Pride as Employee Recognition
In Make Their Day I talk about the recognition that is inherent in working for an organization that employees are proud of. It may be that the company produces a great product or performs a valuable service. It may be the organization is making a significant effort to become a “green” enterprise. It may be that the company is heavily involved in the community.
It is valuable recognition when people can say “I work for _____” with pride in their voices. Their affiliation provides recognition.
When the organization is a social service nonprofit, pride comes relatively easy. It is a little more difficult for a for-profit corporation. It requires an internal and external PR effort coupled with real work to create something employees can be proud of.
Do you say “I work for _______” with pride? I would love to hear your story. Tell me about your organization. What do they do that creates this sense of pride? Lets provide some positive press for some terrific organizations!
Date: September 16, 2008
Categories: employee recognition, employees, engagement, leadership, loyalty, make their day, managing, quality, recognition, recognition in difficult times
