You probably realize that both employee recognition and employee engagement are important for the success of your business \u2013 but what is the link between the two? Employee recognition leads to employee engagement \u2013 it is an important piece of the puzzle that will help you to achieve your long term goals.<\/p>\n
When it comes to implementing an employee recognition program, don\u2019t be surprised if you start to see a massive increase in your employee engagement metrics. As engagement experts Derek Irvine and Eric Mosley write in their book \u201cWinning with a Culture of Recognition: Recognition Strategies at the World’s Most Admired Companies\u201d,<\/a> recognition can make all of the difference in the world.<\/p>\n \u201cStrategic recognition gives company executives the tools to create and manage a culture of appreciation at their firms for competitive advantage. For the first time, employee appreciation emerges as a sound management method that moves recognition from anecdotal morale-booster to data-driven business discipline.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n By managing your recognition strategy you can change your business from the inside out and gain results that are in line with some of the most respected companies on the planet.<\/p>\n While you might think of recognition as simply \u2018a nice thing to do for your employees,\u2019 it encompasses a lot more than that. This is a strong and vital communication tool that can reward your top performers while reinforcing your corporate culture.<\/p>\n Employee recognition can include cash rewards, special privileges, verbal & written compliments, extra time off of work and casual dress days. It can also include much more serious rewards, such as awards, promotions, partnerships, mentorships and more.<\/p>\n Employee recognition is one of the most important things that you can do to improve engagement \u2013 and therefore improve the health and prosperity of your business.<\/p>\n Irvine, Mosley and many other experts in the field all preach one key component more any other – CEOs and other managers must be the ones to lead strategic recognition efforts<\/a>. As a leader in your industry and your company, you play the most important role in your corporate culture. You bring it to life, and you set the pace.<\/p>\n This is a form of active management \u2013 if you neglect to walk the walk and talk the talk, all of your efforts are destined to fail. Not only do you need to decide what kind of culture you want your company to embody, you also need to breathe life into this culture.<\/p>\n This means that you need to reach out to your employees and frequently recognize their efforts, but you also need to demonstrate and mirror these efforts.<\/strong> In addition, it\u2019s a great idea to encourage all staff members to recognize and verbally compliment their peers and colleagues on a regular basis. This creates a warm, supportive and productive workplace.<\/p>\n In particular, millennials are motivated by rewards and recognition \u2013 if you want to attract and retain the best young talent, you need to make this a priority.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s look at a key case study and have a peek at how Google motivates and rewards their top performers. They are on the cutting edge of tech innovation, and so in order to show that they value their best innovators, they have created an award.<\/p>\nWhat is employee recognition?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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