We frequently give out formal recognition and rewards on our unit, but I'm wondering if you could give me some examples of informal ones?

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We frequently give out formal recognition and rewards on our unit, but I'm wondering if you could give me some examples of informal ones?

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Simply recognize a staff member for a job well done in front of other staff on a daily basis.
Forward to the entire staff specific e-mails you receive that name a specific person for some accomplishment.
Create a "pass along" award. It may be some sort of trophy, a button, or stuffed animal that has meaning to the group. Establish a rule that the recipient must pass the award along to another deserving person within two weeks of receiving it.
Give individual staff members their own days. Recognize special people, achievements, or actions by declaring a work date as their day. Announce that next Tuesday is "Chris Smith Day," and ask all the staff to say or do something to contribute to the celebration.
Frequently point out what a great team you have.

—Shelley Cohen, RN, BS, CEN, and Dennis Sherrod, EdD, RN

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