Recognise
Description
These resources will help leaders to signal awareness of, approval of, and genuine appreciation for employee efforts and to look beyond pay when finding ways to motivate.
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Resources
The Power of Appreciation
Author Mike Robbins tells a few stories about the difference between recognition and appreciation in this TED Talk. This is an important distinction for leaders who want to improve the impact, productivity, and well-being of individuals and teams within their organisation, and especially when seeking buy-in for new policies and processes.
Swag, cash or kudos: The best rewards of employee engagement
This article by Suzan Hunt Stevens, founder of WeSpire, gives an overview of some of the options available to you for recognising employees when it comes to sustainability. She offers some examples from leading companies which speak to the importance of tapping in to the reward/recognition structures that are already established in your organisation.
Hitting the Sweet Spot of Employees, Innovation & Sustainability
This article talks about the untapped value of employee insights on sustainability. The article gives examples of companies rewarding employee innovations and provides examples of innovations that resulted in companies earning over $100 million in revenues.
The Power of Rewards and Recognition in Sustainability Programs
The article talks about Harvard University's Green Carpet Awards program as an example of a successful internal rewards program that helps reduce environmental impact, saves money, and rewards the sustainability efforts of Harvard's students, staff, and faculty.
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