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<\/a><\/p>\nWhile employee recognition measures have suffered a downsizing<\/a> in the past decades, there are many cost-effective ways to show appreciation. Here are the 4 best ways to reward teams and team members.<\/p>\n Going out is a game changer. You can take your team out to celebrate something, of course. But what makes going out valuable is that you can also use it for work.<\/p>\n For example, you can schedule your next meeting somewhere nice. Something like a teahouse or a coffee shop. On average, most people find meetings boring and counterproductive. Sure, using smart meetings<\/a> is an improvement in itself. However, moving to a more exciting location is a great way to reward teams.<\/p>\n You can also take this approach to boost creativity, this study claims<\/a>. Changing locations is more than a great way to reward teams. It is a functional approach to a brainstorming session. It does make sense, everybody gets a bit more excited in the new context. Works perfectly fine for rewarding team members or running interviews. And it is a great start-up approach to onboarding new hires<\/a>.<\/p>\n Moreover, plenty entrepreneurs use this as a productivity hack<\/a>. Overlapping functional outcomes with going out to reward teams means you hit two birds with one stone. Besides, you can always use this opportunity to award certain team members. And you can even their invite family members to celebrate.<\/p>\n Here is the issue you solve. Most busy, highly productive people don?t eat healthy<\/a>. It does not have to be this way, but it often is the case.<\/p>\n Generally, healthy choices are met with some level of disapproval<\/a>. Yet, healthy choices are, most often, the best option there is. And more and more company cultures build themselves around healthy habits. From team sports to encouraging healthy sleep habits<\/a> and a better overall work-life balance<\/a>.<\/p>\n Furthermore, here are the added benefits. Most of all, healthy brunches are amazing. There is enough variety to satisfy all appetites and diets. Above all, they are a great way to reduce work pressure<\/a>. And they can be a truly inspired choice, on several counts. Firstly, they fit really well with that last dash before finishing a project. Because it works as a boost of energy and positivity<\/a>. In effect, they help?teams persevere and reach set goals<\/a>.<\/p>\n Secondly, a brunch reward can easily fit in as celebrating a team success. It adds context to bonding and building team trust. Thirdly, it is an amazing way to build happiness at work. It does not have to happen every day, obviously. Lastly, you can also use the brunch as a great way to celebrate the team birthday. Simply add a cake to the brunch.<\/p>\n Half a century ago, casual Fridays (or Aloha Fridays) started making waves through corporate America. They covered a deep-seated need for shifting things around a little. Adding a bit of diversity, flexibility, and spunky change.<\/p>\n Many companies today care very little about a dress code (and don?t do enough for employee recognition<\/a>). In fact, plenty start-ups simply encourage you to come as you are. Teams today, however, still need that extra bit of something to spice things up. Today?s Aloha Friday is all about locations.<\/p>\n Hence, try a work from home day. Telecommuting and working from co-working spaces<\/a> are, in fact, on the rise. More and more teams work together with the help of awesome collaborative tech.<\/a><\/p>\n1. Take your team outdoors<\/h2>\n
2. Reward your team with a brunch treat<\/h2>\n
3. Offer flexible work locations<\/h2>\n
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