Strategic Recognition 101: Your Guide to Proving ROI

March 28, 2025

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Employee recognition isn't just about saying "thank you" - it's a powerful strategy for driving business outcomes.

Research from Gallup and Workhuman shows that, when recognition is done right, when it becomes part of how a company operates, it boosts employee wellbeing, strengthens company culture, and directly impacts your bottom line.

Did you know? A company with 10,000-person company can save up to $16.1M in turnover costs annually by investing in recognition.

But not all recognition is created equal. To see measurable results - from increased employee engagement to productivity to lower absenteeism and safety incidents - you need strategic recognition.

That's where Workhuman comes in. We help companies build recognition programs that drive real culture and business impact: guaranteed.

Download our Recognition 101 Guidebook to discover how to:

Implement recognition that retains top talent
Boost engagement and productivity across teams
Harness the power of recognition and AI, together
Build a culture that delivers measurable ROI

Don't leave recognition to chance - get the guide and start making an impact today.

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