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Armando Rogério Brandão Guimarães Junior
Armando Rogério Brandão Guimarães Junior

Posted on • Originally published at Medium

Recognition and Reward

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Hey guys! Are you all right?

Here I am with another article about DX, that is, the digital transformation that allows organizations to become more innovative and competitive. Today I want to talk about an especially important aspect of DX: the recognition and reward for having a good Developer Experience (DX) for internal contributors.
Did you know that the people involved in the development team are the main agents of DX? They are responsible for creating digital solutions that meet customer and business needs. Therefore, it is essential that they feel motivated, valued, and engaged with the company’s culture.
But how to do it? How to recognize and reward developers effectively and cost-effectively? Write it down because here are some tips:

  • Give frequent and constructive feedback. People on the development team need to know if they are doing a good job, what their strengths and weaknesses are, and how they can improve. In addition, positive feedback increases the professionals’ self-esteem and confidence, but whenever necessary, also give constructive feedback!
  • Provide opportunities for learning and growth. People on the development team are curious and like to update themselves on innovative technologies and market trends. Therefore, encourage them to participate in courses, events, webinars, podcasts, and other sources of knowledge. Also, create spaces for them to share their ideas and experiences with other colleagues.
  • Recognize efforts and results. People on the development team work hard to deliver quality projects, often under pressure and tight deadlines. Therefore, it is important to recognize the value of your work, whether through public or private praise, symbolic or financial awards, or simply a SINCERE thank you.
  • Create a pleasant and fun work environment. People on the development team spend many hours in front of the computer, which can lead to stress and fatigue. Therefore, it is important to create a work environment that favors the physical and mental well-being of professionals. Some ideas are: offering regular breaks, providing healthy snacks, promoting playful or social activities (such as games or happy hours), and decorating the space with vibrant colors or creative elements.

These are some simple but effective ways to recognize and reward your company’s in-house developers. Remember: good DX doesn’t depend only on technology, but also on the people who make it happen!

Hope you enjoyed this article.

Thank you for your attention and see you later!

Armando Guimarães Junior 🥑

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