Peer RecognitionWhat is Peer Recognition Day and why is important?While researching Thanks! GREAT Job!, I discovered the power of peer recognition. Staff members truly value the praise they receive from their co-workers. Many see recognition from their colleagues as more Genuine than recognition from any other source. Wanting to highlight the importance of the recognition staff members provide to co-workers and to encourage more of it, I propose that one day a month—the third Tuesday—be designated as Peer Recognition Day. While recognition from managers and supervisors is important, it should not been seen as the only sources of authentic recognition. There is real power in the recognition that one staff member provides to a colleague for what the staff member achieved or how she contributed. Praise from co-workers has a credibility that is different from that afforded by recognition from supervisors. After all, who knows better what an employee does than someone who works beside him, or who does the same or similar job? Who is a better judge of results than someone who depends on a co-worker to do her job well so she can do her job well? Supervisors see the results of employees’ efforts, but co-workers understand what is being done to achieve those results. They see their teammates’ daily frustrations when things go wrong. They experience similar joys when things go well. Unlike supervisors, co-workers are there to witness others doing their jobs well. They are able to provide Timely recognition, often as soon as they see behaviour that contributes to success. Unleash the power of peer recognition by observing Peer Recognition Day in your workplace. Remind staff of the importance of peer recognition and encourage them to acknowledge others for their achievements and contributions on the third Tuesday each month . . . and on every other day of the month, as well. Ways to encourage peer recognition:
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