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title: 4 Low-Cost Ways to Make Employees Feel Valued - Ahola
description: Motivating and inspiring employees doesn't have to cost money. Click through to see four surprising low-cost ways to make employees feel valued.
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# [4 Low-Cost Ways to Make Employees Feel Valued - Ahola](https://blog.ahola.com/4-low-cost-ways-to-make-employees-feel-valued)

 Written by [aholaadmin](https://blog.ahola.com/author/aholaadmin) | Dec 23, 2019 2:20:32 PM

> *Letting an employee to occasionally telecommute or use flex time for personal reasons demonstrates your trust and confidence in him…*

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to show your employees you appreciate them. The right non-financial rewards can have an even greater impact than cash rewards.

Try these inexpensive or free ways to motivate employees in four areas.

### Recognition

Say “Thank You” often. Studies by McKinsey & Company consistently find employees value your praise and attention more than cash rewards. Recognize employees publicly and in front of their peers. Celebrate employee accomplishments on your intranet. Present a certificate at an employee meeting.

### Rewards

The size of a reward may not matter as much as just getting an award. Try these rewards:

- Framed paper certificates ready to hang in an office or cubicle.
- Designating an “employee of the month” parking space.
- Small-dollar gift cards from coffee shops or lunch places.

### Opportunity

Demonstrate your confidence in an employee by giving her additional career opportunities. Whether it’s the challenge of leading a team, the ability to attend a meeting with a key client or the opportunity to work on a high-profile project, enabling employees to succeed in their careers can be one of the most motivating rewards you provide.

### Flexibility

We can all use more flexibility to juggle our personal and professional lives. While not completely without cost, your employees might value an afternoon or a day off more than a monetary reward.

Letting an employee to occasionally telecommute or use flex time for personal reasons demonstrates your trust and confidence in him.

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