Staff Member Recognition Ideas.

Any benefits HR/manager can adopt these ways to make staff members feel more appreciated.

The common thread -  using your own communication skills as a powerful tool for increaseing morale.

1. Put in face time

When time permits, managers may want to put in some “face time” with workers. This in and of itself is a type of staff member recognition. Example -  There’s a lot of value in simply walking around the building, chatting with workers.  Ask workers about the personal items they display at their workstations.

In the short-term, folks will notice and appreciate your interest.  Long-term, this may inspire ideas for rewards and incentive programs. the same technique works at  firms with multiple locations.  Make a site visit to get a feel for the morale. This is much cheaper - and often more effective - than designing a formal benefits survey.

2. Send ‘em personalized stuff

Looking for a simple way to show staff members that HR/Benefits cares? Develop a template from which you can send personalized “Welcome” letters to new hires or “Happy Anniversary” notes for employees’ company anniversaries.

3. Target overlooked employees

Most firms have employees (e.g. part-timers) who aren’t eligible for the 401(k), health plan and other company-sponsored benefits.  Small gifts help firms connect with these often-overlooked employees.

Example -  on the first day of spring, send them a packet of flower seeds and attached a note from Benefits. Burston-Marsteller Worldwide has used this simple, low-cost idea and gotten good results.