Generally people don t want something for nothing as much as they want something for something recognition for a job well done. Give the big picture of how the accomplishment ties into the organization s goals while focusing on the significance and achievement to the person being honored. Recognition is most meaningful when employers notice a job performed well and do something to acknowledge it in a timely, sincere and specific way. You must find out what motivates your employees. You can do this personally, through surveys, letters, new hiring forms, email, or meetings.
Motivators don t have to cost a lot of money.