Carrots and Sticks Have to Do with Employee Feedback? Everything!

When you hear "Carrots," your mind might jump to crunchy vegetables—but in Loyaltri HRMS, it’s something far more rewarding (and calorie-free)! Carrots here represent the recognition employees earn for their outstanding performance. On the flip side, “Sticks” aren’t literal either—they’re a way to address actions that need improvement.

The “Carrot and Stick” feature is a clever and transparent tool that helps managers balance rewards and accountability. Here’s a simple breakdown of how it works and how you can use it effectively.

Managing employees effectively requires a balance between recognizing achievements and addressing challenges. The “Carrot and Stick” feature in Loyaltri HRMS is a straightforward feature that helps line managers provide feedback by rewarding good behaviour or addressing undesirable actions.

Here's a simple breakdown of how it works and how you can use it.

What is the Carrot and Stick Feature?

The “Carrot and Stick” feature allows managers to assign rewards (“Carrots”) for positive actions or impose consequences (“Sticks”) for undesirable behaviour. These actions are transparent, as they appear on the employee’s profile and timeline for accountability.

Not only can managers track and manage these rewards and consequences, but employees also have the option to dispute any unfair punishment.

How to Use the Feature

1. Assigning a Carrot (Reward)

• Select the “Carrot” option in the system.

• Provide a clear reason for the reward.

• Managers can assign up to three Carrots at any given time.

2. Assigning a Stick (Punishment)

• Select the “Stick” option.

• Provide a valid reason for the punishment.

Note: Managers can assign up to three Sticks at any given time.

Once assigned, these Carrots or Sticks will be visible to both the manager and the employee on the employee’s profile and timeline.

Viewing the Timeline

The timeline offers a clear and detailed view of all assigned Carrots and Sticks, including:

• Who assigned the Carrot or Stick?

• When it was assigned (date).

• Why it was given (reason).

• Additional details are available through a tooltip (hover over the “i” button for more information).

Why Use This Feature?

• Both positive and negative feedback is documented and visible.

• Employees can track rewards and punishments and dispute them if needed.

• Managers and employees can maintain a clear record of workplace behaviour.

The “Carrot and Stick” feature makes employee management more structured and balanced. By using it effectively, managers can encourage good performance, address issues constructively, and creative a fair and transparent work environment.

Ready to start rewarding or addressing actions? Log in to Loyaltri HRMS and try out the “Carrot and Stick” feature today!