Recognition and the human touch…
We are all becoming increasingly aware of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping our world and our interactions with others. We were super interested to attend an Unleash webinar recently, with research outlining that human connection still drives the heart of workplace engagement.
During the “Human First in an AI World” webinar, panellists discussed how recognition – when done right – can be a powerful antidote to disengagement, burnout, and attrition.
Recognition insights that we learnt from the webinar include:
- Recognition boosts retention: Employees who are regularly recognised are 30% more likely to stay with their organisation for the next five years
- Culture connection triples: Being appreciated makes employees feel three times more connected to their workplace culture
- Language matters: Employees who feel recognised describe their workplaces as fun, inclusive, and caring. In contrast, those who feel unappreciated use words like toxic, boring, and stressful
- Gender gaps: Workhuman’s data from 7 million global employees shows that women receive 12% less recognition than men
- Recognition as ROI: Organisations that invest in recognition platforms report enormous returns, not just in retention but in overall employee engagement and productivity
Why Does Human-Centred Recognition Matter?
Human-centred practices like appreciation and acknowledgement are strategic imperatives for organisations who prioritise employee engagement and retention. Whilst AI may be driving transformations in other areas, Workhuman’s research has shown that personal investment remains critically important when it comes to supporting and recognising employees.
What do you and your organisation do to recognise your teams? Let us know!
