The document discusses a "Four Quadrant" theory of organizational reward and recognition. It advises evaluating a company's culture to determine which quadrants are well represented and which need attention. It also recommends finding innovative ways to recognize employees with varied frequencies, from annually to daily. Recognizing employees across all quadrants and frequencies is important according to research. The theory is meant to address employee needs in a similar way to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs when applied to management.

1. Reward and Recognition The “Four Quadrant” Theory of Organizational Reward and Recognition

2. 4 Quadrant Theory Evaluate or determine your current culture… Which of the quadrants are currently well represented? Which of the quadrant(s) look a bit bleak and need some attention? Be Creative and Strategic: Find new and innovative approaches to what you are currently doing and add them to your quadrants. Implement!

3. Frequency Annual Bi-Annual Monthly Weekly Daily 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% % of Employees Recognized

4. Frequency Annual Bi-Annual Monthly Weekly Daily 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% % of Employees Recognized

5. Frequency Annual Bi-Annual Monthly Weekly Daily 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% % of Employees Recognized

6. Everyone thinks they have “the” magic answer, and… Research proves that it is essential to address each of the four quadrants. Often times, after evaluation, organizations will find themselves falling short in one or more areas. Think "Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs" (as applied to management), and my guess is that the quadrant theory will make total sense!

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