by Brian Thacker | Nov 2, 2026 | Recognition
A padel club’s reputation is built over hundreds of ordinary visits: the welcome at reception, the quality of a coaching session, the organisation of a group booking and the chance to find someone suitable to play against. Awards can bring that work into view. For...
by Brian Thacker | Jul 19, 2026 | Recognition
Employees can value different forms of recognition. One person may appreciate a public mention; another may prefer a quiet thank-you or an opportunity to learn something new. Asking about those preferences helps managers choose a suitable approach. Keep the...
by Brian Thacker | Jul 11, 2026 | Recognition
An employee-of-the-month scheme gives a team a regular occasion to recognise contribution. Whether it is useful depends on how the decision is made, what it celebrates and how employees experience it. Before starting or renewing a scheme, ask what you want it to...
by Brian Thacker | Jul 7, 2026 | Recognition
A recognition scheme can appear open to everyone while favouring the people a manager sees most often. Daytime meetings, office-based nomination forms and a focus on headline project work can make some contributions easier to notice than others. Fair recognition...
by Brian Thacker | Jun 28, 2026 | Recognition
A useful employee thank-you message tells someone what you noticed and why it mattered. It can be brief. The detail that makes it personal is usually the contribution itself, not an elaborate adjective. Use the examples below as starting points. Replace the situation...
by Brian Thacker | Jun 23, 2026 | Recognition
Some work becomes visible when it goes wrong: accurate records, a well-prepared handover, preventative maintenance or the patient explanation that helps a colleague avoid a mistake. When it goes well, the team may simply move on. Recognising this work starts with...
