Mr Crow said the cleaners were working "in often appalling conditions with no proper recognition and reward whatsoever".

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The recognition and reward will then take care of itself.

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Accountability is as essential as recognition and reward for success.

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He told London radio station LBC 97.3: "I don't believe politicians should get honours", adding that he "was paid very good money to be the mayor of London" and voters' recognition was reward enough for him.

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When should recognition and reward be linked?

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That's the mistake many parents, teachers, coaches, and managers in the workplace make: they demand practice and offer recognition as the reward.

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In many organizations recognition and financial reward are joined at the hip.

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Recognition inside your industry is a huge reward for many, but to be recognised outside of the design and consumer electronics ecosystem means so much more.

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When they get the reward, they deserve the recognition.

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The reward is a high score and social recognition within the community.

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