The Love Language of Workplace Recognition

Delivering payroll seamlessly and on time is the standard by which a company should always operate to establish stable relationships with its employees. As compensation continuously ranks as a top attribute of a job, an employee’s pay will determine their future work ethic. Workers not only deserve the stability of timely and accurate paychecks but also confidence in knowing their work is appreciated.

Instead of having to revamp policies and procedures, businesses can invest in payroll and HR technology that greatly impacts the way they are “speaking” to their employees. HR platforms that help implement options like direct deposit and paid time off (PTO) will increase the value of a business, simply because the employees will feel more satisfied at work.

In addition to an investment in an automated payroll system, employers can also take this a step further by offering more competitive pay or raises tied to employee performance.

Competitive compensation packages show employees their work is valuable to your organization and is something that most employees look for in a company- especially those whose love language is receiving gifts. When employees know their efforts are worth a quantifiable amount, they will feel confident and fulfilled in their job roles.

Creating goals for your company that ultimately tie back to ROI are a way to not only increase your revenue, but also employee morale. When you give an employee a goal and offer money for achieving that goal, you contribute to three forms of employee satisfaction in one: you offer a feeling of accomplishment for reaching the goal, recognize an employee for his or her efforts, and give an otherwise unexpected gift in the process.

Whether an employee has been with your company for two years or 20, they equate to more money in your pocket. One consistent employee costs less than advertising, recruiting, and onboarding a new hire. Since the advent of the internet and social platforms, it’s even harder to keep an employee than it was a decade ago. Offering your staff monetary compensation like raises or bonuses related to years of service can help reduce employee turnover and increase employee recognition.

According to a survey completed by the U.S. Travel Association, 45% of Americans say that paid vacation is the second most important benefit, next to health insurance itself. Yet, a majority of Americans don’t know if their employers want them to take a vacation, or feel like they shouldn’t talk about vacations at work. As an employer, you can stay ahead of the curve and increase employee retention by offering paid time off and talking to employees about the importance of using that time for improved mental health.

What employee doesn’t want to be awarded for work they perform, especially when their love language is receiving gifts? For example, an employee of the month program gives your workers something to look forward to throughout the year. Similarly, offering quarterly awards that are specific to your company culture, (Most Spirited, Team Player, Work Ethic, etc.) ensures your employees will receive the recognition they deserve and want.