| When people think of honoring employees for jobs | | | | Recognize and Reward High-Quality Work |
| well done, they may typically think of monetary | | | | Employees are bound to be much more productive |
| rewards. However, these may be neither necessary | | | | when they work in a positive, supportive environment. |
| nor the best type of reward. Once offered, cash | | | | For example, Tejas Securities Group, Inc., a full-service |
| bonuses can come to be expected and quickly | | | | broker/dealer and investment banking firm, strives to |
| forgotten, especially if they are the only recognition | | | | maintain an enjoyable, family-oriented atmosphere in |
| employees receive. | | | | which all employees focus on achieving team goals. |
| By contrast, frequent, positive feedback provided | | | | This company goes an extra step by bringing in |
| within an enjoyable, team-oriented environment makes | | | | catered lunches every day for all the employees to |
| a tremendous difference in employees' sense of being | | | | enjoy together. "In this environment, everybody wins. |
| valued and, as a result, their commitment to your | | | | We enjoy the dynamics of striving toward our goals |
| company. With or without financial rewards, these | | | | together as a team," said Kurt Rechner, President and |
| cultural aspects of the workplace could be the | | | | Chief Operating Officer of Tejas Securities Group. |
| smartest investment in the staff and business. | | | | |