Employee Recognition — Why It Should Be Important to You

By Erika Rahman

Illustration of a notebook, briefcase, magifying glass, and cogs turning.

What is employee recognition?

Employee recognition makes a world of difference

The benefits of employee recognition are endless

image with text - Benefits of Employee Recognition: boosts morale, increases retention rates, encourages self-improvement

1. Boosts morale

2. Increases retention rates

3. Encourages self-improvement

Higher productivity

Greater work culture

Innovative ways to recognize employees for their efforts

1. Bonuses

2. Written and verbal praise

image with text - When you publicly appreciate your peers and employees, you tell them that what they are doing makes a difference.

Birthday celebrations

Recognition feed

Employee appreciation

Employee's first day

Project completion

Quarterly and end of year celebrations

How to introduce an employee recognition program into the workplace

image with text - When you prioritize recognition in the workplace,  your employees are happier, more loyal, and eager to do their part and crush company goals.

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