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Unlocking employee productivity: The power of recognition

Updated on April 2, 2025

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Topics Covered:

Employee engagement

Frontline and deskless workers

Rewards and recognition

Key Takeaways

What drives top performance, retention, and engagement? The answer isn’t just compensation — it’s strategic recognition. When employees feel valued consistently, their motivation skyrockets, productivity thrives, and loyalty deepens.

Picture a workforce that’s more engaged, more driven, and more aligned with your company’s mission. Imagine the measurable impact on your bottom line.

Explore the research behind meaningful recognition and discover how it can transform your organization — especially for frontline and hourly employees.

The productivity advantage HR leaders can’t overlook

Productivity isn’t just about numbers — it’s the foundation of business success. Yet, tracking it effectively is harder than ever, especially in remote and hybrid environments. Traditional KPIs fail to capture the full picture, missing critical factors like engagement, innovation, and job satisfaction.

So, what’s the real driver of workforce productivity? Recognition. Employees who receive regular recognition are twice as likely to report being highly productive, and sales teams that experience frequent recognition outperform their peers by a factor of three.

Unlock new levels of productivity

Achieving peak performance isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about creating the right conditions for success. In this resource, we reveal three proven strategies HR and business leaders can use to elevate team performance.

You’ll discover how to:

  • Align employee goals with your company’s mission
  • Leverage feedback for continuous improvement
  • Recognize and reinforce the high-performance behaviors

Supercharge productivity with strategic recognition

Recognition isn’t just about appreciation — it’s a powerful tool that shapes culture and drives real business results.

How does your company measure up? Download this ultimate productivity and performance playbook for the latest research and actionable insights to enhance the metrics that matter most.

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