Recognition doesn’t just help people stay, it draws great talent to you.
In an earlier post, I covered recognition and rewards as one of the top four drivers of a strong
people experience. One of the biggest missed opportunities is waiting until after a person
starts to show it. Demonstrating recognition early, during recruiting, interviews, and
onboarding, makes it clear that appreciation is part of how you operate.
High -recognition cultures are 5x more likely to have low turnover , according to Gallup. That
matters to your current team, but it also influences how candidates see you. When they see
people being valued and celebrated, they imagine themselves in that environment and they
want in. Recognition is more than a retention tool. It is a way to attract the kind of talent you
want to grow with.
Everyday Move s:
Share recognition stories on your career site and social channels so candidates see how you
celebrate wins.
During interviews, share concrete of how your team supports and recognizes each other.
Include recognition as part of onboarding so new team members experience it in their first
days, not months later.
When recognition is visible early and often, it sends a clear message : this is a place where
people are appreciated. That story travels fast through your team’s networks, in candidate
research, and in customer conversations. By making recognition a visible part of the people
experience, you make it part of your competitive edge.
Recognition that starts before Day 1 helps attract the right people and sets the tone for the
entire people experience.