You are a good manager. Who cares about each team member individually, because he knows how important each person is. But sometimes the methods that help keep employees happy and productive become…boring. And as in any relationship, creativity can be the answer for a motivated, productive team willing to enthusiastically say YES to a challenge instead of NO, MAYBE, or profound silence.

Sound a bit abstract? Let’s talk specifically. example:

• Alex (obviously the names are fictitious, but not the examples that come from the experience of Complice.ro’s customers) exceeds the sales target. With a lot

What you do? Do you give him a little extra bonus on top of the huge commission he earns? Or a new phone (but which in 2 months will no longer be “new”)? What if you told him “Alex, you coped with the task” a private helicopter flight as a prize?

• In order to successfully launch the project, Mihai has been working overtime almost every day for the past few weeks. And it was possible thanks to the personal efforts of Mihai. Of course, money is an obvious and fairly easy way to express gratitude and say “Thanks“.

But don’t you think that the reward he would remember years from now would rather be those days when he ran away with his motor home to the countryside or to a luxury glamping and separated from his family at the end of the project?

• Andreia is also the best employee you have this year. And you want to celebrate it at the company’s annual party. Are you thinking of handing him another diploma and cup?

But if you told him”you are a champion” through a personalized speedway experience as a prize? Or maybe “You are a chef” through a private cooking workshop with a famous chef?

• Ionut, Mirela, Irina, Marius, Petre, Anca succeeded this time too! They released the new product without any delays or bugs. Usually, this team effort was rewarded with a few days off, a few gift cards, and maybe a tray of goodies in the office.

Perhaps a more impressive award this time that says “Good job! You did it again!” could be a classic or virtual quest room, a mixing masterclass, or perhaps a party on a yacht. This way they will be even more connected for future projects.

• Claudia brought in a third referral that led to the hiring of a new colleague. He has a bonus, this is the company’s policy.

But maybe instead of spending that bonus on the 5th perfume, you give her the prize of an olfactory workshop where she creates her own perfume with an artist perfumer.

• Together with your team, you manage a new brand communication campaign. To generate interest and increase engagement, organize a giveaway. With more interesting prizes.

Instead of gadgets – experiences in a flight simulator, flights on a paraglider or hang glider, go-karting or off-road vehicles on the track. Instead of household appliances – a private chocolate workshop, a coffee tasting with a barista or a cocktail master class with a bartender. Instead of shopping center vouchers, escape to a mansion, castle or tiny house. Instead of bottles of wine – private tastings or blending workshops right at the winery. These can be ideas for a unique raffle that is sure to generate more interest.

• Currently, no one has time to talk about this topic, and you are already worried because you have to prepare corporate New Year’s gifts again. Are you also tired of wine, cakes, chocolate and candles? But how to choose the one that will suit everyone?

You can choose Flexibox packages – flexible packages from the Complice.ro portfolio – that contain unforgettable experiences from all categories, including adrenaline, driving, escape, relaxation or personal development. You simply choose a budget, the partner chooses possible options from all categories, and the recipient chooses their favorite experience to enjoy until next Christmas.

Examples can be continued. There are always reasons to express your gratitude to colleagues. Or to stimulate them to exceed the goal. Or thank them for their efforts. You too can be the kind of manager that is different from others. Who really appreciates the person behind the award. And that will lead to productivity. You know that. And from your personal experience, and from numbers, and from specialized studies.

Especially in the last two years, most of the requests came from managers who wanted something different for employees. They wanted to reward performance as well as loyalty to reward punctual output or performance over the long term. Yes, there are employees who, if asked, will say they prefer a cash bonus, but research shows that’s because, given their past, employees are pretty sure the company won’t be able to surprise them. Moreover, sometimes they also don’t know what they would like and how to surprise themselves, so most often the prize money goes to the same usual expenses of the supermarket, and nothing special is left behind. On the other hand, feedback from our customers shows that in reality, the experience offered as a prize is much more engaging, creates memories and has a lasting impact, strengthening the connection with the brandsaid Oana Pasku, founder of Complice.ro – an experience curator for individuals and companies.

In addition, the experience of recent months shows that in 2022, among the benefits of the companies were Flexibox-type awards, from which in most cases the recipients chose an experience in a flight simulator, an experience with adrenaline in the air or behind the wheel, on the track, romantic dinners with your partner, SPA – procedures and rituals and extended weekends in unique places.

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