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Impact of Recognition

Because replacing an employee is costly, we help you retain your most valuable assets by providing solutions for rewarding, recognizing and motivating your workforce. We understand the needs and desires of employers and employees. The Return on Investment (ROI) for investing in rewarding, recognizing and motivating your employees can be significant.


Facts on employee retention.

  • The number one reason people leave their jobs is because they "do not feel appreciated"
    - Gallup Survey among 4 million employees

  • The top reasons employees cite for leaving jobs are:

    • Inadequate compensation (27%)
    • Lack of career advancement (19%)
    • Insufficient recognition (17%)
    • Boredom (11%)
    • Inadequate professional development opportunity (11%)
      - Salary.com, Employee Job Satisfaction & Retention Survey, 2007/2008

ROI in reward, incentive and recognition.
Companies that make Fortune's “Best Companies to Work For” list have:

  • 50% less turnover
  • 15-25 percent greater return for investors than the S&P 500 over a three, five, and ten year period

A Gallup survey found that individuals who receive regular recognition:

  • Are more productive
  • Rate higher on customer satisfaction surveys
  • Increase coworker engagement
  • Have better safety records
  • Are less likely to leave the organization
    - Make Their Day: Employee Recognition that Works by Cindy Ventrice