Comments for Recognize Right Blog: Unlock the People Potential in Your Organization

Comment on Keep Employees Happy with Flexible Schedules by Drew Hawkins

Drew Hawkins — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:08:34 +0000

Telecommuting is a great option. I do all my work from the office 99% of the time. However, due to a major flood I was stranded out of town and couldn’t make it to the office, making to where I had no choice but to telecommute that day. I would have to say I “worked” less hours than normal but got a lot more accomplished than normal too.

Comment on Recession 101 by David Olson

David Olson — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:12:36 +0000

I love them and had been wondering how they were being financed. Leave it to Louise Anderson to find the answer!!

Thanks, Dave

Comment on Recognition is Fun! by Louise Anderson

Louise Anderson — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:39:11 +0000

Drew, you are exactly right. There is allot of data that proves the financial benefits of those little steps to say thank you and it makes you feel great TOO!
Thank you for your comments.

Comment on Recognition is Fun! by Drew Hawkins

Drew Hawkins — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:20:25 +0000

One of the best points made is that recognition can be done informally too. It doesn’t take an entire structured program just to stop and say thanks for someone’s hard work. Little steps like that make an overall incentives program that much more successful.

Comment on The Importance of People by Hinda Incentives

Hinda Incentives — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:09:38 +0000

I think what some organizations don’t understand is that how you treat your workers has a direct correlation on how they represent your company to clients, customers and prospects. Taking the extra step to show employees that they really are valuable goes a long way toward the bottom line.

Comment on Client Session Provides Valuable Feedback by Louise Anderson

Louise Anderson — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:20:45 +0000

Michelle,
I would be happy to talk with you and potentially share additional information that may be of interest based on your needs. Please e-mail me if you are interested.

I am on the board of directors for the Incentive Marketing Association and we have have access to powerful research and case studies.

Comment on Client Session Provides Valuable Feedback by Michelle Quint

Michelle Quint — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:24:46 +0000

Interesting information! I am currently working on a Compensation, Rewards & Recognition conference, I am very interested to learn more!

Comment on Feed My Starving Children by Louise Anderson

Louise Anderson — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:46:28 +0000

Dave,
I wanted to get back to you on your request on how to recognize small teams of people.

Provide regular thank you’s that are specific to what the individual or team did to recieve the special recognition. If you can allow them to accumulate their Dave Bucks or whatever name you want to put on them, you will encourage goal setting and start to focus your entire team on what is most important.

The best part is you start to get everyone looking at what is working and how to improve on those things that are not. See if you can get other managers to join in to recognize your team mates by giving then specific feedback or even where they let you know what a great job they did so you can hand out the recognition and mini team meetings. You can create the WOW factor.

Comment on Client Session Provides Valuable Feedback by David Olson

David Olson — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:34:14 +0000

Great post Louise – especially in these tough times. I am a strong believer in recognition. Currently I am working at a company with less than 30 employees. As the Customer Service Manager I have 7 direct reports. I wonder if you and your readers have suggestions for a more formalized program in this smaller headcount [and budget $ ] setting.

thanks, David

Comment on Feed My Starving Children by David Olson

David Olson — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:30:35 +0000

Anderson Performance Improvement leading the way with great things as always. Congratulations Louise and everyone. I miss you folks and often wonder how things are going – especially when driving south on highway 61. David