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Keeping employees motivated is a challenge faced by managers in the field of laboratory animal science and in the business world at large. Using Maslow's 'Hierarchy of Needs' theory as a guide, the authors describe how managers can create a recognition program to keep employees feeling happy and rewarded. They discuss programs used at Bristol-Myers Squibb and share lessons learned from various programs.
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Symonowicz, C., Critelli, L. & Straeter, P. Motivation of animal care technicians through recognition. Lab Anim 35, 39–42 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban0106-39
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/laban0106-39
