Employee recognition is a proven management tool that can be used to dramatically improve workplace satisfaction and loyalty. In fact, in the largest study ever conducted on workplace satisfaction, recognition ranked among the top four items that were consistently found in workgroups with higher employee retention, customer satisfaction, productivity and profits. Successful companies start with committed employees. And, employee commitment inevitably begins with effective employee recognition of above-and-beyond performance. 

Employee recognition has the ability to transform a typical workforce into a highly committed, motivated, cohesive team. When it comes to aligning employees with company values and objectives, nothing sends a clearer message than public recognition of an employee for a behavior that furthers your business goals. Effective employee recognition takes company value statements off the walls and embeds them in employee minds and hearts - where they belong. Having helped build recognition programs for some of the world's most successful companies, our consultants can work with you to: Identify program objectives and success factors, develop values-based program criteria, outline effective communication and launch plans and align managers to program goals through training.

Career achievement awards are presented by more than 90 percent of North American organizations. They are the foundation of effective formal recognition - helping you recognize every employee, opening communication channels and reinforcing what matters most to your organization. Several key elements must all align to create powerful, memorable service award experiences: