Recognizing your employees for their achievements is a great way to incentivize them to do more great work. On the other hand, you should also be careful not to give awards and accolades too freely, or they cease to have real meaning or value. In addition, sometimes bonuses or other perks are more appropriate, so it can also be difficult to determine when to give your employees recognition for their achievements and when to give them a bonus, perk, or other type of reward such as trophies or plaques. Here are a few times you might want to give your employee an award.  Truly Stellar Accomplishments  There may be times …

For centuries trophies and medals have been a popular way to have a tangible reminder of a victory. The English word “trophy” was coined in 1550 from its French predecessor, trophée. Today, trophies are a visible way of showing a specific achievement, a way of honoring someone special. Here are 6 examples of great opportunities to consider offering trophies and plaques.  1. Dancing In the world of dance there are several ways trophies and plaques can be used. In dance competitions, the solos, duets, and groups typically have four placements for each category: overall, first, second, and third. End of the year dance recitals are another way awards can be used. …