Set your goals, then reward them: When employees have specific goals – and they know what the reward is going to be – they will work harder to achieve them. And the reward does not need to be enormous – choose gift certificates, cash cards, smaller merchandise or even your own internal rewards like PTO time. Your employees will be thankful – and you will get a lot of goodwill for not a lot of cash.
Start slow: Don’t overdue it when you start your program – start it off slow and gain momentum. You can add to the program over time, and add larger prizes as your budget allows.
Be consistent: Don’t start and stop. You want your employees to know what they need to do, and what they can get as a result. Stick within the budget you are comfortable with.
Watch your ROI: When your employees are achieving goals for your company, you will see immediate benefits that will far outweigh the cost of the program.