Reward your staff to reap rewards

There are few things more important to the successful operation of a business than its staff members; it’s been proven over and over that the more happy and contented a workforce is, the more productive it is – and that’s always a good thing for any type of company.

One way that you can ensure your workforce stays onside is with rewards – they don’t have to be big or flashy, but the acknowledgement of a job well done can really help to boost morale. This can be as simple as a heartfelt note and an afternoon off for an individual who’s performed well or as elaborate as a glitzy annual awards evening with some fabulous celebrity speakers from top entertainment agencies.

We’ve compiled a short list of the best ways to show your appreciation for a hard working staff-team.

Bonuses

For the big things there’s nothing like a bit of extra cash in the next paycheque – but don’t let an automatic bonus culture develop, ensure that they’re awarded according to the level of work put in.
Landing a new client or launching a new project successfully could, for instance, be a great opportunity to offer a bonus to the staff members involved and incentivise others to work equally hard to achieve goals for your business.

Your employees are sure to appreciate this more than anything, but there are some much cheaper ways to reward people too.

Random gifts.

In many companies staff are rewarded with an easter egg at Easter, an extra day off around bank holidays or a hamper at Christmas time unilaterally. It’s a small outgoing for the company in the grand scheme of things that can really foster good feeling among colleagues.

Small gifts like this can encourage a sense of loyalty to your company which may mean staff being more open to working late and going the extra mile on occasion – they’ll feel valued and appreciated, which will in turn make them value and appreciate their employment.

Awards evening

Many businesses offer staff an all-expenses paid annual awards evening, where accomplishments are recognised. Depending on the size of your company, this could be anything from an intimate soiree to a pull-the-stops out bash.

Offer perks like free flowing booze, good food and interesting after dinner speakers and you’ll have staff eating out of your hand – they’ll also get an opportunity to socialise outside of work, which is excellent for team-building and an important part of an effective workforce.

Talent agency London

If you’re looking for celebrity speakers for an event like a corporate awards ceremony, a staff conference or a development day, then get in touch with London based celebrity talent agent MN2S. They’ve got after dinner speakers available to suit every event and demographic perfectly.