Being an intern is an unforgettable stage in an employee’s career, but how employers choose to manage their young talent determines whether it’s for the right reasons.
More than 80% of employees feel that recognition affects their motivation to succeed at work, according to a survey from software company Nectar, and 87% said it plays a critical part in employee satisfaction — so much so that 71% agreed that receiving more recognition would keep them from leaving. And while they may not be full-time employees, employers should assume their interns feel the same way.
