There's no doubt that recognition, when earned, is important for a staff to thrive. Some places choose an employee of the month, while others choose to do less. Senior at Port Huron High School, Keely Struthers, tells us all about the employee appreciation at her job. Keely is a hostess at Bob Evans Restaurant. When asked if day to day she feels like a valued employee, she says yes. Her coworkers along with her shift leaders do their par in recognizing her hard work by continuously thanking her for her helpful hand, and telling her what great improvements she makes during each shift. When a mistake is made, rather than being scolded she is given constructive criticism for they know that she will learn from that mistake. When it comes to the assistant and general manager there isn't nearly as much recognition or “assurance” but Keely explains, “My managers will pull us all aside to tell us that we did a good job. After a difficult rush or after being short handed they will thank us for doing so well and for handling it the way we did.” The staff also participates in random contests, like who can sell the most strawberry lemonades or quarts of soup. The winner usually wins some sort of a prize which Keely says brings positive competition and proper recognition for upselling. “I think employee appreciation is definitely important, it keeps the staff happy and makes for a better work environment to come to everyday. Not to mention the mutual respect that comes along with feeling that you are not going unnoticed.” Overall Keely believes that even though her timeliness and good work ethic is not constantly addressed, she is greatly appreciated by her coworkers and her managers.
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