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Why Employee Recognition Matters

Achievers

Think carefully, because over 65 percent of employees report they don’t feel recognized at work. And lack of recognition just happens to be the number one reason why employees quit. Employee recognition drives employee engagement, and with higher employee engagement come lower turnover rates and stronger business results.

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18 Impactful Employee Recognition and Appreciation Ideas

Achievers

But employee recognition is not just about making people feel good. Data indicates that “lack of recognition” is the third most common reason employees leave their job, and 26 percent of employees feel that being undervalued and underappreciated is the highest barrier to engagement.

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5 Eye-Opening HR Stats: Why Employee Recognition Matters

Achievers

What defines an effective retention strategy varies from business to business, but there is one common element that has been found to work across most business types and sectors: employee recognition. In addition, 75% of employees who received at least monthly recognition (even if informal) reported being satisfied with their jobs.

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Deep Dive on Budgeting for Employee Recognition and Reward Programs

Vantage Circle

The agenda was about increasing the budget for our employee recognition program. In many organizations, employee recognition is seen as an expense rather than an investment. A well-planned budget is not about handing out rewards; it's— about fostering a culture that employees appreciate.

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New research reveals the business case for employee recognition

Achievers

The latest research from Bersin & Associates proves companies that say “thank you” to employees far outperform companies that do not. The data comes from ” The State of Employee Recognition in 2012 ” report, revealing the secrets of employee recognition and the business results achieved from these programs.

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Building a robust employee recognition program

Insperity

Are you doing enough to recognize your employees? You may realize you’re not doing enough to show employee appreciation, or perhaps your company lacks a formal employee recognition program. Employee appreciation and employee recognition may seem like the same thing at first glance, but there’s a nuanced difference.

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How to Find Budget Dollars for Employee Recognition

HR Bartender

[Schmitter] I think the conversation is finally moving away from recognition not being important. More and more senior leaders realize now the opportunity that a strategic, social recognition program presents. The post How to Find Budget Dollars for Employee Recognition appeared first on hr bartender.