Four Reasons to Give Recognition
By Renée Eaton

There are many reasons why bosses don't give recognition. It could be that you are so busy that the opportunity slips by. That you find giving recognition is embarrassing for both you and the person or that if you single one person out, others might feel slighted. Or perhaps your people know when things are going well and they don't need to hear from you about it.

These and others are all stopping supervisors/managers from giving their employee's the praise they deserve. However, what most people don't realize is that while there are many reasons for holding back on providing recognition, is that there are also some vastly more important reasons for giving it.

1. By recognizing the good work someone was accomplished, you are encouraging them to repeat the behaviours that lead to the right result.

2. You are building their self-esteem and confidence that will lead to better performance.

3. You promote a sense of belonging when you recognize your employees which can lead to increased loyalty to the company and the drive for employees to do their best.

4. You build pride in individual and team accomplishments, increasing levels of performance.

So the next time you find yourself coming up with a "reason" for not recognizing someone's accomplishment, think twice, you may be missing out on more than you think.

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Renée Eaton is a Communications Specialist, researcher and writer for BizXcel Inc. and editor for Generating Greatness.