A Joosr Guide to… The Carrot Principle by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton

The next layer of recognition that should be included in your program is career recognition. Most organizations provide some sort of formal recognition on the anniversary of their hiring date

effective formal recognition, and builds trust while also establishing a sense of comradeship and connection with all team members

deliver it in front of the entire team. This gives you the opportunity to explain exactly how they have helped the company, which reinforces the company goals, and also tells the rest of the team that you are a trustworthy and caring manager.

above-and-beyond recognition award should be personal: something that will match their tastes, sensibilities, and interests.

combine day-to-day recognition with above-and-beyond awards

In addition to being frequent, day-to-day praise should be specific

good idea to keep a “frequency log.” Write down each team member’s name, what they did that deserved praise that week, and how you praised them—this way, you can keep track and ensure no one gets left out.

small praises that you can give out—the pat on the back, the Post-it note that says thank you—the ways in which you can regularly express gratitude to your team members.

inclusive and meaningful recognition experiences

you’re going to hold them accountable for when they go wrong, then it’s only fair to hold them accountable for their achievements, too