Recent respected surveys show the way to your employees performance sweet spot is through recognition the survey suggest the following.

Recognition Keeps People Working Harder and Loyal to You

• 64% of UK workers would leave their job for a company that clearly recognised contributions.
• 90% said employee recognition motivates them to do a better job.

People Like Recognition, but Aren't Recognised Enough

• 86% said they like to have their efforts/contributions at work recognised
• 37% are dissatisfied with the level of recognition they receive for doing a good job

Recognition Frequency Is Directly Correlated to Key HR Metrics

• 70% of those recognised in the last month feel appreciated at their job vs. 11% of those never recognised
• 35% of those recognised in the last month plan to search for a new job vs. 44% of those never recognised
• 60% of those recognised in the last month are satisfied with the level of recognition they receive vs. 7% of those never recognized

Frustration around Executive Bonuses Is High

• Only 6% believe their organisation improved how they motivate and engage employees throughout the downturn
• 51% feel these elements had declined.

Funding Recognition - Use Bonus Budgets Better

• 87% believe the money spent on large executive bonuses could be better spent elsewhere in the business. When asked how they would spend this money, 35% call for an employee recognition programme.
• The negativity towards the impact of bonuses also extends to the employees themselves, as nearly half of UK employees said they'd prefer more frequent recognition than a yearly bonus.

So how do these stats compare with your company? From the feedback I get; those businesses that effectively track "Reason for Leaving" seem to confim the findings.

Author: Martin Shaw

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