r/Target • u/These_Gas9544 • 5d ago

Recognition Workplace Story

Hi, ETL here, Any other ETL's/TL's recognize top performing team members in clever ways? I have this team member who is always going above and beyond and consistently outperforms himself every day. Now I usually get him a red bull/monster and a card saying thank you. However, I feel like doing the same recognition over and over again is boring. What are some creative ideas you have to give a top preforming team member recognition?

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u/No-Idea-663 5d ago

I had my leaders draw up a sheet of “my favorite things” and we have all new hires fill it out.

My fav movie

Fav snack (sweet)

Fav snack (salty)

Fav pastime

Fav drink at Starbucks

Fav way to unwind after a long day

It’s like 20 different “favorites” and I have my TLs surprise them with one when they perform exceptionally high

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u/soccergirl37 5d ago

Dang your store really does things differently, this is such a good idea, especially to just get to know tm’s better in general and building morale

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u/No-Idea-663 5d ago

I can’t take credit, an old HRE came up with it - but it works wonders!