{"id":1409,"date":"2024-03-20T16:19:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T21:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tacala.com\/?p=1409"},"modified":"2024-04-04T15:58:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T20:58:51","slug":"recognition-is-a-game-changer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tacala.com\/staging2025\/2024\/03\/20\/recognition-is-a-game-changer\/","title":{"rendered":"RECOGNITION IS A GAME CHANGER"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jordan McGuffee received her Top 10% North Star Award<\/p><\/div>\n

Who likes to be recognized for their contributions? EVERYONE. This is clearly demonstrated by the attendance of acclaimed actors at the Academy Awards, accomplished musicians at the Grammy\u2019s, and the prestige of winning the Nobel Prize in categories from Chemistry to Physics. While many of us are self-driven to achieve their goals that does not preclude us from being motivated by recognition.<\/p>\n

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Billi Anderson received Joey Pierson Heart Award<\/p><\/div>\n

At Tacala we make RECOGNITION a core value by taking the time to recognize the big and small achievements of our teams as well as individuals. Our field teams are always thinking of fun ways to celebrate an employee\u2019s hard work, from candy to gift cards to cakes; we have seen it all. We know Tacala loves recognition because it makes both the one who delivers as well as the recipient feel \u201cgood\u201d, but let\u2019s see what the experts have to say about why recognition is critical to a team\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

A \u201cGreat Place to Work,\u201d conducted a survey of 700,000 different employees and asked about their experiences in the workplace. The results concluded that when employees felt like their hard work is noticed, they are 2.2 times as likely to go above and beyond their regular job description. By telling your employees \u201cThank you\u201d and noticing their extra effort, it shows them that they are a valuable resource to the team. When asking 700,000 people what motivates them to work hard the highest\u00a0leading result was recognition. The same report found that employee appreciation is linked to higher job satisfaction. The employees who felt appreciated described their job as a positive place to work and wanted to stay with the company. On the other hand, employees who did not feel like their work was recognized described their work environment in a negative way.<\/p>\n

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Michael Byrd received Market Coach of the year from David Morrison<\/p><\/div>\n

Taco Bell\/YUM! was an early adopter of a Recognition-Based Culture<\/strong>, a culture of appreciation and motivation through various recognition programs including rewards and incentives. These initiatives boost employee morale, inspire continued excellence, and contribute to a positive work atmosphere. They also deliver on the first of Taco Bell\u2019s Core Values: BE PEOPLE FIRST as well as the \u201cG\u201d for GRATEFUL in the HUNGRY principles. \u201cWe say thank you and mean it. We are passionate about appreciating what makes each of us unique to each other and our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jessie Graham received Region Vice President of the Year from David Morrison<\/p><\/div>\n

About four weeks ago, Tacala Field Leaders gathered for the 2024 North Star Leadership Conference, Tacala\u2019s Academy Awards<\/em> ceremony. This year we were able to feature and reward almost 100 field leaders \u2013 listed below<\/em> \u2013 for excelling in operations metrics like speed of service and customer satisfaction, as well as leaders who cultivate a positive workplace culture and go above and beyond expectations. The atmosphere was buzzing with positive energy for everyone who participated. Are you creating that same environment in your restaurants, area, market, region, or department? If yes, please let us know about it so we can share it on our socials. If not, why don\u2019t you ask your teams if recognition is motivating and how they like to be recognized?\u00a0 We guarantee that it is a game changer!<\/p>\n

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NORTH STAR TRIP WINNERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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TOP 11-20%<\/strong><\/p>\n

