What Happens When Recognition Is Inequitably Distributed?

A salary alone isn‘t enough to ensure employees feel valued. Recognition is extremely important in engagement and retention, and when employees don‘t receive recognition, it can create a whole slew of problems. So how are organizations doing in this regard? Unfortunately, not great. A recent study conducted by Gallup revealed that only 26 percent of employees strongly agree they are recognized as much as their peers. Whether or not this is true is a matter of debate, but the numbers are clear. The perception is that most managers are playing favorites. The problem is put into sharper focus when it‘s broken down into demographics. Diverse talent sees less recognition. Obviously, this creates a huge problem. If recognition is perceived to be inequitable, it creates a problem of inclusion and will eventually undermine the entire employee experience. It can also put into question what exactly success looks like at an organization.