10 Tips to make the Wow Work for You

The elusive Wow Factor-always talked about but often times so hard to achieve! Especially when looking for new or inventive ways to impress clients and employees alike. Follow these 10 tips for some sure fire ways to step up your game and feel the rewards for yourself and your business!


1. Breakfast Reward Program

Everyone loves to be rewarded for a job well done-and what better way to do it than with breakfast! If employees achieve a weekly or monthly goal, don't let it go unnoticed....share your excitement with them! You can get creative with a buffet of favorites like bacon and french toast or go all out with onsite omelettes!

2. Form a Company Softball or Volleyball Team

Or any type of team! Building a team environment outside of work can be just as beneficial as building one during work hours! Not to mention when people are able to socialize and get to know each other outside of office walls, it can help to let one another gain perspective and a mutual respect for what each others go through on a day to day basis.

3. Top Idea of the Week

Your employees have valid ideas and should be encouraged to share them! Start a weekly or monthly program where everyone is encouraged to submit their ideas via email or otherwise and then have Management vote on the submissions.  Winner could receive a gift card, a meal with the Boss or maybe a day off!

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4. Friday Fish Fry!

Recognize all that hard work with a true Wisconsin tradition! Matty's Catering has capabilities to take the show on the road and bring the Fish Fry to you or hold it under our gorgeous Tented Terrace at Matty's.

5. Company Golf Outing

Take a Saturday or Sunday to hit the green with your entire team and make a few friendly bets along the way! Keep it simple with 9 Holes and a casual grill out or step it up with 18 Holes and an awards banquet following all of the fun.

6. Tailgate Party

Make it extra fun and choose a weekday game! This is a yearly tradition at Matty's and the entire team closes shop and relaxes at the Brewer's Opening Game.  It's a fantastic stress reliever and makes everyone feel closer as a team and more appreciative of their jobs.

7. Client of the Month

I know most people are used to the idea of an Employee of the Month, but make it fun for your clients and customers too! Make them feel special and show them how much you appreciate their business and loyalty.  It may just incentive other customers to take notice!

8. Gotcha Program

Take the time to notice your employees doing something good and focus on the positive instead of what they may have done wrong.  Employees will be surprised and appreciative of the recognition!

9. Holiday Celebrations

We aren't just talking about the annual Christmas get together! 4th of July, St. Patrick's Day, Retirement Parties and group Birthday parties are all cause for celebration.  Show your appreciation for their work during these holidays with a catered lunch or a bigger offsite gala.

10. An Afternoon out of the Office

Big or small, people love being rewarded! Plan an outing for employees that completed a large project on time or people that haven't been late to work in the past month.  Getting out of the office for an afternoon or an early cocktail hour is a small gesture that can have a huge impact!

  

What are some of your secret weapons for showing employees that you care?  If you have some truly unique appraoches-we want to hear all about it! Email us at christina@mattyscatering.com and tell her all about it!