What is recognition at work?
What about salary? Is a “good salary” enough to provide job satisfaction? The paycheck is the incentive for the employee to physically show up at the office every morning. But to win their hearts and minds over to the company’s common cause, the latter must recognize that the worker is a human being who needs to feel appreciated if he is to deliver his full potential.
Quality of life at work is important, but different for everyone. This represents a challenge for the employer. Many forms of recognition are available, but not all will appeal to all employees. Bonuses and reward programs are appreciated in view of performance, but small gestures often count for more: a warm hello, a sincere thank you, an informal chat, and so on. Employee loyalty often depends on them.
Here are 4 forms of recognition at work:
- Existential recognition focuses on the employee as an individual. It makes them feel respected in the eyes of others for who they are.
- Recognition of results at work focuses on the efficiency, usefulness and quality of the work performed by the employee. The employee’s contribution is emphasized and valued, helping to develop a sense of belonging to the company.
- Recognition of work practice highlights the way in which the worker has carried out his or her tasks. It also focuses on the worker’s specific skills and experience.
- Recognition of investment in work focuses on the commitment and energy deployed by the employee in his or her tasks, thus underlining the contribution of each employee.
This mark of appreciation becomes even more important when teams are telecommuting. Why? Because it provides the energy needed to get things done, stimulate commitment and foster communication.
It’s not enough to set up a performance appraisal process to encourage recognition! Recognition must be continuous, throughout the year!
It’s every employer’s duty to consider the reasons why employees feel good at work. Recognition has an impact on a person’s identity, interpersonal relations, motivation, motivation and communication skills, as well as on their physical and psychological health. Of course, we mustn’t forget total compensation, since it’s an integral part of what encompasses RECOGNITION.
It’s therefore possible for both employer and employee to counter boredom and demotivation by recreating a work environment that suits everyone, believing in the possibility of learning, and carrying out tasks that are appreciated and defined on a daily basis.
No matter what tools are put in place, recognition helps to encourage commitment, surpassing oneself and creating a climate conducive to work.
It’s simple… recognition is Stimulating, Valuing and Powerful!
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