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During the season of thankfulness, it is important that we stop and reflect. In today's fast-paced business world, fostering a culture of gratitude is essential for creating a thriving workplace. Companies prioritizing employee satisfaction and expressing appreciation tend to experience higher productivity, lower turnover and a more positive work environment.

Employee recognition and rewards programs play a vital role in influencing the perceptions, attitudes and actions of employees. They are critical in creating a sense of belonging, motivating exceptional performance and enabling managers and peers to celebrate achievement, milestones and success.

The Recognition Edition of our 2023 Job Seeker Survey Report includes important information and historical data that underscore the importance of recognition during each stage of the employee life cycle. Based on a survey of 1,500 active and passive candidates across major industries, this report provides compelling evidence you can use to educate your internal stakeholders and gain support for your recognition programs.

I have judged nominations submitted to Recognition Professionals International (RPI) to merit their Best Practices Awards for the last 15 years. You learn a great deal when you see what organizations are doing to comply with RPI’s seven best-practice standards.