I don’t think there are many companies left out there who still don’t believe that employee recognition can deliver big benefits. But understanding that fact is only half the story.

Many companies get it and set up employee recognition programmes to try to achieve those big benefits – only for it to fall completely flat. Why is this happening? Because those companies are still clinging on to outdated beliefs about the best ways to recognise, engage and motivate their employees. 

From your experiences, where do employers get it all wrong? Post in the comments below. 

Here are what I think are the four biggest employee recognition myths of all.