Motivation is a very important factor when recruiting a new team member as well as retaining a team member. Many companies lack this piece of the puzzle in the creation and maintenance of the culture that has been set for the employees. I am a person that is motivated by money as many people are but consistent appreciation is more important to me. I want to be in an environment where the employees are celebrated on a daily, weekly or monthly bases. Those things can include luncheons, holiday celebrations or even recognition for going above and beyond. A simple gesture of receiving a birthday card in the mail or an "unexpected delight" are also simple but profound ways to make you feel like you are appreciated and part of a team. Supervisors often times look at rewards or incentives as being unnecessary because we are paid to do a particular job. They see it as the paycheck you receive from the company is your reward. They should not have to incentive you for doing your job. A lot of times the recognition becomes repetitive and not well thought out. Examples of this is a lunch that includes pizza and a