When the sky is always falling – fighting catastrophic thinking
May 30, 2024 | George Yang | 1 Comment on When the sky is always falling – fighting catastrophic thinking
A flubbed line during a high-profile presentation, a typo on an email to key stakeholders or a boss’s request for a Monday morning meeting with a subject line of “TBD” can all cause stress, fear and worst-case-scenario thinking, also known as catastrophizing. Dr. Tsasha Awong, an instructor at the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing […]
While monetary rewards are valuable and always appreciated, public acknowledgement drives personal achievement and fulfillment in a way that gifts cannot. Tasks driven by monetary reward can result in the expectation that rewards are necessary for positive behaviour. Rather, personal recognition cultivates the drive to do a good job and appreciation for being recognized for those accomplishments. There does need to be additional recognition that comes in the form of tangible rewards, but I personally feel that things that improve employee’s work and home life, like work flexibility, autonomy, education and development opportunities, are more motivational and focus on the employee’s personal growth.
Exactly! Managers need to combine tangible and intangible rewards since not all employees are the same. Thanks, Denise!
Agree – it needs to personalized based on what you know about what is considered valuable to that person
The most effective way to recognize and reward employees is through a personalized approach. Tailor rewards to individual preferences and performance, whether it’s through bonuses, praise, professional development opportunities, or a combination. Regularly acknowledge achievements publicly and privately to motivate and show appreciation for their contributions.
Exactly! Thanks for your comment, Harman!