16Take a Break
For the employees who have worked extra hard and attained outstanding results, an excellent reward is an afternoon or a full day off with pay. This type of recognition instantly shows that you appreciate your employees’ diligence and dedication, and you understand the sacrifices they have made to get the job done.
This reward is best given as a surprise, rather than stipulated as a possible outcome if certain goals are met. If you present the possibility of time off at the outset of the project, but the project falls short or other time-consuming projects develop just as this one is wrapping up, there can be problems.
Besides, surprising an employee with time off is far more fun, and that’s a great addition to any workplace. When ...
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