Employee Recognition

Recognition: The Future of Employee Engagement

It’s no surprise: employees are the key to any successful business! Yet, when it comes to employee engagement, so many organizations haven’t moved out of the industrial age. Years of Service programs have been employers’ crutch for recognizing employees – but with the significant differences in today’s workplace, why has the means of recognition remained the same?

The 20th century way of managing people won’t work with a 21st century workforce. A “thank you” is more powerful than a bonus. Traditional service awards – plastic trophies, pen sets and coffee mugs – do a great job of collecting dust but a poor job of engaging employees. Recognition changes the employment relationship; it encourages teamwork and camaraderie, reinforces company culture and taps into discretionary effort.

Benefits of Recognition:

• Reduces turnover
• Increases employee empowerment
• Improves company culture
• Increases performance
• Provides validation of employee accomplishments which ensures that behaviours are repeated

The future of employee engagement recognizes performance, not presence. Today’s employees wants to be acknowledged for successes affecting the company and are more inclined to drive results when their work is celebrated. Establishing a Culture of Recognition will enhance your employees’ experience and encourage them to repeat positive behaviors that drive results. Recognition increases productivity and creates a culture of engaged employees, positively affecting your company’s bottom line. Recruit, retain, and inspire talent by aligning your business strategy with a total rewards and recognition strategy.

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