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Social Media (#socialmedia) is a powerful incentive tool these days.When used in conjunction with employee recognition it become Social Recognition. It makes for a way for employers to build their brand recognition, as well as, build up the company as a place to work. Referrals to the company is paramount to them and using social media, like Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Buzz, and others will help recruit top-notch candidates to consider them as their employer.
Make recognition-giving easy with trending great incentive gifts like Tablet PCs (#iPad), or Gift Cards (#RibbonGifts),and pair that with recognition among the winners peers and community, you will have the impact and a way to create a buzz about you! Within the company you will bring the employees to acknowledge and reward each other regardless of title, seniority, and department, contributing to a sense of teamwork and a culture of recognition. (Incentive Magazine, January February 2011 issue, pg. 24) Let the employee choose the social networking sites (Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, etc.) where he wishes to post the recognition, and all of his networks instantly see the honor.
It’s aWin-Win situation. Both the employer and employee get the benefit of the news! When it comes to employee awards, peer recognition is powerful and employees want to be seen as valuable. The company benefits because now they are seen in the public view as instrumental in that employee’s professional growth. In turn the company can give more details to possible career opportunities within the company by including links to their job posts or the company can promote a community outreach initiative or other public relations idea that can attract potential employees. By being able to reach out beyond the walls of the company, the company may just see their brand and recruitment efforts blossom virally!
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Cheryl Gnad, Incentive Specialist with Out of the Box Gifts and Incentives and Travel Expert for travel incentives – Goin Latin Travel and Event Planning. Facebook: www.facebook.com/goinlatin & Twitter: @GoinLatin
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The economy is lagging for many businesses, but there are signs of it returning….ever so slowly. My own business Out of the Box Gifts and Incentives is still thriving because people love appreciation! Yes, companies are cutting back on how much they are spending but, Incentive Magazine says it is seeing an increase in spending for corporate incentives. Why? Why now? Because as many companies had pulled back in spending for incentives, many saw performance and reaching of goals begin to weaken or come up short! Companies are beginning to invest in their incentive spending to bring back life into their business activities, whether it is to win new customers, or reward loyal staff. Companies can’t afford to lose customers or productivity in this economy.
People thrive on appreciation. Plaques are good, pats on the back are good, the great standby – candy in a mug is good too. But a gift that fits the recipient take more imagination and work to make it have it’s greatest impact. Custom gifting is on the upswing.
If you are looking for ways to accomplish that I can be of service to you. Encouragement, appreciation, making people happy, boosting morale, increasing motivation, recognition, thank yous, achievement, attaining goals, camaraderie, team, winning, great working environments, happy homes, fulfillment — what is on your wish list? Make a plan and make it happen!
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