Watching an award presentation, coworkers can’t help but wonder…
It’s happened to us. Probably to you, too. As you watch an award presentation, you find yourself thinking, “What would they have said about me?” And deep down inside, you know you’d really like to find out.
That’s the power of recognition. It affects everyone in attendance, not just the employee in the spotlight. It gets them thinking and planning. One thing is sure: no one tunes out during a recognition moment.
That’s exactly why it’s the perfect place to talk about your company values. By recognizing very specific employee achievements and showing how they support company goals, you teach employees to think strategically—minus the long, boring speeches. Everything you say during an award presentation is couched in a very personal, emotionally charged context that goes straight to employees’ hearts (where a wallet card or newsletter could never go). And the award itself provides the motivation for employees to go out and get it done.