Page 167 - Perfect Phrases for Motivating and Rewarding

■ “Each month the winner will receive a gift certificate to dinner
at Chez Chichi. Rules are posted on the board and on the
website. Good luck!”
■ “This year’s winner will receive .”
■ “Monthly top performers will receive .”
■ “Contest winners will be posted on the board/website.”
■ “Dave and Hanna decided to remove themselves from
the monthly competition to give our next generation of
salespeople a chance. As you know, with their long histories
here and well-established client bases, they’ve been our
two consistent winners. In addition to monthly contests, the
first person to break Dave or Hanna’s numbers will win an
additional prize of .”
■ “This month, we’re looking for the best team. Choose a partner
for the month. Any support you can provide each other will
strengthen your team.”
■ “The shift that gets the most positive customer comment
cards this month earns twenty-five bonus dollars for each
employee.”
■ “We know that customers are more outspoken about negative
than positive events. The company created a simple one-
minute feedback card to ensure that more employees get the
praise they deserve.”
■ “Whoever can list the most names of our regular patrons will
win our We Care Award this month.”
■ “Amos, you regularly win a Star Award for customer service.
We’re going to try something new—a partner award.”

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