Question

The hr manager of delta corp.: according to our rewards and recognition program, employee achievements are acknowledged and employees are given gift vouchers through emails on reaching milestones and targets. i feel this is not enough to make employees feel appreciated. in my previous company, work anniversaries and professional achievements were celebrated in organization-wide meetings, where the concerned employee would be publicly rewarded. after all, i would love it if my efforts were recognized like this! therefore, such an idea would be a great success in our company. the hr manager's argument is flawed because it:​

Answer 1

It assumes that all employees really appreciate public recognition at a organization-wide meeting. In fact, this type of activity appeals to some personality type, but is very unappealing to others - to the point where the employee in question may actually dread the event. Some people do not like to be the subject of such attention.