6 Unique Student Recognition Ideas

Student Recognition Ideas

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Teachers have one of the most important jobs in the world today–educating and molding our youth to be tomorrow’s heroes, leaders and innovators. For this reason, it’s important to put as much effort into the affective part of education as the technical part of education. Affective education is values-based and deals with nurturing the child, rewarding him, and providing incentive…

Upcoming Graduation? Print Your Own Diplomas

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If your private school, academic group, or summer camp is winding down, and it’s time to think about ordering diplomas or certificates of completion, it will be less costly to print your own diplomas through PaperDirect’s extensive selection of diplomas, certificates, and diploma holders. You can choose a template, customize your message, download full color diplomas and print. It’s easy…

Easy, Inexpensive Ways of Boosting Employee Morale

Employee Recognition Ideas

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Do your employees need a little morale booster? Employee morale is defined by the “employees’ outlook, optimism, self-concept, and assured belief in themselves and their organization, its mission, goals, defined path, daily decisions, and employee appreciation. Faith in self and faith in their organization are both important factors in positive employee morale.” If your employees’ morale seems a bit low,…

Motivate With These Employee Incentive Ideas

Employee Recognition Ideas

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Who doesn’t want a pat on the back every now and then? Regardless of age, all people want recognition for a job well done, and people in the business world are no exception. No matter how high your position in a company, you, too, probably want a little acknowledgement when you go above and beyond the call of duty. Not…

Creative Employee-of-the-Month Recognition Suggestions

Employee Recognition Ideas

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Most people are motivated by money to do well at their job, but employee recognition is equally important if you want enthusiastic, motivated employees working with you. In difficult economic times, when money isn’t necessarily available to reward employees, creative employee recognition ideas can certainly come in handy. Ideas for rewarding employees in creative ways are limited only by your imagination!…

Different Types of Diplomas and What They Mean

Student Recognition Ideas

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Not all diplomas are alike and must reflect the exact nature of the education that has been completed. Diploma types vary from school to school, and in most states, decisions about diploma requirements are made by state education officials. Students should speak with parents and counselors and think carefully before deciding which type of diploma is best for them. Ideally, students…

Design a Diploma Certificate for Preschool

Student Recognition Ideas

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We should always recognize a child’s first school experience, so it’s important to design a diploma certificate for pre-school students if you are the director of the school. Receiving some kind of award will make that day even more special and will give the child and parents something tangible to remind them of that wonderful landmark in the child’s life….

Lettertop Certificates a Great Way to Reward Hard Work

Employee Recognition Ideas

Lettertop Certificates are a great way to reward employees or students for their hard work and dedication.  Top section provides space for your message of appreciation with a perf-off lower section that can be used for a gift certificate.  Use the bottom part for a paid day off, a free gift, or a gift certificate.

4 Ways to Reward Employees and Show Your Appreciation

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Everyone appreciates a pat on the back every now and then, and rewarding employees for a job well done is an excellent way to motivate them to keep up the good work. Here are some creative ways to reward employees and thank them for a job well done: Write a note—nothing says “thank you” more personally and sincerely than a…

Ideas for Student Classroom Rewards

Student Recognition Ideas

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One thing teachers know is that keeping kids motivated can be a real challenge.  While bigger kids are beginning to understand the need for their education and aren’t quite as hard to motivate, little kids can be very difficult to keep in the groove. That’s where having classroom rewards comes into play so the kids have a goal to achieve…

Need A Creative Award? Try A Recognition Lapel Pin

Employee Recognition Ideas

Employees appreciate being appreciated by the company they work for. While certificate awards are definitely morale boosters and plaques and trophies look great on the wall or shelf, there really isn’t a way an employee can carry it around with them to show others they’ve been honored. However, if you give recognition lapel pins as an award or as an…

Finish Your Certificate Awards Elegantly With Certificate Seals

Employee Recognition Ideas How to Design Certificates

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One way to enhance your employee recognition program is by giving certificates to well deserving employees. With all the great blank certificates available you can give a certificate for virtually any occasion and finishing them off with a certificate seal adds that extra layer of “atta-boy!” and validation to the entire process.  While certificates are great things to receive as…

Consistency is Key for Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Recognition Ideas

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When it comes to having an effective employee recognition program it is essential to Achievement Specialty Certificates make sure that each time employees are recognized that the quantity and quality of the awards is similar. This ensures that employees feel like they’re all being treated fairly. Nothing undoes the encouragement and morale boosting effects of a good recognition and awards…

Increase Employee Performance from Mediocre to Top Performers

Employee Recognition Ideas

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Every company wants to get the most out of their employees as possible. And every company feels like there are employees that could be doing a better job than they are. Finding ways to increase employee performance is the goal of human resource departments all over the world, but in today’s economy, it can be quite a challenge to encourage…

Raise the Bar: Don’t Accept Poor Employee Performance

Employee Recognition Ideas

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Each day, when employees come to work, they’ve got choices to make. Most of the time those choices involve doing a good job, getting tasks accomplished and in general being an asset to the company. However, there are times when employees may not feel quite as “plugged in” to the company and its goals. That means their performance may not…

Developing All-Stars: 10 Ways to Motivate Your Employees

Employee Recognition Ideas

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Every company wants to find ways to motivate their employees. Not only do they want to motivate them to do a better job, but they want to motivate them to be a better part of the company as well. Everyone knows that the more loyalty an employee feels toward the company, the better they work for the company. That’s why…

Customization Templates for Award Certificates

Employee Recognition Ideas

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As important as customers and clients are to a business, the backbone of any successful business is its employees. Good employees are hard to find and keeping them can be even harder, especially in these economically challenging times when bonuses and raises are few and far between. This gives HR departments an added challenge when it comes to employee retention….

Corporate Award Trophies Help Your Business Celebrate Milestones

Employee Recognition Ideas

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During a company’s growth, there are lots of times when it reaches a certain level. That first big sale, breaking sales records, reaching new production levels are just a few of the milestones that are well worth celebrating. Marking those milestones with an award trophy gives the company a way to visually keep track of where it’s been and gives…