The Awardco 2026 research is clear: meaningful recognition is the #1 driver of engagement and well-being. As an admin, you can turn these insights into three actionable habits.
1. The 90-Day Manager Habit
Engagement drops significantly if an employee goes more than three months without recognition.
- The Goal: Ensure every employee is recognized by their manager at least once a quarter.
- Action: Run a Recognition Details report for the last 90 days. Identify "recognition gaps" and nudge leaders to send a specific, meaningful post to those missed.
2. High-Impact Senior Leadership
Recognition from senior leaders has twice the impact of manager recognition and "sticks" with employees for up to a year.
