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The Rise of Recognition and Appreciation

BCBusiness + Eclipse Awards Employee recognition has always been an important part of building a successful team and company, but now it's more vital than ever to appreciate the people who make up your organization. "What we're seeing in BC now is pretty remarkable," says Toby Barazzuol, president of Eclipse Awards, a boutique...

 

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As the province begins to reopen, more and more companies are recognizing employees for going above and beyond.

Employee recognition has always been an important part of building a successful team and company, but now it’s more vital than ever to appreciate the people who make up your organization.

“What we’re seeing in BC now is pretty remarkable,” says Toby Barazzuol, president of Eclipse Awards, a boutique maker of custom employee recognition awards and plaques. “It feels like the companies that survived the pandemic have suddenly realized how vital their employees are to their survival and success and are taking action to express their appreciation.”

Since opening in 1998, Eclipse Awards has worked directly with thousands of BC companies, making personalized recognition award plaques and trophies for their employees. The role provides a unique perspective of the state of business in BC and how companies are recognizing their employees.

“No doubt we’ve seen a surge of organizations looking for ways to appreciate employees who have stepped up over the past year,” says Barazzuol. “So many employees have made big sacrifices and even put their personal safety at risk to keep the lights on in businesses and organizations across BC, and those efforts are starting to be recognized, appreciated, and celebrated.”

Indeed, any business looking to survive and prosper in 2021 and beyond should be actively looking for ways to appreciate and uplift its employees and improve staff well-being.

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Inaction can be costly

The pandemic has been challenging for employers, with recent Gallup polls suggesting that 36% of employees are engaged at their jobs, while 49% are not engaged and 15% are actively disengaged. According to Forbes, the average cost of a disengaged employee is approximately 34% of their annual salary, or $3,400 for every $10,000 of income. What could this mean at your company?

Engaged staff tend to invest more into their work, which leads to higher quality of work and creates more value. Disengaged employees tend to do only the minimum to get by. According to Harvard Business Review, engaged companies have double the success rate of less engaged companies.

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Recognize. Empower. Repeat.

Recognizing and appreciating your staff does not have to be complicated, and it can go a long way toward improving employee engagement and job satisfaction, which translates to the triple bottom line. “Employees want to feel like their efforts are recognized and valued, and when they feel appreciated it creates the conditions to build trust, loyalty, and engagement. Build a culture of recognition and you’ll be amazed by what follows,” says Barazzuol, who has seen it play out hundreds of times. “The ability to recognize and appreciate people is a leadership skill that we can all learn and develop. It’s something to be creative and have fun with.”

While there are hundreds of ways to express appreciation, many companies choose to present personalized recognition plaques and awards as an effective way of saying thank you to their staff or key suppliers.

For recognition awards to really be effective, they should be handcrafted, personalized, and well made. On average, quality awards cost between $100-$200, which includes custom layout and personalization.

“The quality of your awards can either emphasize or undermine your message of appreciation,” Barazzuol says. “Think of it like taking a good friend out for their birthday. You want to take them somewhere thoughtful and special to show how much you appreciate them. It’s the same with recognition awards for your employees.”

Eclipse Awards creates awards that people love to touch, hold, and admire. From elegant engraved crystal awards to eco-friendly salvaged wood trophies and plaques, the medium itself amplifies the message of appreciation. With all design and production done in house, Eclipse Awards offer a level of service and quality that has attracted clients such as RBC, Canfor, Boston Pizza, and Nature’s Path.

“We design and deliver personalized recognition awards in ten business days, and our streamlined ordering process ensures we deliver awesome awards, on time, every time!” says Barazzuol. “We don’t believe in set-up charges or minimum orders, plus we’re fun and easy to work with!”

To learn more about employee recognition awards for your company visit eclipseawards.com

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