You choose employees based on their ability to perform the work your company requires. However, even the most experienced and talented individuals may have a difficult time maintaining performance if they don't feel you appreciate their work. Utilizing an employee recognition program will help you boost the morale of your employees and give them goals to work toward that will benefit both you and your employees.   Use the Right Reasons The first thing you need to do is determine what your reasons are for creating this type of program. While you want your employees to give their all so your business can benefit, this shouldn't be your sole reason for offering recognition awards. Instead, you should be doing it because you truly appreciate the work your employees do for your business and want to show them in a concrete manner.   Choose Valuable Incentives If the incentives you offer in your employee recognition program aren't appealing to your employees, it isn't going to be an effective motivating factor. Therefore, you need to consider which types of incentives are more likely to attract your employees. Don't offer them something cheap or useless as a reward for hard work.   Get Employee Feedback Don't be afraid of asking your employees what they think of your incentives or how the program is run. Sometimes it can be difficult for the boss or other individual in charge to determine what will appeal to the employees. Consider sending out a survey before you launch the program, as well as after the program has been in place for a little while.   An employee recognition program can be a great way to motivate your employees and encourage them to put their best into their work. Creating a quality program can help you boost morale and improve your retention, giving you the solid workforce you require to be successful. Taking the time to consider what your employees want can help you build a more successful program. If you are interested in setting up an employee recognition program for your business, contact us. We can help you create and run your program more efficiently.