Thirtythree percent offer maternity leaves more than 13 weeks. Twentythree percent offer elder care resources and referral services and half provide dependent care assistance plans. Money may attract people to the front door, but something else has to keep them from going out the back. Another survey showed the number one reason people quit their jobs was for a lack of recognition and praise. Compensation fell into second place.
Nothing can replace personal recognition and sincere appreciation.
It is a powerful tool in keeping good workers. The Gwinnett County Tax Commissioners' office, located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, has one of the most innovative reward and recognition programs I' ve seen. Since this is a local government, pay raises and promotions are limited. Katherine Sherrington, the Tax Commissioner, realized she needed something to bridge the gap. She also realized that the employees themselves know who works hard and who deserves recognition.