One of the top reasons people leave their jobs is that they don't feel appreciated. Employee recognition programs are supposed to address this need for appreciation. When implemented well, morale, productivity, and profitability all improve. Unfortunately, in many organizations the results are not so positive. Employees respond with apathy or suspicion. After spending thousands on a new program, survey scores show little improvement. This session is for you if you have been tasked with creating a recognition program and encountered obstacles such as executives who delegate full responsibility, managers who say they are too busy to get involved, or organizational actions that run counter to the message You are valued." Even the best, most creative, and fun programs and those highly regarded by employees rarely achieve the bottom-line results that management expects. Why? Because most ignore the 50/30/20 Rule of Recognition. Recognition requires a holistic approach that involves organizational strategies headed by leadership, manager-led day-to-day recognition, and a culture that involves peers in the recognition process. The speaker will guide you through a fun session to better prepare you for the realities of managing a recognition program that produces real results."