Employee Recognition Done Right

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION DONE RIGHT

How effective is your company at recognizing employees for good performance?

3% Not at all effective

11% Not too effective

44% Somewhat effective

43% Very effective

(Responses do not total 100 percent due to rounding.)

Cities with the most managers who give their company high marks:

#1: Miami

#2: Washington, D.C.

#3: Dallas, Los Angeles (tie)

CELEBRATING ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

How companies show recognition during Administrative Professionals Week:

43% Organize a celebration or lunch at work

40% Offer a present (e.g., flowers, gift card)

35% Praise during a staff meeting or other public forum

27% Provide a handwritten thank-you note

14% Bring in an educational guest speaker

(Multiple responses were permitted.)

20% of companies don’t show appreciation to administrative staff in any way, shape or form.

Cities with the most companies that celebrate Administrative Professionals Week:

#1: Miami

#2: Houston

#3: Austin, Philadelphia (tie)

Source: OfficeTeam survey of more than 2,800 senior managers in the United States