We all want recognition in some way for our accomplishments in the workplace. Perhaps you enjoy surprise gifts, financial perks, public attention, kind words, added responsibilities, or title promotions, perhaps something different?

Employee recognition is important for ay leader, any organization and most of all, for any employee… It is the act of publicly acknowledging your people for who they are and what they do. With employee appreciation, workers recognize each other and make the workplace feel more inclusive and human.

Why is recognition important?

Recognition helps employees see that their company values them and their contributions to the success of their team and the company overall. This is particularly key when organizations grow or change. It helps employees build a sense of security in their value to the company, motivating them to continue great work.

When employees feel appreciated and recognized for their individual contributions, they will be more connected to their work, their team, and your organization as a whole. Here are a few other benefits of employee recognition: Increased productivity and engagement. Decreased employee turnover.

Strong employee recognition programs reduce turnover rates by 31%. Employees who are recognized are almost six times more likely to stay at their jobs than those who aren't. 37% of employees report that the best way to improve their engagement is for their superiors to give them recognition.

Listen to the episode today to learn more about the methods of effective recognition, to get an advice on how to deliver it and to hear some real examples. 

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