Rules
 

• Give it frequently – the more the better!
• It must be varied – be creative, have fun!
• It must be honest – maintain your credibility
• It should be appropriate to the achievement – small deeds, small effort, small recognition.  Big deeds, big time and money, bigger recognition.
• It should be given to the person – recognize the person, not the work
• It should be consistent – be fair to everyone
• It must be timely – if it is too late it loses meaning
• It should be individualized – be up close and personal
• Reward what you want more of – reinforce the positive
• Give it or else – if you don’t recognize their efforts, someone else will

 
 
The Five Senses
 

1. Sight – smiling, signs, balloons, certificates hung on a door
2. Taste – candy, home-baked goods, dinner on the town, mocktails
3. Hearing – saying thank you, applause, a CD of songs recognizing the accomplishments
4. Touch – a card they can hold in their hand, house awards that they carry back with them to their room
5. Smell – roses (I realize this fits in almost all other areas, but I am stretching here!)