Joining the Sodexo Pass team, I was intrigued when my boss asked me to tell her what my favorite snack was on my first day.  I of course answered rice krispy squares as they have been my favorite snack since childhood.  At the end of the day, what was waiting on my desk, a rice krispy square. I know this seems inconsequential, but it made me feel like I was being welcomed into an organization that took the time to know me.  Lets face it, my boss could have put any manner of snack food on my desk, but she took the time to ask and listen to what I wanted.

And it doesn’t stop there.  Our group huddles over baked goods and coffee on every Thursday morning where we take turns telling our stories about the weeks accomplishments (big or small), take time to recognize birthdays and anniversaries, and even plan our monthly dinner outing.  And if you want to see the epitome of service awards, check these out.  They are made for each person individually and give a sense of not just another year of service, but talk about the impact each person has made on the group.

So there you have it.  Personalizing recognition and reward has definitely worked on me.  Now it’s your turn. 

How would you like to be recognized at work? What would you want to be recognized for? And What would you want as an award?