Is Praising Employees Counterproductive
According to "Is Praising Employees Counterproductive" by Liz Ryan, it is important for managers to celebrate their employee’s successes but it is possible for that same praise to go too far. The point of this article is not to say that managers and leaders should not let their employees know when they're doing a good job, but it does reveal that managers should tread softly in this area. In order for employees to stay motivated and understand that what they are doing is successful, managers should congratulate their successes; positive reinforcement has proved to be a motivator. But while an employer needs to keep that in mind, he/she should also combine it with constructive criticism in order for employees to keep improving and reach their true potential.
When managers are handing out praise, it is important for them to be clear that a compliment does not necessarily mean a raise, that the employee can now slack off, or that improvements and further developments are no longer necessary. If praise and compliments are given in the right way, employees will not only feel good about their accomplishments up to that point but will be motivated to keep improving and reach their true potential.
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Lesley Pfeifer
I think positive reinforcement and appraisal for hard work is a definite must in an organization. I know as an employee, having a manager recognize the work you are doing is extremely gratifying and pushes you to continue the quality of work you have been giving. As a future manager, I plan to implement this same strategy. Verbal feedback for good work, as well as performance appraisals, are great ways to let an employee know that the work the are doing is valued.
ReplyDeletePrior to the performance appraisal, it is important for each person to complete a self-appraisal form which will ensure there is fair hearing and an employee is able to react and discuss the feedback they are receiving. 360-degree feedback can also be a great way to let an excellent employee see the impact of their work. I know personally that if I received positive feedback from supervisors, peers, subordinates, and the customers I was serving, I would be more likely to come to work each day with a positive attitude and drive knowing that what I was doing was valued.
Danielle Trasatti
Team 3
360 degree feedback provides individuals the insight into their behavioral blind spot and able to manage their careers and develop leadership skills, 360 degree feedback system.
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