Count the ways.

Looking for a few good ways to motivate staff and recognize stellar performance? How about several thousand? Check out these resources that are chock-full of ideas:

* 1001 Rewards & Recognition Field-book: The Complete Guide, by Bob Nelson and Dean R. Spitzer (2003, Workman Publishing), includes low- or no-cost recognition ideas. Nelson is also author of 1001 Ways to Energize Employees (1997, Workman Publishing) and 1001 Ways to Reward Employees (1994, Workman Publishing).

* 301 Ways to Have Fun at Work, by Dave Hemsath, Leslie Yerkes, and Daniel McQuillen (1997, Berrett-Koehler Publishers), tells how to instill fun at the office, at meetings, and in training and team-building sessions.

* C.A.R.E. Packages for the Workplace: Dozens of Little Things You Can Do to Regenerate Spirit at Work, by Barbara A. Glanz (1996, McGraw-Hill Trade), describes brighten-your-day ideas such as conducting good-news hours.

* Get Weird! 101 Innovative Ways to Make Your Company a Great Place to Work, by John Putzier (2001, AMACOM), outlines quick and fun solutions to most every morale challenge.

* Make Their Day! Employee Recognition That Works, by Cindy Ventrice (2003, Berrett-Koehler Publishers), provides low-cost recognition methods appropriately matched to performance.

* Managing to Have Fun: How Fun at Work Can Motivate Your Employees, Inspire Your Co-workers, and Boost Your Bottom Line, by Matt Weinstein (1997, Fireside), offers tested techniques for enhancing enthusiasm and pride.