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  50 Thoughtful Employee Recognition Ideas for 2022 Meaningful employee recognition comes in a variety of forms, both formal and informal. To ensure your people don't get jaded or find your efforts formulaic, use a mix of recognition types. When selecting a reward, keep the individual’s personality in mind. Some employees love recognition-based rewards where they're publicly thanked, like on social media or in a newsletter. Others prefer to stay out of the limelight and appreciate lower-key rewards, like a gift card for a dinner out with family. Mix and match our employee recognition ideas to create a thoughtful program that aligns with company values and meets employee needs. 1. Surprise employees with lunch or sweet treats. Providing meals on busy workdays shows your employees you're thinking about them and appreciate their discretionary efforts. You don't have to get extravagant — it can be as simple as ordering pizzas or leaving snacks in the common area. If you pla...

  Employee recognition promotes morale , increases productivity, and builds positive relationships. Praise for employee accomplishments reinforces quality performance, benefiting both the employee and the organization.  Globally, employee recognition is a  $46 billion  market. Statistics on employee recognition can help employers to better  recognize and reward their employees . A  recent survey found  employee recognition was most important to 37% of employees. Teams scoring in the top 20% of engagement experience 59% fewer turnovers. Approximately 34% of US workers feel engaged. 53% of workers in the US are not engaged, according to Gallup’s employee engagement statistics.  Despite these facts, one survey found that  65% of employees  haven’t received any form of recognition for good work in the last year. When people aren’t appreciated for their hard work, they aren’t as inclined to continue to produce. What are the statistics on empl...