YOUR MISSION: BECOME A RECOGNITION HERO

How do you deliver meaningful recognition? We o�er this recognition dossier with everything you need to appreciate great work throughout your organization.

of employees believe it’s important to recognize above

and beyond performance.

WHAT: RECOGNITION (N.): AN EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION AND HEARTFELT GRATITUDE.

When you see someone doing great work

—BIG OR SMALL—make it your mission to express your gratitude. Write a thank-you note, give an award, or plan a celebration—just make sure that the recognition

is proportionate to the occasion.

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WHO: Recognize anyone who does great work and MAKES A DIFFERENCE PEOPLE LOVE. Be on the lookout for occasions to appreciate team members, peers, and even your manager.

Employees who are recognized often by both peers and their manager are

over 30% more likely to feel appreciated than those who are not.

WHEN:

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RECOGNIZE YOUR TEAM MEMBERS WHEN THEY ADD VALUE, GO ABOVE

& BEYOND, OR DELIVER A DIFFERENCE THATALIGNS WITH YOUR PURPOSE.

Employees most benefit when some type of recognition is delivered

ONCE EVERY 7 DAYS.(stopping by to say thanks counts)

HOW: MEANINGFUL, IMPACTFUL RECOGNITION IS...

APPROPRIATE

When a teammate applies e�ort, deliver a handwritten

card or small award. But when someone delivers big

results, a public presentation and an award is in order.

TIMELY

Express your appreciation soon after the event for

maximal impact and to show that recognizing great work

is your priority.

SPECIFIC

Say exactly what impressed you—and why. Relay the

story of the great work and inspire everyone witnessing

the recognition.

PERSONAL

Only you know whether your coworker would prefer a

one-on-one lunch, a big group celebration, or another form of recognition. Personalize your

presentation to their taste, and they’ll know you truly know

and appreciate them.

HEARTFELT

Because it comes from a feeling of true appreciation.

Research shows that when great work is acknowledged and rewarded, people innovate and make a di�erence more often—and then they are recognized again. So express your appreciation today to start the cycle of great work in your organization!

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WHY: Expressing your appreciation through recognition boosts trust and teamwork. It shows how much you value the contributions of every teammate. But that’s not all. It’s also the #1 motivator for employees to do great work.

And when managers are committed to recognition, team members are

over 3x more likely to deliver great work.