Mounting evidence underscores the importance of thanking employees for the work they do, especially when they go above and beyond the call of duty.
Now, a survey not only underscores the value of such positive recognition, but takes it a step further: recent recognition can be an extremely powerful engagement tool for employees.
Globoforce, in its Spring 2014 Mood Tracker (a survey actually conducted in January), has this to say about recognition: "Some managers still believe employees should be happy with a paycheck, but companies with social recognition are making a tremendous, measurable impact on engagement, retention and enablement. … Employees spot empty gestures easily, and respond with disinterest and apathy. But when gestures take into account their perspectives and needs, they thrive."
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