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AI is changing the way we work faster than anyone expected, but here’s the twist most leaders don’t see coming: the more AI shows up in the workplace, the more employees crave recognition that feels human. Not polished. Not perfect. Human. 

Picture this...you’ve just wrapped up a long project through late nights, problem‑solving, and a level of focus you didn’t know you had. You deliver it flawlessly, but the team moves on and the moment passes without acknowledgment. You don’t need a celebration, but the silence still stings. That feeling of under appreciation is one of the clearest reminders of just how important recognition is.  

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere these days, from how we shop to how we work. But when it comes to recognizing employees, can AI really help without making things feel… robotic? That’s exactly what we explored in our recent webinar with RPI, Employee Recognition in the Age of AI. Emily Gatton and Andrea Shepherd from Engage2Excel shared some eye-opening insights on how to strike the right balance. 

Employee optimism is increasingly vital in today’s workplace, especially as trust in institutions continues to decline. Our latest research brief, What Makes Employees Optimistic About Their Future with Your Organization?, highlights how optimism shapes employee engagement, productivity and retention, offering data-driven insights into what drives employees to feel positive about their future with an organization.