136It’s Your Day

For an individual employee or group that has performed remarkably well and truly helped the entire company, a fitting reward is to establish one day as their special day. This day would bear their name or names, and there would be events throughout the day to honor them.

This day could include a major ceremony where these individuals are recognized, widespread congratulatory posters and decorations, major online recognition, a lunch in their honor, and a special announcement from the president of the company. These employees could also receive appropriate certificates and individualized gifts, and then be allowed to leave early. Perhaps their early departure would be the prelude to a company-paid weekend at a resort.

When employees ...

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