Put it in Writing

A handwritten note is something pretty special these days. It says to the recipient that you took some time and put some thought into what you put on the paper. If you present awards to employees, consider including a personally written note with a special award that you present to an employee. Or try keeping a pack of notes in your desk drawer. Keep it somewhere where it will catch your eye on a daily basis and remind you to jot off a quick note to thank an employee when you've caught them in the act of going that extra mile.