Employee recognition playbook: Healthcare

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High turnover and burnout are draining healthcare organizations — but it doesn’t have to be this way. This free playbook offers proven strategies from leading hospitals and health systems that have transformed their culture through recognition.

Who this playbook is for

This playbook is built specifically for those working in healthcare who are trying to do more with less — and do it sustainably. If you’re a healthcare administrator, HR leader, people manager, or clinical leader, this guide is for you. It’s especially helpful if you’re facing challenges like staff burnout, high turnover, or disengaged teams and want practical, realistic ways to support your workforce. The content, insights, and strategies inside are tailored to the realities of healthcare environments, from hospitals to health systems and frontline care teams.

What healthcare admins and leaders will learn from this playbook

In this Employee Recognition Playbook, you’ll learn how recognition can be a powerful tool to improve both employee experience and organizational outcomes in healthcare settings. You’ll walk away with clear, actionable ideas to help you:

• Lower clinical turnover by up to 33% with strategic, science-backed recognition practices
• Build a culture that combats burnout and strengthens retention
• Improve employee engagement with communication and feedback strategies
• See real-world success stories, including 250% ROI on recognition programs
• Access practical tools, checklists, and leadership tips to transform your healthcare workforce

The ideas and strategies are designed to be easy to understand and even easier to apply.

How healthcare organizations use this playbook to drive success

Leading healthcare providers didn’t just read this playbook — they put it into action. Trusted organizations like CHRISTUS Health, Bayhealth, and Wesley followed principles outlined to embed recognition into their everyday culture. By making appreciation part of leadership routines, communication plans, and team interactions, theses organizations saw real results: stronger engagement, lower turnover, and better outcomes for both employees and patients. Their success shows what’s possible when recognition is done thoughtfully and consistently.

What you’ll find inside this playbook

This playbook is packed with practical tools you can start using right away, including:

• 12 impactful employee survey questions for healthcare
• 4 steps on how to foster employee engagement
• 3 steps to reduce turnover for clinical staff
• Eye-opening statistics on employee recognition and burnout
• A checklist for creating a positive work culture
• An internal communication cadence cheat sheet

Together, these resources help you move from insight to action — and build a workplace where healthcare employees feel supported, appreciated, and motivated to stay.

Unlock employee recognition in healthcare — cut turnover, boost engagement, and improve patient care. Download your copy of the Employee recognition playbook: Healthcare today!