Conventional wisdom dictates that successful deliveries call for parties, but there is often no evaluation of the cost versus the achieved benefits.
Some employees may prefer cash rewards or tangible prizes over pizza parties or wine and dine events.
While C-suite leaders believe that such events help build a positive culture, there are many employees who may not enjoy or feel comfortable at these gatherings.
The key to employee engagement is to provide choices and take feedback seriously, rather than following a set pattern of rewards or celebrations.