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One of the most thoroughly replicated findings in the field of social psychology states, the more you reward people for doing something, the more they tend to lose interest in whatever they had to do to get the reward.
- Alfie Kohn (Source)
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Eduardo Said,
April 29, 2007 @ 12:25 am
The only way to reward employees that won’t diminish over time is to ensure that they understand the value of the work that they do. As they see value and importance in their efforts they develop a deeper satisfaction and pride in their work. Thus, happier employees and less trivial rewards are necessary for employee satisfaction and retention…
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