Internal Comms: The Power of Recognition on Workplace Success & Happiness

Published: Accenture Sourcing Hub Newsletter

In the day and age, where #FursDay photos 🐈 and coffee in the morning☕ brings us joy, and GIFs are a common choice of communication to express ourselves, recognition holds a special place. I’d like us to understand the importance of recognition in the workplace, learn how to share more of it, and of course, use data to tell the story of its significance.🥸

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1. Boosts Employee Engagement🤩 - Employee engagement is crucial for a company's success, as it leads to increased productivity, commitment, and positive vibes all around! According to a survey by Globoforce, 78% of employees would work harder if they received recognition. The study also revealed that 89% of employees who received recognition in the last month felt satisfied with their jobs.

2. Increases Productivity and Performance💪 - This benefits both individuals and the organisation as a whole. Research conducted by Bersin & Associates demonstrated that organisations with effective employee recognition programs had 14% higher employee productivity than those without.

3. Creates a team and an organisation you’re proud to be a part of🫂 - You’re here because you’re talented at what you do, so feel empowered to ask for feedback as well as give meaningful feedback to others. The WorkHuman Research Institute found that employees who receive recognition are 23.5% more likely to stay with their organisations.
To conclude, Recognition is a powerful tool that drives employee engagement, enhances productivity and performance, and fosters a positive company culture.

And not just partial feedback, for example: “You’re doing a great job!” but making it meaningful! So that means it’s timely, authentic, and specific; you make it personal, frequent and from your own experience with the individual(s).

✨Accenture’s Recognise program also introduced ‘The Inclusion Advisor’: the Industry’s first and only AI-driven in-the-moment coaching tool that offers micro-coaching to foster a culture of continuous learning when leaving feedback!✨...