Employers know that good compensation and benefits are great motivators to help ensure they hire the best and the brightest. Yet not as many employers fully understand the value that the recognition of their peers can have for motivating their employees.
More and more companies are scrambling to find the employee perks that will set them apart as the most desirable place to work for the best talent in the industry. An effective peer-to-peer recognition program can be the ideal solution to help create a happier and more engaged workforce.
Simply put, peer-to-peer recognition works because it means more when employees get a pat on the back from someone with whom they share responsibilities or a workspace. When employees get a thumbs-up from a colleague who understands exactly what they do day in and day out, it can make them feel more appreciated by the rest of the team — giving them a sense of satisfaction that their efforts make a difference.
This not only helps individual employees feel more motivated in their jobs, but it also helps to build a stronger sense of community and morale within the entire organization. What’s more, businesses can improve their employee retention rates and better attract top talent to their organizations.
Having a successful peer-to-peer recognition program can make a significant difference for your business. The following guide put together by Carl Martens – resident catalyst for change at Award Concepts – details the most important elements you need to know about these programs and how you can implement them in your workplace.
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Paul Slezak
With over two decades of experience in the recruitment and human capital industry, Paul Slezak has established himself as a transformative force in the realm of leadership and career coaching, group facilitation, and talent acquisition. His unique perspective, drawn from his early career as a leader in global recruitment firms and his entrepreneurial success with his own start-up, has enabled him to make a significant impact on leaders, teams, and organizations across the world. Paul's passion for helping others achieve success and high performance is evident in his commitment to transforming leaders and their teams at local, national, and international levels. He specializes in promoting the importance of human-centered intelligence, focusing on soft skills such as authenticity, transparency, and trust to complement business-centered acumen and drive better workplace outcomes. As an impartial facilitator, Paul brings his expertise to team offsites and strategy days, ensuring alignment on goals, values, and culture while keeping participants on task. His engaging and energetic presence, coupled with his unique "entertraining" and "edutaining" delivery style, enables him to connect with audiences both large and intimate, sharing personal and professional anecdotes that inspire and energize.
