Employees are working harder than ever as they try to navigate the so-called "new normal" that has morphed out of the coronavirus pandemic. As employees juggle working from home with their responsibilities outside of work, it's more important than ever that employers continue to recognize the effort their workers are putting in, especially when they go the extra mile.
"Your employees are going to remember how you're treating them during this difficult situation that we all find ourselves in," Rob Schmitter, principal solutions architect at Workhuman, said during the virtual 2020 WorldatWork conference.
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Employeers reap the benefits of employee recognition programs throughout the year. Research from Workhuman shows that seven to 10 recognition moments throughout the year will result in employees being two times less likely to leave the organization.
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"Think of it as a micro bonus if you don't want to call it recognition. It's the idea that we're going to look for more opportunities to leverage our bonus pool to drive a higher level of connection," Schmitter says.
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