Recognizing milestones and achievements within a workforce may seem more complex — and sometimes impossible — now that employees are rarely under the same roof. But with digital tools specifically designed to enhance employee experience, employers can go beyond the birthday cake in the breakroom and acknowledge workers from anywhere all year long.
Paying tribute to important moments or a job well done goes beyond making employees feel warm and fuzzy; it has a direct connection to their productivity, commitment and retention, according to Zippia. Their recent findings show that strong employee recognition programs reduce turnover by 31%, 37% of employees say the best way to increase engagement is through manager recognition, and 92% of workers are likely to repeat an action if they are recognized for it. There is a lack of this positivity being demonstrated in the workplace, however, as 80% said they would work harder if they felt more appreciated, and one in three reported they have not received recognition for good work in over a year, if at all.
