10 Reasons to Improve your Recognition Practices

May 18, 2023

In Management & Organizational Performance

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The benefits of recognition at work have long since been proven. Discover the 10 reasons to improve your recognition practices in your organization.

1. TO SOLIDIFY YOUR EMPLOYER BRAND:

66% of human resource managers affirm that their recognition program solidifies their employer brand.

2. TO ATTRACT TALENT:

Consistently high performing employees are 19% more likely to work for organizations that adopt excellent recognition practices.

3. TO IMPROVE THE EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP:

63% of employees who are dissatisfied with their relationship with their immediate supervisor mention the lack of recognition as the primary source of conflict.

4. TO MOTIVATE YOUR EMPLOYEES TO PERFORM:

69% of employees would work harder if they felt that their efforts were appreciated.

5. FOR BETTER MENTAL HEALTH:

The risk of psychological health problems is 6 times higher among employees who don’t receive recognition from their boss.

6. TO DECREASE THE RISK OF WORK INCIDENTS:

Companies with a recognition program related to health and safety at work have seen their number of incidents decrease by 37%.

7. TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT:

85% of companies that invest 1% of their payroll in recognition see a positive impact on engagement.

8. TO RETAIN YOUR EMPLOYEES:

Companies who adopt a strategic recognition approach report an average turnover rate of 23.4% less than organizations who don’t have a recognition program.

9. TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY:

Companies that implement social recognition based on peer values see a 23.9% increase in productivity.

10. TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:

Organizations with the most sophisticated recognition practices are 12 times more likely to see a positive impact on their financial returns.

The Author

Sofia Rueda

Marketing Project Manager

An advocate and contributor to the employee wellness sector since 2018. Sofia became part of Altrum sharing in its commitment to inspire and celebrate individuals. Her dedication extends far beyond the workplace, as she strives to positively impact the well-being of employees through her expertise.