Many managers continue to believe that good employees leave for higher-paying jobs despite numerous studies that have shown workers leave for more complicated reasons – often ones that are more psychological in nature, say Gary Chapman and Paul White in their book “The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace.”
“When staff members feel their contributions are not appreciated and they don’t have a sense of being valued by their employer or supervisor, they look for employment elsewhere.”
The key, say Chapman and White, is to find out how each employee prefers to be recognized. This is where their five languages of appreciation comes into play. “We have found that each person has a primary and secondary language of appreciation. Although we will accept appreciation in all five languages, we will not feel truly encouraged unless the message is communicated through our primary language.”
More on these languages of appreciation will be featured in our March/April 2019 cover feature on motivation in the workplace.
Recognizing with tangible gifts is one of the languages they recommend. These ideas from our advertisers are a starting point for you to consider whether your own recognition efforts need to be recharged.
Your corporate awards and gifts partner
Awarding You produces recognition gifts for top performers and customers. Annual fulfillment programs provide flexibility and offer relief from managerial tasks for our clients. From plaques to custom art and shipping requirements, Awarding You provides white glove service. For more information, visit awardingyou.com.
Individual cruise certificates to motivate and inspire
Royal Caribbean International offers you a turnkey program that recognizes and rewards employees, business partners and clients with an incredible cruise vacation. This Certificate Program treats recipients as the deserving individuals they are, giving them the freedom to go where they want, when they want. Choose from a wide variety of certificates to fit all budgets. Call 800-762-0458 to learn more.
A better way to give gift cards
Choosing gift cards to fit every recipient’s lifestyle is a challenge and a hassle. GC Incentives removes that hassle by sending your recipients personalized engaging communication in print or digital formats with instructions for them to choose from over 200 popular merchants. For a demo on how easy it is to get started, visit go.gcincentives.com/salesandmarketing or call 877-737-0200.
Onsite gifting
A successful gift leaves memories, Maui Jim pioneered the onsite gifting concept over 18 years ago. With a true brand experience, it shows a company is investing in that guest, just as much as that guest invests in that organization. For more information, contact Maui Jim Corporate Gifts at 800-614-6790, email corporategifts@mauijim.com or visit mauijimcorporategifts.com.
Discover how branded currency can help sales flourish
Returning for its 3rd year, Flourish: The Growth of Branded Currency Conference helps brands take advantage of tools like gift card, branded payments, and loyalty programs to increase sales and brand awareness through unique educational and networking offerings. Learn more at flourishcon.com or email hello@flourishcon.com.
A reward of choice
Reward your employees! And let them choose exactly what they want. The U.S. Bank Rewards Card can be used anywhere Visa is accepted in the U.S. For more information, visit usbankrewardsconnect.com or email prepaid@usbank.com.
Reinventing Las Vegas
Caesars Entertainment broke ground on CAESARS FORUM, a brand new 550,000-square-foot conference center, located at the center of Las Vegas Strip. The $375 million investment will feature the two largest pillarless ballrooms in the world, at 110,000 square feet each. For more information, visit www.CAESARSFORUM.com.
Essentials collection
With its grooved bezel, blue, patterned dial, cabochon crown and finely crafted bracelet, this stainless steel timepiece is a sleek representative of the solar-powered Essentials collection by Seiko. Powered by any light, it has an efficient 12-month power reserve once fully charged. Battery change not required. For more information, contact Jeffrey Brenner at jbrenner@seikousa.com or call 201-529-7984.
Building relationships one experience at a time.
1800Flowers.com, Harry and David, and the complete family of brands ensure your recipients will never forget how you made them feel. Whether it’s a gift or enterprise gift card, you’ll see strong ROI and stronger ROR – Return on Relationship. For more information, contact Earl Hurd at ehurd@1800flowers.com or visit 1800Flowers.com/SMM.
