The right way to reward federal employees

Washington Post\'s Federal Coach Tom Fox tells managers what to take into consideration when rewarding an employee.

The Washington Post’s Federal Coach Tom Fox says there are three things a manager should consider when rewarding an employee:

  1. Define the criteria for the award.
  2. Determine if the award is for an individual or a team.
  3. Determine if the award should be publicized or kept private.

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