There’s no doubt about it — happy, hardworking employees make the business world go ‘round. They drive production and ensure that customers receive a satisfying experience with the product or service.
But as time goes on, many businesses find that keeping employees engaged in their roles can be a real challenge. And of course, the more employees become disconnected, the greater the toll it takes on everything, from customer satisfaction to product output and sales. Simply put, if employees aren’t satisfied with the place they work, it’s going to show in the bottom line.
So how do business leaders begin to address the problem? While there are many things every company should have in place to address personal issues with employees — like a functioning and capable HR department —there are also everyday actions leaders can take to ensure their team feels seen and appreciated. One of the simplest ways to do this is through employee gifting.
Gallup studies show that recognizing employees for their hard work, skills and individuality offers businesses a wide spectrum of benefits. If you’re considering starting an internal gifting program at your organization, here’s some potential perks you can look forward to:
1. BOOSTED PRODUCTIVITY
As it turns out, employees who have something to look forward to or gain from going the extra mile tend to do so — which helps increase your bottom line. By giving routine recognition for hard work and exemplary performance, you set the standard for the entire workforce and encourage everyone to put their best foot forward in hopes of a reward.
2. CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE
Milestone gifts and weekly, monthly or even quarterly productivity rewards act as constant reminders to your employees that their work matters and can earn them additional prestige, money or rewards. This helps keep them on track for things like monthly work goals, daily timesheets or other productivity metrics that may otherwise be hard to maintain long term.
3. ENHANCED CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
The majority of your customers first come into contact with your employees — not you. With that in mind, ensuring your workers are happy and engaged in their roles is essential to maintaining good standing with all of your external audiences. Employees that feel valued and important are more likely to do their jobs better and give customers a positive — perhaps even memorable — experience.
4. LOWER EMPLOYEE TURNOVER
Why do employees leave companies? It can be a hard question to answer because, the truth is, they leave for many reasons. However, it can’t be denied that a major contribution to turnover is simply unhappiness. A Harvard Business Review survey found that employees that stay at their jobs for longer than six months post-survey were 31% more likely to say they found their work enjoyable. Create a place people enjoy working in, and you’re more likely to hold onto your pool of talent.
5. HIGHER ENGAGEMENT & ATTENDANCE
When we envision our brainstorming sessions and company-wide meetings, we often see a room full of smiling faces eager to offer ideas and get involved. Waning work interest from your employees often presents itself as forms of apathy, distraction and absenteeism. Keep workers passionate about your business’s goals and aspirations by giving rewards to those who help reach milestones or contribute valuable ideas that move the chains up the field.
Happy Employees Make Successful Companies
When a company’s success rides on the motivation of its employees, staying connected to everyone on your team becomes a top priority. If you’re looking for ways to encourage your crew, boost morale and gain loyalty, a gifting program can make all the difference.
At Cane River Pecan Company, we are corporate gifting specialists. With our collection of gourmet pecan gifts and southern specialties, we offer a variety of options to delight and reward your entire team. Explore our selection online or reach out today by calling 1.800.293.8710 to see how we can help customize a solution for you.