Valuing staff is key to a small business.
As well as valuing staff as a personal and business mindset, we need to be explicit about letting them know. Don't just assume they know already.
10 Ways To Thank Staff
- Thank indivdual staff members in person face to face or by phone
- Thank indivdual staff members in person face to face or by phone
- Acknowledge individual contributions at staff meetings
- Acknowledge group contributions at staff meetings
- Send a hand written thank you note
- Send a brief but sincere email thanking them
- Nominate them for an award & let them know
- Give them e.g. a monetary bonus or movie ticket with a note or in person
- Thank them and give them positive feedback
- Thank them by name
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What Are Your Thoughts?
- What are the most effective ways to thank staff? How do your staff respond? How do you like to be thanked?
I think the most effective, impressionable way to thank any staff is just saying those two lovely words, "thank you." Of course, steak dinners aren't bad either!
Posted by: Bridget | December 4, 2007 10:26 AM | Permalink to Comment