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don’t use social media in their recognition and

rewards programs.

believe their companies are behind in providing social platforms to engage, reward

and collaborate.

82% 75%of employers of HR leaders

The Effect of Social Employee Recognition

A successful recognition program understands that Gen X & Millennials spend a significant amount of time utilising social media platforms.

BUT TODAY,

WHAT’S THE IMPACT OF MAKING THOSE MOMENTS OF RECOGNITION, SOCIAL?

The most common tools

used to engage employees and foster productivity are

When great work is recognised, greater effort is given

of employees have a ‘strong grasp’ of organisational objectives when recognition is linked to core values (and they can name them all too).

But,

Increase visibility of

company values

96%

Some businesses have realised double digit increases in engagement in just months with the use of social recognition.

Peer-to-peer recognition is proven to reduce talent churn, improve productivity and increase motivation. Social recognition creates a

“sum total of an employee’s contributions, large and small, adding up to a tangible marker of value.”

Camaraderie is one of the top 10 requirements for creating and maintaining a successful work environment.

96% of Gen Y are on a social network. 39% would consider leaving a job if they couldn’t access these sites from work.

When connections exist in a team, research suggests employees will do positive things for the business that they otherwise may not do.Social recognition allows a moment of

appreciation to span company wide. Just being witness to thanks and praise can be a powerful source of motivation.

These stories inspire, provide insight into the skills that exist in an organisation and infuse the behaviours that reflect business objectives.

Encourageappreciation

betweenco-workers Create a

personallegacy

Celebrateand sharesuccessstories Foster

camaraderieamongpeers

Bringemployeestogether

Everyonegets

involved

Appealto the

Millennialworkforce

Sources: New Talent Technologies: Managing People Better, Bersin & Associates, 2012, TLNT Online, Retaining Top Talent Is More Than Just Telling Employees “Thank You”, A recent survey by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Research Foundation and Buck Consultants, “Rewards and Recognition: 2014 Trends Report”, http://www.incite.ws/our_insights/-blog/130_infographic_generation_y_and_social_media, http://www.forbes.com/sites/meghanbiro/2012/05/08/5-warnings-for-leaders-brand-humanization-is-not-a-social-media-fad/Dana LaSalvia, Senior Director of Marketing, MBA, Corporate Communications, Rymax, As said by Robert D. Putnam, author of Bowling Alone, The white paper that clears up grey areas about peer-to-peer recognition, Baudville, The Great Place to Work Institute, which compiles the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in America list, How Personal Legacy Propels Enterprise Success, Infographic, http://tembosocial.com/resources/infographics/personal_legacy/, Globoforce Workforce Mood Tracker, 2012

Consider the impact of adding a social element to your day-to-day recognition activities. It’s proven to be much more than just a ‘nice to have.’

Studies show that social connections with co-workers are a strong predictor – some would say the single predictor – of job satisfaction.

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