Boost engagement simply by recognising effort

Boostworks, a leading provider of employee reward and recognition, benefits delivery and wellbeing solutions’, has launched the findings of its latest research-based whitepaper: The Heart of Workplace Engagement. Importantly, the paper revealed that 70% of employees highlight the importance of recognition, but less than half (42%) report receiving regular recognition from their CEOs.

Flagging the importance of the pivotal role of emotional bonds in fostering an engaged and productive workforce, the research – carried out across 3,000 HR professionals, C-suite leaders, and employees across UK businesses – is a deep dive into the role of employer recognition. It emphasises the particular importance of line managers and peers and how they’re the ‘unsung heroes’ for recognising employee achievements and progress. Receiving recognition from managers was cited as pivotal, impacting morale and engagement for 51% of employees.

Andy Caldicott, CEO at Boostworks said: ‘In today’s dynamic workplace environment cultivating a thriving culture must extend beyond mere words, it requires embedding emotional connections and personalised recognition into the daily experiences of employees.

‘Our research shows a significant discrepancy between employee needs for recognition and what is actually given, underscoring a substantial gap in leadership practices where the emotional and professional needs of employees are not being fully met’.