Gamification is not a one-time solution merely for addressing short-term challenges. In reality, gamification can be a truly powerful tool capable of changing behaviors and facilitating improvement over the long-term. We can use it to build stronger teams. Gamification can also be used in order to enhance the bond between the organization and staff.
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Employee recognition programs: Use two narratives
There should be two narratives embedded in recognition programs for employees: one personal and the other from the perspective of the whole organization. The first is about an employee’s individual accomplishments. Personal successes should then be linked to the latter narrative, the one with the broader perspective. This enables employees to feel that they are part of something bigger.
Gamification can be used here in the form of badging. Badges should be used as visual representations of individual accomplishments, according to an article on the business2community.com website.
Skills development
Developing employees' skills and talents helps every organization to tackle new challenges. When playing games, enhancing your skills makes you able to take on tougher challenges in higher levels.
This model can also be applied to learning in the workplace. Your aim is to encourage your people to continuously cultivate their skills and take part in training. Link learning with achieving personal recognition and the goals of the whole organization.
You can also reward external certifications and all other skill enhancements. Use recognition to promote professional growth. By rewarding individual contributions, you change and form the company culture which makes people more inclined towards extending their capabilities.
