The Psychology of Workplace Recognition
What Works, What Doesn't, and Why
Register to attend 🎉Speakers
Dr. Adam Presslee Associate Professor, University of Waterloo
Dr. Alex Vandenberg Assistant Professor, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois
Dr. Ewelina Forker Assistant Professor, Wisconsin School of Business
About the Webinar
Recognition is a fundamental driver of motivation, engagement, and performance in the workplace—but how do we know what really works? This webinar will dive deep into the psychology behind workplace recognition, exploring why some approaches succeed while others fall flat.
Join us for an engaging discussion with leading researchers in organizational behavior and workplace incentives.
We'll explore:
- The psychological foundations of recognition and how peer-to-peer (P2P) recognition enhances engagement
- The ongoing debate on rewards—do they complement or diminish recognition? (Hint: The evidence is clearer than you think!)
- The effectiveness of leaderboards in fostering motivation and their role in recognition programs
Through research-backed insights and real-world data (including findings from HeyTaco), this session will help People & Culture leaders, HR professionals, and team managers design more effective recognition strategies.
Agenda
- The Psychology of Recognition – Understanding what drives meaningful recognition (and the role of P2P).
- Rethinking Rewards & Recognition – Do rewards crowd out intrinsic motivation, or can they work together?
- Leaderboards: Helpful or Harmful? – The latest research on competition, motivation, and engagement.
- Live Audience Q&A – Get your burning questions answered by our expert panel.