Developing an employee recognition program that promotes learning across the organization
Development and Learning in Organizations
ISSN: 1477-7282
Article publication date: 12 February 2020
Issue publication date: 1 December 2020
Abstract
Purpose
Recognition programs have proven to be a useful tool in engaging employees and helping align them around a common purpose. In this case, study the organization created a recognition program that promoted learning across the organization. The easy to follow steps provided herein can be replicated by leaders in any organization.
Design/methodology/approach
The case study provides a quick reflection of the steps taken by the organization to create a recognition program that linked behaviors, tactical actions and corporate strategy in a way that engaged all toward learning together.
Findings
With the new program, the organization not only improved employee engagement and alignment around four critical behaviors, the organization also witnessed employee alignment around strategic vision and revenue improvements.
Originality/value
Studies find that employee engagement is seriously lacking. Studies also find that employee engagement is beneficial to employee contribution and employee success. Recognition programs have been described as one method to improve engagement. This case study illustrates how an organization was able to implement such a program.
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Citation
Reese, S.R. (2020), "Developing an employee recognition program that promotes learning across the organization", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 34 No. 6, pp. 45-48. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-10-2019-0232
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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