"It is amazing what men will do for little scraps of colored ribbon."
-Napoleon Bonaparte
A Recognition System is a network of strategically linked recognition programs that acknowledges measurable work and reinforces performance standards. Well-crafted Recognition Systems can improve morale, increase productivity, reduce employee turnover and absenteeism, strengthen customer loyalty and retention, and build teamwork through peer recognition and respect. Recognition Systems can also strengthen your brand image internally among employees and business partners.
Why Recognition Systems instead of recognition programs? Because we believe that the most effective recognition programs are linked to other programs and experiences within your corporate culture. These programs should work in a systematic fashion to consistently communicate your brand message to your employees and business partners.
The Miller Company works with our clients to implement a number of programs within a Recognition System, including:
- Peer-to-Peer Recognition Programs
- Performance Recognition Programs
- Tenure Recognition Programs (years of service)
The internal brand message communicated to your people through each recognition program must align with the external brand message communicated to your customers. Any disconnect will minimize the benefits of recognition.