Make Their Day!: Employee Recognition That Works

by Cindy Ventrice

Written from the employees' viewpoint, this book explains why good working relationships form the core of effective workplace recognition

Genres: Leadership, Nonfiction

216 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2003

Reviews

[Dmytro · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the title suggests, this book talks about recognition. This is something all people crave. The more recognition a leader can provide to his/her team, they better the team will perform.

4 elements of recognition are:
1) Praise
2) Thankfulness
3) Respect
4) Opportunity

The book really goes in depth in each of these aspects and provides examples for all of these. The value of the book is in the examples so a leader can see how they can apply these concepts to their daily activities.

The 2 main themes:
1) Recognition has to be very specific. What are you thanking them for? What is the monetary award for?
2) Be timely, the sooner you recognize a person after they do something the better.

[Brittany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great advice on recognition and how it works in the workplace.

[Heather]

Another book I reviewed for my meetings and events column. This one is aimed towards managers and describes just how to recognize employees so they know they've been recognized and appreciate it. Now if we can get our managers to read the book, we're all set.

[Gail Park · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good ideas for rewarding, praising, encouraging employees. Lots of research went into looking at several companies and interviewing both managers and employees.

[brenda mcintyre · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ho hum

saying the same things over and over does not a good book make. the digital format is awful too. can read the abstract and get all the info you need.