The Benefits of Peer-to-Peer Recognition
Often recognition for employees comes solely (if at all) from managers. Employees usually do not see it as their responsibility to commend their team on the work that they have produced and only 23% of employees think they are above average at recognising the work of their colleagues.
However, peer to peer recognition is often an overlooked gem which can produce numerous benefits within the workplace and 69% of employees stated that they would work harder if they felt more appreciated.
If managers can foster an organisation which encourages more recognition amongst employees, the positive impacts will be huge.
What Is Peer-to-Peer Recognition?
Peer-to-Peer recognition is simply the act of employees showing appreciation and support to each other regarding the work that they have done. Often hearing this from a colleague provides a different dimension and can even be more meaningful.
Why Is It Important?
Morale: Humans have a psychological desire to receive recognition and appreciation. This develops from our:
Peer-to-Peer recognition helps us fulfil these desires and therefore is hugely satisfying for us. For example, support from peers helps us to relate and belong. This can boost morale of employees tremendously creating a happier workforce.
Performance: Peer-to-Peer recognition can increase performance by 14%. This develops from a sense of fulfilment knowing that the work we are doing is appreciated and correct, which encourages more of the same behaviour. Employees become more confident when appreciated which encourages them to keep producing high quality work.
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Community: When a culture is creating in which employees make an effort to support and appreciate each other, it improves their relationships. Creating a more united workforce allows people to develop a sense of belonging at work which is a huge desire for modern employees and is hugely beneficial in the workplace.
Retention: Through improving one’s personal mood and their affiliation with their workplace as mentioned above, employees are encouraged to remain within their role. 82% of employees stated that they were happy in a workplace that encourages recognition and 89% said it improved their experience. If employees feel happy and supported in their workplace, it reduces the likelihood that they will leave.
How To Encourage Peer to Peer Recognition?
Encouraging peer-to-peer recognition requires a change from the leadership team to create a culture of recognition. The positive benefits of recognition are clear but without creating cultural change this will not become a regular practice within your organisation. ?If recognition only occurs on an infrequent basis, then the benefits will not be fully realised.
To create this cultural change requires an active effort from the leadership team to promote recognition amongst the workforce and encourage employees to do the same. Cultural change often stems from introducing new behaviours into an organisation and creating this change can be quite hard.
At WeSoar we have integrated a system of peer-to-peer recognition into our platform to make this as easy as possible. Our platform allows real time appreciation through a gamified recognition system that encourages employees to support the work of peers such that the above benefits are fully realised by ensuring that recognition occurs actively and frequently. In so doing, a more positive cultural centred around recognition can be created.
Conclusion:
?The benefits of peer-to-peer recognition are often overlooked and subsequently not benefitted from.
Although many organisations understand the importance of recognition, they fail to facilitate a culture which encourages this.
At WeSoar we make this change as easy as possible through a platform that encourages recognition amongst managers and employees.
To find out more, contact a member of the WeSoar team today.?