Key points
A strong sense of belonging and genuine appreciation within the workplace protect employees from burnout.
Recognition aligned with core values boosts employee motivation, retention, and performance.
Embedding recognition into daily routines fosters sustained engagement and positive workplace culture.
Burnout recently hit a 10-year high in the United States, with a report from Glassdoor revealing a 32% year over year increase in employee discussions of burnout from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025. This growth also represents a 50% increase over the period immediately before the start of the pandemic.
While many factors contribute to workplace burnout, one of the most commonly cited is a lack of recognition. Employees who feel undervalued and overlooked for their contributions often ex

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