TKI People Awards: nurturing employee motivation in the realm of remote work
With the rise of remote work, maintaining employee motivation and engagement has become vital to elevate morale, nurture belonging, and amplify productivity. One way to keep employees motivated and engaged is through employee recognition.
The TKI People Awards series features the employees and teams recognized by TKI for going above and beyond expectations, excelling as team players, and creating a tremendous impact on the company.
In this article, the recipients of the TKI Employee of the Month award in March 2023 shared their thoughts on receiving it and their achievements so far. Learn how they overcome challenges and find motivation at work.
Maryan Hamadeh
Translator and Research Assistant, Research Division
The KPI Institute
TKI: What does receiving the Employee of the Month award mean to you?
Maryan: Receiving the Employee of the Month award means a lot to me. It represents a sense of accomplishment and pride for my hard work. It makes me feel appreciated and that my efforts have been recognized. Moreover, it reassures me that I work in the right company and a supportive working environment that values its employees.
TKI: What’s your favorite accomplishment so far at TKI?
Maryan: One of my favorite accomplishments at TKI has been my most recent project. I was proudly able to translate the Certified Innovation Performance Professional (C-IP) course in just one month while juggling other tasks as well, knowing that the time estimation to translate such courses is around three months. This task was challenging but also demonstrated my dedication and time management skills. It is certainly something to be proud of!
TKI: When you’re faced with a challenge at work, how do you find a solution?
Maryan: The first thing I do once I face a challenge at work is trying to understand the challenge. After that, I break it down into minor challenges and set small goals. I develop an action plan for steps that I need to take to overcome this challenge. Those are the steps I have followed to translate the C-IP course, and I cannot stress enough the importance of time management. Remember that you can continuously develop your time management skills to increase your ability to handle challenges efficiently and achieve better results.
TKI: What would be the three main career lessons that you have learned thus far?
Maryan: (1) Continuous learning and development: There is always room for improvement and growth. Every day, you face new challenges and handle new tasks, so take that as an opportunity to learn new things. (2) Networking: The KPI Institute is a working environment known for its diversity. Getting to know colleagues from various backgrounds will help you exchange knowledge and share different insights. (3) Taking risks: Always remember that you know a lot more than you think you know. You still need to be put in a situation to discover those skills. So, once you fail, embrace this failure and step up again. Fall seven times, stand up eight!
Eglis Mewania
Administrative Assistant
Life Management Science Labs (LMSL)
TKI: What does receiving the Employee of the Month award mean to you?
Eglis: Getting the Employee of the Month award means a lot to me. It is like a big thumbs-up from my colleagues and a recognition that my hard work and dedication have paid off. It increases my confidence and motivation, showing that the company values my efforts. Plus, it is a nice little ego boost and a chance to celebrate with my team. Overall, it is a tremendous honor that makes me proud of what I do.
TKI: What’s your favorite accomplishment so far at TKI?
Eglis: So far at TKI, my favorite accomplishment has been conducting preliminary meetings successfully with potential podcast guests. I took the time to explain everything clearly and effectively, and I was thrilled every time they agreed to join the podcast. Knowing that my efforts paid off and that our podcast would benefit from their participation was a great feeling.
TKI: When you’re faced with a challenge at work, how do you find a solution?
Eglis: When I encounter a challenge at work, I tackle it head-on. First, I take a moment to assess the situation and understand the problem. Then, I brainstorm possible solutions, often bouncing ideas off my colleagues or seeking their input. Once I have a few potential solutions, I weigh their pros and cons. Finally, I choose the best approach and dive in, adapting and learning along the way. It is all about being proactive, collaborative, and willing to learn from successes and setbacks.
TKI: What would be the three main career lessons that you have learned thus far?
Eglis: The three main career lessons I have learned so far would be (1) embrace opportunities, (2) learn from failures, and (3) build relationships.
Shorouk Mohamed
Senior Graphic Designer
Biodigy
TKI: What does receiving the Employee of the Month award mean to you?
Shorouk: Receiving the Employee of the Month award means a lot to me because it feels great to know that my work got noticed and appreciated. This makes me more encouraged and motivated to keep up the hard work.
TKI: What’s your favorite accomplishment so far at TKI?
Shorouk: I would say designing the LMSL and maentae websites is my favorite accomplishment because these projects introduced me to website designing for the first time. I learned from scratch how to use the new required Adobe software and am still educating myself more about the UI/UX design field.
TKI: When you’re faced with a challenge at work, how do you find a solution?
Shorouk: I start by doing my own research regarding the different potential solutions to the challenge I am facing and then discuss the results with my art director for more reliable and supported answers to my questions.
TKI: What would be the three main career lessons that you have learned thus far?
Shorouk: (1) There is always room for learning new skills and getting introduced to new fields of design. (2) It is important from time to time that I get out of my comfort zone and try more challenging projects that require a design outcome that is not my typical design style. (3) Getting to work with colleagues from a diverse culture is very inspiring because it introduces us to different work experiences and project management techniques.
Donnell Constantino
Instructional Designer
Institute for Life Management Science (ILMS)
TKI: What does receiving the Employee of the Month award mean to you?
Donnell: Receiving the Employee of the Month award makes me feel validated.
TKI: What’s your favorite accomplishment so far at TKI?
Donnell: My favorite accomplishment so far working at ILMS, one of the organizations within the TKI ecosystem, would be creating course modules
TKI: When you’re faced with a challenge at work, how do you find a solution?
Donnell: When faced with a challenge at work and finding a solution for it, just be assertive and not be afraid to ask questions.
TKI: What would be the three main career lessons that you have learned thus far?
Donnell: The three career insights I have gained include the importance of assertiveness, kindness, and critical thinking.
