"I had a boss who said he'd give me a watch if I worked an extra shift over the weekend at a DVD/game rental shop.
Turns out, the watch was a free promotional item that came with a video game..I of course said no!"
This is how you turn a simple “thank you” into an insult. Recognition needs to feel genuine — if it’s cheap, misleading, or transactional, it does more harm than good.
Definitely. Recognising effort properly builds loyalty; gimmicks kill it.
The Work Personality snapshot helps leaders understand what truly motivates people so they can reward in ways that inspire, not insult.