Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Creative Ideas for Service Awards

It's WOW Wednesday! HR leaders, execs, and managers: How do you WOW the people who go above and beyond for you in your business? Or, how have you been WOWed?

Today's WOW Wednesday idea comes from Yolanda. She says: "At Dolphin Stadium (home of the Miami Dolphins) we give a championship style ring for 20 year anniversaries. For retirement, we give an actual "used" stadium seat, plus a customized watch and a party."

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Monday, August 29, 2011

Low Cost Employee Recognition Ideas

Are you looking for ways to make a positive impact in your workplace, give some thoughtful recognition to your team or colleagues, and stay within a shoestring budget? That sounds like a tall order, but it's possible and Terryberry can help. We've come up with a list of cost-effective recognition ideas that you can implement for little or no cost at all. We know you'll be praising your team in no time!

Whatever it is that your organization is looking to recognize, improve, or achieve, contact Terryberry and we'll assist in developing and implementing an appropriate recognition program that will motivate, engage and inspire your employees.

Do you have an idea to share? Post it to our Facebook page. You just might earn some recognition of your own!

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

#WOWWED: It's WOW Wednesday

It's WOW Wednesday! HR leaders, execs, and managers: How do you WOW the people who go above and beyond for you in your business? Or, how have you been WOWed?

Today's WOW Wednesday idea comes from Dustin. He says: "Our employees really enjoy the annual sports events we plan. Not only for the recognition value, but also for teambuilding and competition between remote site locations. We have a basketball tournament, fishing tournament, bowling tournament, etc.''

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Monday, August 22, 2011

Recognition for Troup County Heroes

Terryberry is priviledged to have been involved in a ceremony in Troup County, Georgia on August 16th honoring three public service officers who exemplified heroic efforts, saving the lives of two citizens.

On June 29, 2011 Deputy Sherriff David Pasley jumped into a lake after a distraught woman jumped off of a boat dock in a possible suicide attempt. Deputy Pasley has very little swimming skills of his own, but acted selfless in a moment of need and was able to save the woman from drowning without even thinking twice.

On July 29, 2011 EMT Kevin Hendrix and Firefighter Rick Smith arrived at a boat access point on West Point Lake to find an elderly man clinging to the door of his sinking pick-up truck with trailer and boat attached. The elderly man and his truck had been submerged in the lake for close to an hour and a half after the truck’s engine shut off and the vehicle rolled into the water. The brave EMT and Firefighter immediately swam out to the victim and swam him 30 feet back to the shore.

One of the many ways that the Troup County chose to honor the three servicemen was by presenting them with Terryberry Honor Kits featuring a lapel pin. It is an honor to have been chosen to provide recognition to these men for their selfless acts of duty.

Special thanks to Dave Maurer, Lou Ann O’Brien, Roni Mason, Greg Butterfield, and all of the Terryberry “hands” that had a part in this very special award presentation.


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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

#WOWWED: It's WOW Wednesday

It's WOW Wednesday! HR leaders, execs, and managers: How do you WOW the people who go above and beyond for you in your business? Or, how have you been WOWed?

Today's WOW Wednesday idea comes from Kimberly. She says: "As a non-profit organization our biggest challenge is having limited funds to do recognition events. Our most successful event is an Employee of the Month Crab Feast. (In Maryland, that's what we do!) However, with budget cuts we couldn't afford crabs this year. We thought the employees were going to take offense to such a time honored tradition, but they didn't. We held a hamburger/hot dog cookout with volleyball and got tremendous feedback. Employees said they felt even more appreciated by the fact that we still recognized them with an event, even if we weren't able to have a crab feast. It was a testament to the fact that employees appreciate recognition!"
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Terryberry: "Be Recognized" Video



When people are recognized for their efforts, they are inspired to achieve more. Press play to discover how Terryberry can help you create a rewarding and inspiring work environment where people achieve their best potential.

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#WOWWED: It's WOW Wednesday

It's WOW Wednesday! HR leaders, execs, and managers: How do you WOW the people who go above and beyond for you in your business? Or, how have you been WOWed?

Today's WOW Wednesday idea comes from Tiffany. She says: "Our success has included a program we call ERecognition - based on our three key objectives (Engagement, Empowerment & Execution). There are paper pads encouraging all co-workers to recognize peer successes."

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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

#WOWWED: It's WOW Wednesday

It's WOW Wednesday! HR leaders, execs, and managers: How do you WOW the people who go above and beyond for you in your business? Or, how have you been WOWed?

Today's WOW Wednesday idea comes from Mary. Mary says: "We have the Fish Awards Program. This program is designed around the Pikes Fish Market in Washington. The awards are named after fish that you can nominate a peer, boss or subordinate for. For example, there's the Salmon Award (working hard swimming up stream on a project), catfish award, shark award, dolphin award (communications), and the guppy award (little things that mean a lot). The big award is the Starfish Award (something that impacts many departments or the whole organization). Our employees have loved it."

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