5 Employee Recognition Strategies

I never get tired of sharing innovative forms of employee recognition; accordingly, today's must-reads focus on how to recognize and reward hard-working employees.

• It doesn't take money to make an employee feel special. Here are 25 free ways to reward workers. [HR World]
• Get inspired by checking out this fun visual Pinterest board of employee appreciation gifts. [Pinterest]
• Intensive research on the benefits of employee recognition programs. [Forbes]
• There are some great ideas for recognition and rewards by other business professionals in this LinkedIn group. [LinkedIn]
• A list of low-cost ideas to show appreciation for valued employees. [Business Management Daily]