Social: [adjective]: seeking or enjoying the companionship of others; friendly; sociable; gregarious.
Recognition [noun]: the acknowledgment of achievement, service, merit, etc.
It’s no surprise that social recognition is defined by providing employees with the tools they need to create meaningful relationships with each other, strengthening the bond between the organization’s culture and it’s people. A social community allows colleagues to interact with one another in an online environment where accomplishments are shared and celebrated among peers and teammates. It encourages teamwork and builds relationships in the workplace more instantly than traditional methods. Importantly, online social recognition meets people where they are. In a world where employees are constantly connected, whether at their desks or using a smartphone on the train. Social recognition programs encourage people to stay engaged with the community wherever they are. And the tools for engagement are becoming more familiar. Like Facebook or LinkedIn, they provide an intuitive, user friendly environment.As Vice President of Travel & Engagement at Next Level Performance, Susan serves on the board of the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF), and chairs the IRF Research Committee. She has also served on the board of the Incentive Marketing Association (IMA) and is a past president of the Recognition Council, and a past member of the Performance Improvement Council and the Incentive and Engagement Solution Providers (IESP). She is interested in the strategies and benefits of employee engagement, incentive, and recognition programs. An avid traveler, she is also passionate about the art and science of incentive travel.
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