tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24929435.post5020595221869528939..comments2024-01-16T05:28:06.158-05:00Comments on Employee Engagement, Recognition and Reward Commentary | Globoforce Blog: The Link between Retention, Employee Engagement and RecognitionDerek Irvinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02565283467086029030noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24929435.post-58102754681812688262009-06-15T21:01:46.440-04:002009-06-15T21:01:46.440-04:00I could've said it better myself!
Thanks for ...I could've said it better myself!<br /><br />Thanks for your comment on my blog post about Employee Reward and Recognition.<br /><br />I think what it comes down to is knowing what motivates people because a 'one size fits all' approach to creating a rewards & recognition program isn't the best way to go i.e. not everyone is motivated by just $$ and some value non-monetary rewards such as extra annual leave or a simple thank you!<br /><br />There is a difference between an employee *wanting* to do their best rather than feel like they *have* to out of fear. The former are loyal/productive staff who you want to retain and the latter are your fickle/jump ship employee's who will cost you (i.e. turnover).Melissahttp://blogs.bnetau.com.au/aussierules/category/pooling-resources/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24929435.post-87334217759860670152009-03-18T15:20:00.000-04:002009-03-18T15:20:00.000-04:00Excellent article Derek. When engagement is driven...Excellent article Derek. When engagement is driven by fear it doesn't produce much loyalty or innovation. <BR/><BR/>Managers are heads-down, in the trenches, trying to get an overwhelming amount of work done. Those that will step back and put a few minutes of attention into each employee will reap the rewards of more strategic, focused engagement.<BR/><BR/>Cindy Ventrice, author of <I>Make Their Day Employee Recognition That Works</I>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com