Some cost no money at all, just a little time and effort…
- Open & frequent communications to build trust (never lie or color the truth)
- On-the-Spot Rewards/Recognition Programs–which ANYONE can give to another employee for a special reason (the other employee addresses and solves a problem that is not their responsibility to fix)
- Saying “thank you” for a job well done (give them Certificate of Achievement to hang in their office or cubicle)
- Gift cards for outstanding achievements (or tickets to a sports event, concert, or movie theater)
- Dinner for two
- Challenging new projects (rotate people in and out of projects)
- Temporary assignments/cross-training (work in other departments, interim team leader while team leader on vacation/holiday, etc.)
- Take a sincere interest in their families (partner’s name, number of kids, where they live, etc.). Use this info in your discussions with them from time to time.
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