4. Especially in times of tight budgets, many library managers are looking for nonmonetary ways to reward employees. One of the best is completely free:

always say “thank you” when staff put in extra effort on the job. Many libraries have instituted employee recognition programs to reward outstanding employees.

John Lubans divides these into three categories:

• Individual and tangible. These include rewards such as cash bonuses, parking places, paid days off, and various types of small gifts.

• Individual and intangible. These rewards include things such as a mention in library newsletter or a certificate of appreciation.

• Organization-wide.

The rewards are for all employees and include rewards such as staff picnics or dinners where longevity is recognized.44 Try thinking of some other nonmonetary ways to thank employees. Which types of nonmonetary awards do you think work best in motivating employees?