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Did you ever wonder why you feel so good when your colleague or manager pats you on the back and says: \u201cGood job!<\/em>\u201d? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, it\u2019s because it speaks to our fundamental need to feel appreciated and safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It feels good to be recognized for our work, to feel valued. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the mere fact that we\u2019ve done a good job isn\u2019t enough for us to feel good about our work. Sometimes we need<\/em> this pat on the back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While searching for new ideas and approaches to improve productivity, managers might be overlooking one of the easiest ways to achieve it: employee recognition.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a study, 53% of employees<\/a> want more recognition from their immediate manager. Public recognition not only makes the manager and the employee feel good about themselves. It allows the rest of the coworkers to understand the behaviors that the said company appreciates.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog post, first, we\u2019ll define employee recognition and see some of the examples. Then, we\u2019ll consider its importance. Finally, we\u2019ll give you some ideas on how to provide it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without further ado, let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What is employee recognition?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Employee recognition refers to acknowledging your employees for their contributions or achievements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also known as social recognition or positive feedback, employee recognition helps employees recognize one another, promotes respectful communication<\/a>, and improves company culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies that are considered to be great places to work are usually those companies that recognize their employees\u2019 accomplishments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aside from coming from your managers, in an act of downward communication<\/a>, employee recognition can come from your peers, via so-called lateral communication<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that we\u2019ve defined employee recognition, let\u2019s consider some examples of employee recognition.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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What are some examples of employee recognition?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are different types of employee recognition at your disposal. To show your employees that their work hasn\u2019t gone unnoticed, you can use one of the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n