prizes at work is published

Author: efe

src/config.tsx

@@ -91,6 +91,16 @@ export const CONFIG: SiteConfig = {
 			page: "django",
 			href: "/posts/django",
 		},
+		{
+			title: "Company Culture",
+			page: "company-culture",
+			href: "/posts/company-culture",
+		},
+		{
+			title: "Career",
+			page: "career",
+			href: "/posts/career",
+		},
 		{
 			title: "Book",
 			page: "book",

src/content/blog/2016-09-19-first-internship.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: "First Internship"
 image: /images/posts/first-internship/step-by-step.png
 publishedAt: '2016-09-19'
-category: "soft-skill"
+category: "career"
 ---
 
 I've just finished my first internship. In this post, I'd like to mention about what i did and I'll give tips for having a good internship.
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ I've just finished my first internship. In this post, I'd like to mention about
 
 I was a backend intern in [Hipolabs](http://hipolabs.com) for 30 days. **Hipo** is a multi-disciplinary software agency. On the other hand, They are free and open software enthusiast. They provide place for [**Python Istanbul**](http://pyistanbul.org) meetings. Also, Hipo supports projects like [Django Rest Framework](https://fund.django-rest-framework.org/topics/funding/#our-sponsors).
 
-## What i did?
+## What I did?
 
 I worked on a custom CMS project written in Django/Python. It is the biggest Django project i have ever seen and understand the source code. When i see project that big, I deeply understand why design-patterns are vital. Without these, It will be real mess!
 

src/content/blog/2018-06-03-slack-guideline.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Slack Guideline
 og_image: /images/posts/slack-guideline/slack.png
 publishedAt: '2018-06-03'
-category: "soft-skill"
+category: "company-culture"
 ---
 Software engineering models from waterfall to _agile_ aim to increase productivity. Do more jobs at shorter time. Communication between colleagues has vital role for the productivity. Therefore, We should have set of rules for Slack or alternatives.
 

src/content/blog/2022-05-29-how-i-became-a-speaker.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "How I Became a Speaker"
 publishedAt: '2022-05-29'
-category: "soft-skill"
+category: "career"
 ---
 
 ![Efe Öge at PyConDe 2022](https://efe.me/images/posts/how-i-became-a-speaker/efe-oge-pyconde-2022.jpeg)

src/content/blog/2025-03-12-the-interview.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 title: "The Interview"
 publishedAt: '2025-03-12'
-category: 'web'
+category: 'company-culture'
 isFeatured: true
 ---
 

src/content/blog/prizes-at-work.md

@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+---
+title: "Prizes at Work"
+publishedAt: '2025-03-17'
+category: 'company-culture'
+isFeatured: true
+---
+
+Some companies offer prizes like a bluetooth speakers, mechanical keyboards to employees who complete certain tasks or projects. At first, this might seem like a fun and harmless way to motivate people. But when you look deeper, it raises an important question: **why do employees need extra rewards to do their jobs?**
+
+Employees are already paid a salary to do their work. That should be enough motivation. If companies feel the need to offer prizes, it could point to a deeper problem in the company culture.
+
+- **Lack of Real Motivation** – If employees aren’t excited about their work, the company might try to “buy” their engagement with prizes instead of improving the work environment.
+- **Unfair Workload** – Some companies set unrealistic expectations. When employees feel overworked, they might not want to go the extra mile. A prize is then used as a short-term fix to get them to do more.
+- **Lack of Recognition** – Employees want to feel valued. If they only receive recognition through prizes, it means the company may not have a culture of appreciation in place.
+
+## A Better Approach
+
+Instead of using prizes as motivation, companies should focus on creating a culture where employees feel valued, engaged, and fairly treated.
+
+- **Recognize Effort Regularly** – A simple “thank you” or public acknowledgment can be more meaningful than a prize.
+- **Fair Compensation** – Employees should be paid what they’re worth. Competitive salaries, performance-based raises, and meaningful benefits show that a company values its workforce. Then, anyone can decide what to buy with their money instead of working for a prize. Financial security and freedom allow employees to focus on doing their best work without needing external rewards.
+- **A Shared Vision** – When employees truly understand why their work matters, they don’t need external rewards to stay motivated. Companies should foster open communication where employees can voice their concerns, ask questions and engage in meaningful discussions. When people feel heard and involved, they begin to see challenges as their own rather than just the company’s problems. This sense of ownership eliminates the need for prizes because employees are already committed to doing their best work.
+
+
+Prizes can still have a place at work, but they should be given as surprises to make employees happy rather than as a tool to push productivity. For example, offering two tickets to a concert simply as a gesture of appreciation can strengthen morale without creating a culture of conditional rewards.

src/pages/404.astro

@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ const posts = (await getCollection("blog")).sort(sortItemsByDateDesc);
 const featuredBlogPosts = posts.filter(
 	({ data }) => data.isFeatured,
 );
-const softSkillPosts = posts.filter(
-	({ data }) => data.category === "soft-skill",
+const careerPosts = posts.filter(
+	({ data }) => data.category === "career",
 );
 const conferenceTalkPosts = posts.filter(
 	({ data }) => data.category === "conference-talks",

src/pages/index.astro

@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ const posts = (await getCollection("blog")).sort(sortItemsByDateDesc);
 const featuredBlogPosts = posts.filter(
 	({ data }) => data.isFeatured,
 );
-const softSkillPosts = posts.filter(
-	({ data }) => data.category === "soft-skill",
+const careerPosts = posts.filter(
+	({ data }) => data.category === "career",
 );
 const conferenceTalkPosts = posts.filter(
 	({ data }) => data.category === "conference-talks",
@@ -118,13 +118,13 @@ const conferenceTalkPosts = posts.filter(
         </a>
       </div>
 
-      {/* Soft Skills */}
+      {/* Career */}
       <div class="flex flex-col space-y-4 animate-slide-from-down-and-fade-4">
         <div class="flex flex-col space-y-2">
-          <span class="font-semibold md:px-6">Soft Skills</span>
+          <span class="font-semibold md:px-6">Career</span>
           <div class="flex flex-col space-y-8 md:space-y-1 md:px-2">
             {
-              softSkillPosts
+              careerPosts
                 .sort((a, b) => {
                   if (
                     new Date(a.data.publishedAt) > new Date(b.data.publishedAt)