5 Employee of the Month Ideas That Pay Off

40% of employees who don't receive any sort of significant recognition will do the bare minimum of their job descriptions. Once they receive that recognition, 85% of them will begin to go above and beyond in their positions.

Those are pretty powerful numbers that speak to the importance of recognizing your employees. It makes sense, right? We all want to do meaningful work, and it's easy to lose sight of that goal in the daily grind.

One of the best recognition tactics is an Employee of the Month program. They're great for motivating your employees by helping to provide them with meaning in the workplace.

Keep reading for 5 awesome employee of the month ideas to get your recognition game rolling.

Trophies

Trophies are the most tried and true form of employee recognition. They sit right on your employees' desk, reminding them of their hard work every day.

The longer you're in business, the more trophies your employees will have. Your employees will eventually start competing to see who can earn the most trophies!

Opt for a fun, personalized trophy that's specific to your employee of the month. If you chose them specifically for their penchant to go above and beyond, get them a trophy that symbolizes that. If you chose them based on attendance, choose a trophy that shows off their dedication.

Field Day

It's just a fact: coming into the office can get old fast. As humans we crave variety, so even if you love your job, it's good to mix it up every now and then.

Field days are the perfect rewards for employees of the month. Let your employee of the month choose how they want to spend an out-of-office day for the whole team.

Suggest a field day, chock full of exercise to combat that carpal tunnel and team-building strategies. A movie and lunch is also a great option--let your employee of the month pick the movie and the restaurant.

Wall of Fame

There's nothing quite like seeing your name in lights to help remind you of where hard work can take you. The office version? A gold presentation plaque that highlights all of your employees of the month for the year.

In addition to adding their name to the office plaque, consider presenting one to the employee themselves to show off at home or in their office.

Perks

Recognition is important, but rewards are even better! Have you ever wondered why people get so excited about t-shirt cannons? People love swag, especially when they're the only ones getting it.

Make a promotional product basket for your employee of the month. 6 of 10 people keep these for over two years! You could also buy them lunch once a week from their favourite local deli.

Other popular perks include a prime parking spot for the month, or even giving them an extra floating holiday to take at their leisure.

Personalized Gifts

Personalized gifts are a great keepsake for your employee of the month to remember their recognition long-term.

Have a coffee mug, glass growler, or even a whiskey decanter engraved for them to take home. If you want them to keep their gift in the office to motivate them daily, try a presentation clock for the desk or a really nice, engraved pen.

Employee of the Month Ideas

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