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Understanding Recognition and Appreciation

Learn how to cultivate an environment where your employees feel seen and valued
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Course: On-Demand
Intermediate Provider KnowledgeCity  5 Lessons ·  11m  in Arabic, English, Spanish 

Course Description

Do your employees feel appreciated for the work that they do each day? We may believe that a paycheck every pay period is enough to show our appreciation, but taking the extra step to show employees that they are valued can make a big difference. Recognizing employees’ achievements and showing them how much they mean to the organization can improve their relationship with the company. They’re more willing to remain with the company, more engaged with their work, and more productive overall. It boosts morale and satisfies the basic human need for belonging. But how can you foster these feelings in the workplace? What can you do to show each employee in your organization that they are valued and their contributions are appreciated?

In this course, we’ll define recognition and appreciation while making distinctions between the two. We’ll demonstrate ways you can show recognition and appreciation for your employees at work, and we’ll discuss the benefits of doing so. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to cultivate more meaningful connections between your employees, their work, and the organization as a whole.

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the value of recognition and appreciation and how it affects employees
  • Distinguish between recognition and appreciation in the workplace
  • Discover ways to show appreciation for your workers on a daily basis
  • Foster a culture of recognition by embracing authenticity, timeliness, and inclusivity
  • Explore a manager's role in giving recognition and appreciation
  • Cultivate more meaningful connections between employees, their work, and the organization

Key Takeaways

  • Recognition and appreciation are distinct concepts, and the course defines and differentiates between the two.
  • Showing employees they are valued can improve their relationship with the company, making them more willing to stay, more engaged, and more productive.
  • Recognizing employees boosts morale and satisfies the basic human need for belonging.
  • A culture of recognition can be fostered by embracing authenticity, timeliness, and inclusivity.
  • Managers play a specific role in giving recognition and appreciation to employees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

It is designed for managers and anyone in an organization who wants to show employees they are valued and appreciated for the work they do each day.

What does this course cover?

It defines recognition and appreciation and distinguishes between the two, demonstrates ways to show recognition and appreciation for employees at work, and discusses the benefits of doing so.

What will I be able to do after taking this course?

By the end of the course, you'll be able to cultivate more meaningful connections between your employees, their work, and the organization as a whole.

What topics are included in the lessons?

The lessons cover an Introduction, What Are Recognition and Appreciation?, The Importance of Recognition and Appreciation, A Manager's Role in Giving Recognition and Appreciation, and a Test Your Knowledge section.

What skills does this course help build?

The course builds skills in Appreciative Inquiry, Employee Satisfaction, and Visual Recognition.

Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)

Recertification Credits: 0.25

Certification Program Categories:
HR GeneralBusinessCaliforniaGlobal
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®)

Professional Development Credits (PDCs): 0.25

Certification Program Categories:
Leadership & NavigationBusiness AcumenConsultationGlobal MindsetEthical PracticeRelationship ManagementAnalytical AptitudeCommunicationDiversity, Equity & Inclusion

KnowledgeCity is approved by SHRM as a Recertification General Provider to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs). By taking the courses approved by SHRM, KnowledgeCity can award SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).