[Publib] funding staff recognition

[Sue Bowser]

"Oh, and I've had two people in my professional life (at different jobs and
in different positions) say that the first time they'd ever been thanked at
work was when I said it."

What a sad comment. Too many managers in too many organizations, profit and
nonprofit, think that good management consists only of pointing out errors,
not of praising or thanking. 

"I have an employee celebrating 20 years and so we're having "Jane Doe" day
at the library on her anniversary date."

This is one case where you have to be sure that the staff member will enjoy
what you have planned. I know at least one of my co-workers who would resign
at 19 years 11 months and 3 weeks if she thought there would be all that
attention on her anniversary date.  I'm far from introverted but I might
call in sick if faced with a red carpet and shamrock necklace.   

Sue Bowser (who frequently tell her chickabiddies that they make her look
good because they do)
Manager, Adult Services
Lancaster Public Library
125 N. Duke St.
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 394-2651 x117
Fax (717) 394-3083
sbowser at lancaster.lib.pa.us

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