December is a time of giving. And as a manager, there is no substitute for a sincere thank-you to your employees to help them feel valued and appreciated for their great work. And the holidays are the perfect time, since, frankly, employees are expecting some form of recognition.
Here are a couple of ideas to help your holiday celebrations lead to more productivity in the New Year:
Make the company’s gift your own. Here’s a way to be generous—without spending a dime. You can get more mileage from the company’s holiday gift—whether a fruit basket, turkey, or merchandise item—by personally picking them up and delivering them to your people. As you make the rounds with the gifts, spend a little time with each person and express sincere gratitude for specific contributions. We guarantee the time invested will be well spent.
Don’t forget the card. As important as your gift is to employees this holiday season will be the card that accompanies it. There is no substitute for a sincere thank-you from the boss. Be sure all your communication surrounding your holiday gift is positive and thankful. The ultimate goal of the gift is to make sure employees feel valued and appreciated. After all, they are the ones keeping the doors open every day through this recession.
Measure success. Since you’ve been recognizing throughout the year, it’s helpful to take a moment in December and measure the results of your efforts. Give a quick, verbal survey to your employees and ask what they like and don’t like about their work environment—especially recognition and rewards. The economy is going to heat up and it will become hip to job hop again, so make a plan now to continually improve by creating a workplace where people come and stay committed.
Happy Holidays from the Carrot Culture Group!
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