Abstract

A well-designed employee recognition program can help engage and motivate employees to be more productive, buy into the organization mission, and feel acknowledged and appreciated. These outcomes help an organization reach its goals for productivity, reduced employee turnover, and a cohesive corporate culture.

This article explains why employee recognition and non-monetary rewards are important to the success of an enterprise, explores which types of recognition and rewards are the most effective and highly valued by employees, and outlines best practices for implementing an effective recognition program.