Importance of Employee Recognition

Employees thrive with recognition.

Employees like to feel appreciated. Through employee recognition, an employer can demonstrate to his employees that he appreciates the work they have performed. Employee recognition is vital to retaining employees and to the success of a business.

Basic Need

Recognizing employees is necessary for a productive workplace. If employees are not acknowledged for the work they do, they feel undervalued.

Continued Productivity

Employee recognition can encourage continued productivity. A simple email or thank-you letter to employees each time they perform a commendable job can encourage them to repeat their performance.

Day-to-Day Recognition

Day-to-day recognition is the most critical form of employee recognition, according to Kim Harrison, the principal of Cutting Edge PR. When a manager recognizes employees in person or by email for outstanding work, it sets an example for other employees to follow.

Less Negativity

Employees who are recognized are less apt to be absent from work or overly stressed. Employee recognition boots their self-esteem, which positively impacts their interactions with customers and colleagues.

Employee Retention

When employees are effectively recognized, the company suffers lower employee turnover; high-quality employees are more motivated to stay with the company.

References

• Cutting Edge PR: Why Employee Recognition is So Important