Juan Lopez \u2013 Saunders<\/p>\n

Daisy Baez \u2013 Bryan High<\/p>\n

Rosa Rodriguez \u2013 Frazier<\/p>\n

Melissa Rodriguez \u2013 Elgin<\/p>\n

Malisha Smith \u2013 Hood Road<\/p>\n

Jeffrey Austin \u2013 Carl Cannon<\/p>\n

Bryan Calhoun \u2013 Zelda Road<\/p>\n

Blake Chaney \u2013 Boaz<\/p>\n

Landon Combs \u2013 North Cullman<\/p>\n

Crystal Delbridge \u2013 Prattville<\/p>\n

Theresa Fields \u2013 Montclair<\/p>\n

Allison Garrison \u2013 Enterprise<\/p>\n

Christian Harris \u2013 Jackson<\/p>\n

Zaria Johnson \u2013 Andalusia<\/p>\n

Dante Patrick \u2013 Florence<\/p>\n

Vincentia Ross \u2013 Talladega<\/p>\n

Briana Woodard \u2013 Columbiana<\/p>\n

Tynesha Wyckoff \u2013 Tallassee<\/p>\n

Debra McWilliams \u2013 Area Coach<\/p>\n

Lashay Barnett \u2013 N. Roan<\/p>\n

Tiera Bollinger \u2013 Jacksboro<\/p>\n

Ashley Clegg \u2013 Paul Huff<\/p>\n

Elena Collins \u2013 West Athens<\/p>\n

D\u2019Mario Craig \u2013 Shallowford<\/p>\n

Mattie Cross \u2013 Americus<\/p>\n

James Crosslin \u2013 Williamsburg<\/p>\n

Bobby Green \u2013 Keith Street<\/p>\n

Victoria Johnson \u2013 Lakesite<\/p>\n

Maria Lucas \u2013 Moultrie<\/p>\n

Brandy Mosko \u2013 South Corbin<\/p>\n

Melissa Ownbey \u2013 North Lee Highway<\/p>\n

Kristy Russell \u2013 Cumberland<\/p>\n

Desiree Smith \u2013 Pounding Mill<\/p>\n

Brian Speight \u2013 Strawberry Plains<\/p>\n

Christopher Wells \u2013 Pigeon Forge<\/p>\n

Thomas Williams \u2013 Illinois Avenue<\/p>\n

Michael Zimmerman \u2013 Farragut<\/p>\n

Destiney Early \u2013 Area Coach<\/p>\n

Wendy Graham \u2013 Area Coach<\/p>\n

Tina Sargent \u2013 Area Coach<\/p>\n

Hal Osborne \u2013 Market Coach<\/p>\n

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TOP 10%<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sandra Bazan \u2013\u00a0Boonville<\/p>\n

Mark Benavides \u2013 San Bernardo<\/p>\n

Laura Duron \u2013 Giddings<\/p>\n

Hector Hernandez \u2013 Monarch<\/p>\n

Christina Lima \u2013 La Grange<\/p>\n

Charity Nowlin \u2013 Downtown Bryan<\/p>\n

Crystal Ramirez \u2013 Uvalde<\/p>\n

Antonia Arellano \u2013 Area Coach<\/p>\n

Jose Jaime \u2013 Area Coach<\/p>\n

Stormy Barnes \u2013 Russellville<\/p>\n

Tristian Blair \u2013 Alabaster<\/p>\n

Britnay Boyett \u2013 Winfield<\/p>\n

Erik Brown \u2013 Jacksonville<\/p>\n

Tina Desjarlais \u2013 Alexander City<\/p>\n

Wilson Dixon \u2013 Helena<\/p>\n

Jose Gonzales \u2013 Cloverdale<\/p>\n

Mary Hargrove \u2013 Springville<\/p>\n

Aretha Hendrick \u2013 East Chase<\/p>\n

Jason Kelley – Rogersville, Al<\/p>\n

Anielle Langston \u2013 Hoover<\/p>\n

Tanekqua Weaver \u2013 Roanoke<\/p>\n

Zac Weldon \u2013 Area Coach<\/p>\n

Isabella Castillo \u2013 Lookout Valley<\/p>\n

Robert Chadwick \u2013 Middlesboro<\/p>\n

Taylor Dean \u2013 Walnut Avenue<\/p>\n

Nicole Drake \u2013 Highway 153<\/p>\n

Cassandra England \u2013 Harlan<\/p>\n

Farrah Gore \u2013 Lake Park<\/p>\n

Bethany Hatfield \u2013 North Clinton<\/p>\n

Christopher Hinkle \u2013 Daniel Boone<\/p>\n

Brandy Hooper \u2013 Douglas<\/p>\n

Kathy Jackson \u2013 Oneida<\/p>\n

Kim Layman \u2013 Dolly Parton<\/p>\n

Tabatha McFadden \u2013 London<\/p>\n

Jordan McGuffee \u2013 Adel<\/p>\n

John Monday \u2013 Kodak<\/p>\n

Scott Rinehart \u2013 Kodak<\/p>\n

Phillip Stover \u2013 Gate City<\/p>\n

Calandria Floyd \u2013 Area Coach<\/p>\n

Mason Masingo \u2013 Area Coach<\/p>\n

Michael Byrd \u2013 Market Coach<\/p>\n

Jessie Graham \u2013 RVP<\/p>\n

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SLT AWARDS <\/strong><\/p>\n

Building a Better Tacala \u2013 Paul Cupp \u2013 Grassy Creek<\/p>\n

The Open-Door Award \u2013 Tiera Bollinger \u2013 Jacksboro<\/p>\n

Culture Bearer \u2013 Ryan Hurst \u2013 Russellville<\/p>\n

Beat Year-Ago Sales \u2013 Kristin James \u2013 Bastrop<\/p>\n

Piggy Bank Award \u2013 Jordan McGuffee \u2013 Adel<\/p>\n

Heart Award \u2013 Billi Anderson – Limestone<\/p>\n

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North Star of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n

West Region: Rolly Tarzi \u2013 Pflugerville<\/p>\n

East Region: Cassandra England \u2013 Harlan<\/p>\n

Central Region: Tina Desjarlais \u2013 Sylacauga<\/p>\n

Tacala Company: Brandy Hooper – Douglas<\/p>\n

Area Coach of the Year \u2013 Mason Masingo<\/p>\n

Market Coach of the Year \u2013 Michael Byrd<\/p>\n

Region Vice President of the Year \u2013 Jessie Graham<\/p>\n

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WORK CITED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hastwell, Claire. \u201cCreating a Culture of Recognition.\u201d Great Place To Work<\/em>, 2 Mar. 2023, www.greatplacetowork.com\/resources\/blog\/creating-a-culture-of-recognition.<\/p>\n

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