Rewarding Success
Employees and pupils, alike, respond to appreciation
Schools recognise the importance of promoting a positive learning ethos. The most effective way of doing this is through rewarding pupils for their efforts and endeavours. In turn, pupils develop a positive attitude and behave well both in lessons and around the school. This type of behaviour enhancement will pay dividends in future adult life.
In the workplace, employee recognition is an effective tool that encourages staff to work diligently for the benefit of the business. When you recognise people effectively, you reinforce the actions and behaviours you most want people to repeat. Therefore, adopting an effective employee recognition scheme, such as regular presentation of medals and awards, makes the impact of reward and recognition immediate and powerfully reinforces your appreciation.
Employees and pupils, alike, respond to appreciation expressed through recognition of their good work because it confirms their work is valued. When recognition is paid to an employee, their productivity levels rise, and they are motivated to maintain or improve their good work and behaviour. Similarly, this perception of reward and recognition is how pupils will react to praise for a good piece of coursework, demonstrating excellent behaviour or excelling in a team event or promoting teamwork.
Praise and recognition are essential to an outstanding workplace or school environment. People want to feel respected and valued for their contribution. Everyone appreciates being recognised as an individual or member of a group.
Recognising people and teams for their good work sends an extremely powerful message. It reinforces the importance of personal endeavour and teamwork and promotes a positive outlook on the school, team or business which promotes and rewards recognition, maybe through the giving of shields, trophies, medals or badges.
Recognition is a key success factor and increases productivity and positive behaviour. It also raises staff and pupil morale, which leads to improved performance and attainment of goals. It creates a sense of belonging and loyalty.
•Increased individual productivity
•Greater satisfaction and enjoyment
•Higher loyalty and satisfaction
•Teamwork is enhanced
•Quality employees are retained
•Lower employee turnover
