The Oscars is testament to the fact that humans are motivated by one thing above all else: recognition. Nobody rolls out the red carpet to announce box office takings or pay deals, but the night when everybody shares goodwill and praise is the highlight of the year.
Props Love is an ingenious new business app that recognizes and channels the power of praise. Like a version of Yelp aimed at people rather than companies, it allows customers to give props to staff members who have gone above and beyond.
Whether they take the form of simple compliments, recommendations, or personal notes of gratitude, these props – which can only be positive, by design – boost your company and your staff in myriad ways.
In the most basic terms, your staff can redeem their props for gift cards from major retailers, giving them a concrete reward for their efforts. They can buy themselves something nice.
But more importantly, props provide motivation. No amount of money can compensate for the feeling that you’re doing work that doesn’t matter, or goes unnoticed. Props are an invaluable endorphin hit for those who excel in their jobs.
And Props Love is an essential tool for a manager, too. Not only does it keep staff motivated and happy, but it provides a never-ending stream of priceless data that you can use to improve the service you provide.
Knowing in intricate detail what your employees’ individual strengths and weaknesses are allows you to train and motivate them effectively, ensuring that your business runs as happily and efficiently as possible.
Props Love is the brainchild of an Alabama construction company owner called George Goodwin Jr. During a visit to his doctor’s office, George discovered that the staff there had worked behind the scenes to save him $2,500 in out-of-pocket expenses.
After showing his gratitude by returning to the office with gift cards, George realised that there had to be a way to make the process easier and more automatic.
Props Love is the result of that eureka moment. Devised by a small business owner to help other business owners and their staff, it lets users review their feedback, send props to other users, request props, and much more.
You can download it for free right now on Google Play.
