4 Ways to Give Workplace Recognition

4 Ways to Give Workplace Recognition4 Ways to Give Workplace RecognitionOne of the top five reasons good employees resign voluntarily, a Robert Half survey points out, is a lack of workplace recognition. They simply didnt hear the two words they wanted to hear - thank you.If you want to keep your finance team motivated and happy in their roles, its wise to put some of your own efforts into workplace recognition. Here are four ways you can say thank you to your top talent1. Just say thank youPerformance reviews arent your only opportunity to thank employees for a job well done. Say thank you whenever the words are appropriate. For example, intense projects or a chaotic round of quarterly reporting can leave your accounting and finance crew feeling drained. Thats a perfect time to let them know you appreciate their work.2. Dont just appreciate, compensate - if you canVerbal appreciation goes a long way, but performance bonuses go farther. Think of it this way The scope of employees d uties is outlined in their job descriptions and what they are paid to do. But what if team members go well beyond that scope? Then theyre performing extra services that benefit the organization. And bonuses are recognition for that extra effort.3. Encourage employees to recognize one anotherOf course, a managers appreciation is important. But workplace recognition can come from colleagues too. Consider creating thank-you slips for your staff members to write notes of gratitude to coworkers. Expressing thanks, even for small helpful acts, can go a long way toward building a cohesive team.4. Get creativeWhy not take a step beyond notes and formal acknowledgements in staff meetings? You can thank your staff while spicing up your office culture, at the same time. For example, you could surprise your staff with pastries and a homemade banner. Or you might let employees leave an hour early on a Friday. Or even send out an e-card that turns your image into a character who sings and dance s. Employees will be able to see that you put some effort into thinking of ways to say thanks - just as they put effort into their work.Good managers will recognize that their ability to keep their teams motivated is a factor in their own job performance. Encourage job satisfaction - and a healthy corporate culture that increases retention - by making sure workplace recognition thrives in your office. Subscribe to our newsletterWhen you subscribe to the Robert Half newsletter, youll get articles and resources to help you build and manage a winning accounting and finance team - all sent directly to your inbox. Click the button below to sign up todaySUBSCRIBE NOW