1. Recognizing attorneys, paralegals, and staff for their hard work makes them feel valued, and they deliver better client experiences.
2. Awards motivate staff to maintain high performance, which helps the firm’s reputation and leads to more new clients.
3. Loyal staff who love their workplace will spread goodwill in their own social networks, which helps the firm’s reputation and leads to more new clients.
4. Helps keep a positive office atmosphere where tension is not in the air, which is the best environment for staff and clients.
5. Staff who feel appreciated are less likely to seek employment elsewhere. This lowers costly turnovers.
6. Ensures that staff sees how their work ties into the firm’s goals.
7. While high pay matters, recognition can be a powerful motivator without large financial outlays.
8. Employees who know that their contributions will be acknowledged are more likely to go the last mile and then perhaps another mile or two.
9. Encourages staff in helping maintain high critical numbers for the firm.
10. Fosters an environment where employees strive to excel, not just “get by.”
11. Raises the overall standard of performance across the office.
12. Friendly competition among co-workers stimulates productivity. Getting less awards per month than other staff is embarrassing, and that becomes an additional driving force.
13. Helps the firm attract and keep top talent.
14. Positions the firm as one that values and rewards its team members.
15. In family law where burnout is common due to the emotional intensity of cases, recognition and awards can be a stabilizing force that keeps staff engaged, compassionate, and committed to long-term success.