Employee Recognition

Employee appreciation is a powerful tool that can significantly impact your team's motivation, productivity, and overall success.

Employee Appreciation Day is an important occasion on the corporate calendar, dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the hard work and dedication of employees.

Employee appreciation is the backbone of a motivated and engaged workforce.

Words are powerful. The right words can uplift, motivate and leave a lasting impact.

The art of a well-crafted, thoughtful thank you message is timeless.

The word lagniappe (lan-Yap) is a Creole term referring to “a little something extra.” Generally considered from a sales and marketing standpoint, it has applicability in employee relations as well.

Time and again, research backs up our lived experience: employees are happier and more likely to stay when they feel appreciated at work. And it’s clear employers can do more to recognize employees for their efforts and contributions.

Employee appreciation and recognition programs are among the most underrated ways to foster a positive work culture, improve the employee experience, and boost business outcomes.

In today’s post-pandemic world, one universal truth stands strong: a happy workforce is a productive workforce.

Recognizing employees’ hard work and contributions is key to fostering a supportive and productive workplace. Studies show that employee recognition, whether big or small, has a significant impact on employee morale, job satisfaction, and more.

The holiday season is a time of joy, reflection, and gratitude. It's a perfect opportunity for employers and organizations to express appreciation and goodwill towards their employees.

The holiday season offers a unique opportunity to express appreciation for your employees' hard work and dedication. Recognizing their efforts not only fosters employee happiness but can also significantly enhance productivity, engagement, well-being, and overall business outcomes.

By Theresa Harkins-Schulz
Employee communication has always been critical — and challenging — to organizations of all types and sizes. Over the past two years and counting, those challenges have escalated in an increasingly remote and hybrid work environment where employees may be scattered across multiple locations and even time zones.

By Christine Knight
Acknowledging the hard work and efforts of those around you isn’t a new concept – it’s an age-old way of showing appreciation. In the workplace, fostering a culture of recognition is critical to retention and happiness.

By Kelley Briggs
There are a wide range of ways that employees might recognize each other and their efforts. These can take a variety of forms and focus on both work (e.g., appreciation for collaborative team efforts) and personal (e.g., recognizing anniversaries, birthdays, and other life moments) recognition events. While some peer-to-peer recognition likely occurs organically in most organizations, it’s not something that should be left to chance. Being proactive in encouraging employees to recognize each other and providing them the avenues to do so easily and seamlessly can produce real benefits.