Numerous research shows recognition is an important part of a manager’s duties. It gives employees positive reinforcement, makes them feel valued in the organization and boosts productivity. Staffing company, OfficeTeam, offers an easy-to-follow info graphic called 20 Easy Ways to Rock at Employee Recognition.
VendingMarketWatch.com has also covered previous studies such as the Drivers of Great Work Study, which found that regardless of age, workers cited recognition three times more often as the reason they perform great work.
Recognition is so important, annually, Automatic Merchandiser receives hundreds of nominations for the best route drivers in the vending industry for its Route Driver of the Year contest, sponsored by Mondelez International. The latest winner, Rodney Montgomery of Imperial, LLC was just honored in April 2015 and exemplifies what makes a successful driver.
