{"id":17572,"date":"2018-02-02T16:02:37","date_gmt":"2018-02-02T22:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/?p=17572"},"modified":"2022-12-29T09:30:46","modified_gmt":"2022-12-29T15:30:46","slug":"recognition-speech-for-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paperdirect.com\/blog\/2018\/02\/recognition-speech-for-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Write a Great Employee Recognition Speech"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Regularly recognizing stellar employees makes them feel good and makes the whole workplace more productive. It also serves to consistently boost morale while giving other employees incentive to do their best.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognition awards<\/span><\/a> are always a smart choice, especially if you present them while giving an inspiring speech. Not sure how to pen the perfect<\/span> employee recognition speech? These tips can help.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to Say<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your recognition speech for employees can pack the biggest punch if you simply speak from the heart. Follow a few guidelines to keep your speech on track:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be specific.<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of giving generalizations like \u201cSally is a great employee,\u201d pinpoint what makes her great. \u201cSally increased sales by 400 percent last quarter alone.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be clear.<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make it obvious why the employee is being recognized. \u201cSally\u2019s phenomenal sales record is the reason she\u2019s getting this $5,000 cash bonus\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look at broad effects. <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Highlight how your employee\u2019s efforts have had a positive effect on the entire business. \u201cThis massive boost in sales has given our company the biggest growth we\u2019ve seen since 1973. It\u2019s also allowed us to develop two new products with the additional revenue.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Things Not to Say<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keeping the speech positive is a must to ensure you leave the room infused with positive vibes. A recognition speech for employees is not the time to include things that could be taken otherwise.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t include constructive criticism.<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While it can work when you\u2019re coaching employees one-on-one, it\u2019s not something you want to announce in a room full of people when handing out an award.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid making unfair employee comparisons.<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Each employee brings his or her unique talents to the table. They\u2019re not all going to perform identically, and they shouldn\u2019t be expected to be the same. Perhaps Jim doesn\u2019t get as many sales as Sally, but he could be a rock star when it comes to explaining new products at seminars.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Never promise something you may not be able to deliver.<\/b> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Continual employment is one of these things. Even if you hope Sally sticks around forever, you don\u2019t want to promise a job forever just in case you\u2019re faced with circumstances beyond your control. Avoid speaking in hypotheticals and stick to words of thanks.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leave out anything that could be offensive. <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In today\u2019s climate, even some humor could backfire. Steer clear of comments that mention gender, race, religion, or other sensitive topics.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using these tips can help you write awesome recognition speeches for those exceptional employees. Now all you have to do is make sure you have an exceptional recognition certificate<\/a> or plaque<\/a> to go with it. Shop<\/span> PaperDirect<\/span><\/a> for your office award needs. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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