It is only human to want a pat on the back for a job well done.

So it is no surprise that Australian employees identify recognition of their accomplishments as a key driver of engagement.

Therefore, Secret #3 is to applaud the achievements of employees and embed this discipline into the very DNA of an organisation’s culture. After all, your employee’s achievements are something to be celebrated!

Take a look at Zappos – they are an online shoe store based in the US, renowned for having an incredible organisational culture…

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This is how one of the most engaged workplaces in the world ensure employees take real ownership and drive strategy. How does your organisation recognise a job well done? Is recognition a regular discipline at your organisation?

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Stay tuned for the next instalment of the Employee Engagement Blog Series, presenting the state of employee engagement in Australia: where we are, where we could be, and secrets of how to get there.