Recognition as a Strategic Lever: Driving Data-Driven Decisions and True Business Impact

October 20, 2025

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Recognition has become a modern business imperative.

Organizations that treat recognition as optional are paying the price: disengagement, attrition, and missed potential. But when recognition is intentional – built into culture, informed by data, and aligned with business priorities – it delivers measurable impact.

In this new Everest Group whitepaper, explore how leading companies are redefining recognition as a strategic lever for culture, performance, and ROI.

What You’ll Learn

Why recognition has become a strategic imperative for modern organizations
What effective recognition looks like and how it drives measurable results
How to build a compelling business case that proves ROI and earns executive support
How recognition data and AI turn everyday appreciation into actionable workforce intelligence
Best practices for embedding strategic recognition into culture

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