This webinar explores the critical role of employee recognition in driving business success and provides actionable strategies for maintaining appreciation year-round.
Core objectives and insights:
- The "why" of recognition: The presentation highlights that recognition is the primary motivator for employees to produce great work, outweighing factors like pay, autonomy, and promotion.
- Impact on engagement: Data shows that 88% of employees who feel they will be recognized are highly engaged, compared to only 66% of those who do not feel that way.
- Performance metrics: Meaningful appreciation is linked to a 78% increase in productivity, 87% higher job satisfaction, and 82% improved engagement.
- Psychological benefits: The webinar details how recognition positively affects the brain by decreasing stress, improving decision-making, and fostering trust.
Meet the Presenter
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Anita Grantham
Anita Grantham is a nationally recognized human capital strategist, celebrated for creating award-winning workplace cultures that drive performance and innovation. She has built high-performing environments at fast-growing tech firms like Pluralsight, BambooHR and Infusionsoft (Keap), earning recognition from Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For and Great Place to Work. Grantham has scaled fast-growth companies from hundreds to thousands of employees across multiple geographies, contributing to successful exits including IPOs, private equity, and venture deals. As an executive-in-residence, she collaborates with organizations to define mission, vision, and values, align strategies, and foster high-performing cultures. Grantham advises boards, CEOs, and management teams, drawing on her deep expertise. As an investor and advisor with High Alpha, she guides purpose-driven startups, focusing on talent and scalable growth. A sought-after speaker, she shares insights on leadership and culture globally. She volunteers as a Barista for MyParent Cafe’s ADHD/Dyslexia Village, empowering parents. Her purpose-driven leadership drives transformative impact across industries and communities.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.