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T09:49:38","slug":"how-can-you-reward-exceptional-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jps-inc.com\/blog\/how-can-you-reward-exceptional-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can You Reward Exceptional Employees?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to employee appreciation, it\u2019s important to make the effort to reward hard work and dedication. Your budget may not allow for bonus checks or lavish gifts, however it is still essential to acknowledge those who are going the extra mile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for some simple ways to reward employees? We have you covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Reward <\/strong><strong>Employees&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Give Specific Compliments&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/8-things-to-give-your-employees-that-really-show-you-care\">The Muse<\/a> recommends offering specific compliments over generic ones. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good: \u201cThanks for your hard work, Cathy!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Better: \u201cThanks for putting in so much hard work to win over that new client, Cathy!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best: \u201cCathy, I can\u2019t tell you how much I appreciate your hard work to land the new Smith account. We\u2019ve been after that account for several months, so you really stepped up to close an important deal. This is a huge win for you, our team, and the entire company.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specific compliments will let your employees know that you see they are working hard and are paying attention to their efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Provide Growth Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see your employees doing great work, give them opportunities to grow. Reward them with important tasks that will make a difference to the company. An example could be something like tickets to an industry conference where they can expand their network and continue to increase their skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. A Free Meal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering a free breakfast or lunch to employees is an often-appreciated reward. Whether you take your team out or have it catered, make sure your employees know it\u2019s on you and they are being rewarded for their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Get Their Feedback<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an employee who you trust and always produces quality work, ask them how they think the office or company is doing. 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