4 Key Trends Driving the Future of Work (EMEA)
While we may not know exactly what the future holds, there are practices HR leaders can prioritize to make work more human for their employees.
Skip to content
four
Data Snapshot: Recognition and Employee Performance – Which Comes First? (EMEA)
Clients frequently ask us about the relationship between recognition and performance, often measured as a subjective rating. We’ve done several studies using client data that show a positive correlation – the frequency and total value of recognition both relate positively to higher performance ratings. Still, the question of causality arises:
Does recognition help drive better performance, or do higher performers simply receive more recognition?
To answer this question, we collaborated with a technology organisation based in Ireland with about 2,500 employees globally. Within this organization’s peer-to-peer recognition programme, employees can both give and receive for behaviours that demonstrate a core value, reflect a key strategic initiative or focus on customers. This organization also runs performance reviews on a quarterly cycle, with high performers defined as in the top two of a six-point scale.
We analysed this customer’s data over a 12-month span, giving us a rare longitudinal view into the relationship between recognition and performance. Here are the specific questions we sought to answer:
- Does a person’s current performance solely depend on past performance (suggesting any recognition is because of existing levels of performance)?
- Or does recognition reinforce and encourage behaviour in a way that leads to greater performance above and beyond an individual’s existing performance?
Here's what we found.
4 Reasons Why Employee Recogniton Is Vital for Retention (EMEA)
Here are 4 ways to build a sustainable and far-reaching culture of connection at work.
5 Ways Leaders Can Amplify Employee Wellbeing With Recognition (EMEA)
This e-book highlights the power wellbeing can have on the emotional and professional lives of employees. Discover 5 ways to amplify wellbeing with recognition today.
6 Reasons to Choose Workhuman (EMEA)
Here are 6 reasons to choose Workhuman as your best-in-class recognition provider.
4 Keys to Building Today’s Human Workplace (EMEA)
Based on findings from a Workhuman® iQ survey, this guide provides proof points and practical advice for HR and business leaders to create magnetic, human-centred work cultures that boost engagement, performance and retention.
4 Ways to Build a Connected Work Culture (EMEA)
Here are 4 ways to build a sustainable and far-reaching culture of connection at work.
5 New Ideas to Extend DEI Beyond a One-Time Training (EMEA)
Learn how to take your DEI strategy to the next level with these 5 ideas.
6 Steps to Cultivate People First Culture (EMEA)
Learn why it's important to build a people-first culture within your organisation and how to get started.
3 Ways to Future-Proof Your Business With Recognition (EMEA)
Check out the insights to help you make the business case for a strategic investment in recognition.
© 2023 Workhuman. All rights reserved. Made with ❤️ at
.