Presented by Yannick Provencher, I/O Psychology Advisor at Bucketlist Rewards
As skills evolve and technology accelerates change, one factor consistently predicts whether employees stay engaged and committed: feeling recognized. Data shows that when recognition is both frequent and meaningful, engagement rises significantly, and employees are far less likely to consider leaving. In this session, we’ll explore why recognition works as a behavioral driver, how it influences motivation during periods of change, and what it means for organizations investing in upskilling and long-term talent retention.
Key Takeaways:
- The behavioral science behind why recognition works
- What the data reveals about recognition frequency and engagement levels
- How recognition quality directly impacts employees’ desire to stay
- Practical ways to create consistent, high-impact recognition moments
