You can’t be a great manager without gratitude. At least, that’s according to 3,600 employees from across the globe in the fifth iteration of Achievers Workforce Institute’s (AWI) State of Recognition report. Despite this, only 15% of employees say their manager regularly recognizes them, which should stop every leader in their tracks.

In my world coaching leaders for a living, employee recognition is gradually becoming less fluff and more fuel for driving engagement, performance and results. According to the report, employees who receive weekly, meaningful recognition are nine times more likely to feel a strong sense of belonging, six times more likely to see a long-term career, and 2.6 times more likely to be at peak productivity. Even monthly, meaningful recognition from a manager drives major gains in engagement and trust — as long as it’s indeed meaningful…that is personal, specific, and tied to impact. READ MORE