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Are companies hitting the right note with their employee recognition efforts? Most managers say

“yes,” but some workers are singing a different tune.

of senior managers think their company is effective at recognizing employees for good performance.

89%

Are companies hitting the right note with their employee recognition efforts? Most managers say

“yes,” but some workers are singing a different tune.

workers think their company isn’t good at recognition.

3 in 10

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If rock-star staff aren’t acknowledged, they may take their acts elsewhere.

of workers said it’s at least somewhat likely they would leave their current position if they didn’t feel appreciated by their manager.

More than 1/2

Rewards top the charts as the most valued form of recognition, beating out growth opportunities and praise.

7 Tips for Making Employee Recognition a Hit

Acknowledge contributions regularly – not just once or

twice a year.

Find out what type of acknowledgement employees prefer and customize rewards accordingly.

Make sure the form of recognition fits the degree

of achievement.

Don’t overdo it. Even the nicest compliments seem

insincere when given too often.

Don’t overlook unsung heroes who help behind the scenes.

Remember that recognition doesn’t need to be extravagant to be effective.

Clearly tie recognition back to specific actions so people know

exactly what they did right.

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