Extra effort / significant contributions to the company
Can be used to reinforce desired outcomes and objectives:
Recognition programs reinforce desired behaviors and deliverable's defined by key stakeholders. Particularly useful if desired outcomes are not immediately measurable by existing performance management system.
Development & mentoring can be effective in promoting employee engagement and development. Key mentoring responsibilities of a line manager are:
Communicator
Serve as the primary point of contact and day-to-day representative for the employee
Provide informal advice about working environment, norms and practices
Listener
Serve as a sounding board for, and address employee grievances
Ensure confidentiality of privileged information and objective treatment of concerns
Identify motivation drivers and changes in commitment levels