Recognizing People Is Good For Their Health

The academic research is clear that employee recognition is one of several keys elements in creating healthy positive organizations.

It was gratifying several years ago to meet Dr. Jean-Pierre Brun, from the University of Laval, and learn from his research how the lack of recognition is a key factor for psychological distress at work.

When employees are treated in a positive manner they have greater positive, psychological functioning which leads to greater wellbeing and health.

But is there a difference between recognition received from supervisors and managers versus from an employee’s peers? (more…)