{"id":1028,"date":"2021-07-05T10:19:53","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T08:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmugdev.wpengine.com\/?p=1028"},"modified":"2022-02-15T16:06:57","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T14:06:57","slug":"9-simple-ways-of-rewarding-employees-while-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/9-simple-ways-of-rewarding-employees-while-on-a-budget","title":{"rendered":"9 Simple Ways of Rewarding Employees while On A Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13fad810952\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13fad810952\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/9-simple-ways-of-rewarding-employees-while-on-a-budget\/#Employee-Recognition_Ideas\" >Employee-Recognition Ideas<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/9-simple-ways-of-rewarding-employees-while-on-a-budget\/#Develop_A_Formal_Appreciation_System\" >Develop A Formal Appreciation System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/9-simple-ways-of-rewarding-employees-while-on-a-budget\/#Verbally_Praise_A_Person\" >Verbally Praise A Person<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/9-simple-ways-of-rewarding-employees-while-on-a-budget\/#Ask_Employees_to_Contribute_Ideas_Towards_Projects\" >Ask Employees to Contribute Ideas Towards Projects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/9-simple-ways-of-rewarding-employees-while-on-a-budget\/#Put_It_In_Writing\" >Put It In Writing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/9-simple-ways-of-rewarding-employees-while-on-a-budget\/#Wall_of_Fame\" >Wall of Fame<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/9-simple-ways-of-rewarding-employees-while-on-a-budget\/#Spontaneous_Treats\" >Spontaneous Treats<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/9-simple-ways-of-rewarding-employees-while-on-a-budget\/#Profile_Your_Employee-of-The_MonthYear_On_Your_Website_and_Social_Media_Pages\" >Profile Your Employee-of-The Month\/Year On Your Website and Social Media Pages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/9-simple-ways-of-rewarding-employees-while-on-a-budget\/#Harness_Their_Other_Talents\" >Harness Their Other Talents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ug\/discover\/9-simple-ways-of-rewarding-employees-while-on-a-budget\/#Informal_Chats\" >Informal Chats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employee-Recognition_Ideas\"><\/span><b>Employee-Recognition Ideas<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the core of any business lies a group of people who make things happen. Great companies become great due to the work put in by their employees. Happy employees make clients happy and make shareholders smile all the way to the bank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are simple ways to reward your employees on a budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Develop_A_Formal_Appreciation_System\"><\/span><b>Develop A Formal Appreciation System<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A formal system helps you allocate a budget for the program, which will mean that you do not over-stretch yourself. A formal program should also include things like nomination processes, which makes it all-inclusive and boosts staff cohesiveness. Such systems will help you encourage things that you want your employees to do more and can include small rewards such as leaving the office earlier or giving out shopping vouchers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verbally_Praise_A_Person\"><\/span><b>Verbally Praise A Person<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, all a person wants to hear is, \u201cGood job\u201d or \u201cThat was a brilliant idea.\u201d These may seem like small things but praises show a person that their work is being recognized.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_Employees_to_Contribute_Ideas_Towards_Projects\"><\/span><b>Ask Employees to Contribute Ideas Towards Projects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may seem obvious but it is not. Asking employees for their ideas makes them realize that they are truly part of the team and increases their commitment towards projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_It_In_Writing\"><\/span><b>Put It In Writing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal praise is nice but an employee feels better when the praise is in writing. It shows that you actually took your time to recognize the person\u2019s efforts. This can be done via email or letters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wall_of_Fame\"><\/span><b>Wall of Fame<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a nice way of showing off a person\u2019s recognition. A wall of fame is simply a place where names are written down on a monthly or quarterly basis, to publicly recognize those who perform well. It is a simple tactic that boosts staff morale and increases job satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spontaneous_Treats\"><\/span><b>Spontaneous Treats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surprise them with breakfast treats, lunch orders at work simply appreciating their hard work. This also gives you a chance to interact with your employees easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Profile_Your_Employee-of-The_MonthYear_On_Your_Website_and_Social_Media_Pages\"><\/span><b>Profile Your Employee-of-The Month\/Year On Your Website and Social Media Pages<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This simple method boosts both the company\u2019s wonderful culture and the employee\u2019 s morale to keep going.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harness_Their_Other_Talents\"><\/span><b>Harness Their Other Talents<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get to know their hobbies beside their work skill sets. This gives you more options to keep your employees happy and involved. This can include events tied to your employee\u2019s hobbies like sport, games etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Informal_Chats\"><\/span><b>Informal Chats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the time off and go sit with the employees to just have a casual chat. As trivial this might seem to you, it is not to the employees. It shows them that you are a part of them and builds a stronger trust in your leadership skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>At the end of the day\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rewarding your employees should be fun and personal. These simple ideas have long term effects and boost your employees\u2019 morale to continue working with you. So, go ahead and create champions out of your workforce without fighting with finance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article originally appeared <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/blog\/rewarding-employees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rewarding your employees can is beneficial and can  boost their morale to continue working with you. 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