Tyler+Research+and+Findings

Tyler portion of paper:

Contains some useful statistics from a "2000" study.
 * The Recognition and Performance Link

How to Reinforce Good Performance through Recognition Although it may seem obvious, this e-how how-to gives some good insight on how to properly recognize people's good work.

Improve Employee Performance with Improv Thought this might be a great "new method" to add to our paper

MIT Human Resources Performance Development Thought this was interesting in that they discuss that employees like to be recognized not only from managers, but a whole blend of sources

This article is great, it gives opposing viewpoints in regards to recognition and performance, but overall sides with the fact that if recognition is done CORRECTLY, it can lead to an overall boost in individual performance.



**Abstract:** Most respondents to a recent survey know the importance of employee recognition but lack the leadership and organizational support to make it happen in their organizations. The survey was e-mailed to members of the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR) in the United States and IPMA-Canada. Effective recognition occurs in organizations with a strong, supportive culture, according to survey respondents, and senior management participation in recognition giving is seen as significant, although it is not seen as a reality in many organizations.

,  This book discussed the importance of timing and how showing social recognition ranks high in the types of recognition employees look for
 * Retaining Your Best People (Book):

Neat article that talks about what incentives programs go wrong and why and then recommends which incentive programs work best and why

Unrecognized at work This is a very short interview with Bob Nelson, who is regarded as an expert on employee recognition. In this interview, he discusses the main reasons why companies don't recognize their employees and who are the worst kind of managers from recognizing work.

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