Did you know that 68% of employees feel underappreciated at work, leading to disengagement and lower productivity? Companies cannot afford to ignore this issue in today's competitive market. A recent Gallup report reveals that a staggering 6 in 10 employees are emotionally disconnected for being unrecognized at the workplace.
Employee recognition directly impacts organizational productivity and eventually company’s profit. In this context, the importance of rewards and recognition programs in the workplace cannot be overstated. They play a crucial role in boosting employee morale, increasing productivity, and fostering a positive work culture, especially in demanding fields like Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC), where recognition for a job well done can keep technicians motivated and appreciated for their efforts.
However, on the flip side, managing these programs can often be a daunting task for HR departments, leading to increased overhead costs. But what happens when good intentions get bogged down by inefficient systems? Let’s find out from Mark’s story, a senior technician in a Texas-based HVAC firm.
Victory in the Victorian Mansion: Mark's Success with the AC
Mark sweated heavily as he emerged from the Victorian mansion owned by one of the largest Oil and Gas company owners, which meant that Mark was responsible for one of the company's most important clients.
Mark had a satisfied grin splitting his face. After all, the days of tireless work had paid off – the AC in the master bedroom was finally working. It was not an easy job as the mansion was not just old, it was a labyrinth of antiquated wiring and hidden challenges, each more daunting than the last.
And all of it while following all company safety protocols. Mark felt accomplished! The Victorian mansion owner praised the onsite hard work and let his manager know.
The Cost of Timeliness: Mark's Lost Motivation
Mark’s manager shared what he heard from the customer in the weekly internal sync-up with Sara, the HR Manager and the management team. Mark was eagerly awaiting the recognition of his big work success via the usual company's online HR platform. He was super excited!
Days turned into weeks. The HR platform feed reflected announcements of other colleagues' achievements. Mark started doubting that his contribution was forgotten. The platform, meant to celebrate success, now began to feel hollow. Each notification, a celebration of someone else's accomplishment, pricked at his heart. Mark kept thinking, “Haven’t I done something worth celebrating?”. His anticipation for recognition turned into weeks of silence, dampening his once-burning motivation.
Mark's disappointment grew as this incident proved to be the final blow, overshadowing his
previous unnoticed achievements. With quiet resolve, he decided to leave the company and
accepted an offer from a new organization, even though it didn't promise significant growth.
After a few days, when Mark was ready to serve his resignation, he received information that he was chosen "Employee of the Month!". Mark felt satisfied but it was too little, too late, the spark was gone. The HR platform buzzed with congratulations, but the moment was lost. Mark logged off.Mark's disappointment grew as this incident proved to be the final blow, overshadowing his previous unnoticed achievements. With quiet resolve, he decided to leave the company and accepted an offer from a new organization, even though it didn't promise significant growth. After a few days, when Mark was ready to serve his resignation, he received information that he was chosen "Employee of the Month!".
Mark felt satisfied but it was too little, too late, the spark was gone. The HR platform buzzed with congratulations, but the moment was lost. Mark logged off.
Costly Inefficiencies: How Traditional RnR Systems Drain HR Resources
Mark's story highlights a critical issue with many traditional reward and recognition (RnR)
programs. They often operate in silos, creating a cluttered administrative burden for HR and
over time a frustrating experience for employees. This story signifies that true appreciation
thrives on timeliness, not just a virtual pat on the back.
While Mark was grappling with his challenges, Sara, the HR Manager along with the HR team faced a chaotic month handling employee nominations and recognition events following ‘the major mansion project’ completion.
However, the existing RnR system was anything but efficient.
Managers filled out detailed forms on one platform, leading to delays and errors during manual review. Upon approval, nominations required logging into another system to issue rewards, adding complexity and potential mistakes. Additionally, tracking rewards and generating reports involved yet another platform, requiring hours each week to reconcile data.
The inefficiencies were glaring!
During that month, Sara and the HR team spent an inordinate amount of time managing the
RnR process.
The manual cross-referencing and data entry errors resulted in delayed recognition. Some employees received their rewards late, dampening their morale and even leading toemployees like Mark, an asset to the organization, to quit.
The common pitfalls of a traditional RnR platform are:
● Low employee engagement: Low morale of unrecognized employees, leading to
disengagement.
● Diminishing productivity levels: Disengaged employees directly translate to lower
company productivity.
● Quiet Quitting: Undervalued employees tend to quit quietly, thus fueling high turnovers.
Additionally, losing key employees like Mark, finding replacements, and training them to match their predecessors' productivity levels create substantial financial and time burdens.
Recognizing these challenges, Pravici offers a game-changing solution.
Pravici’s Solutions: Unified RnR reducing HR overhead, motivating Employees
Pravici’s unified RnR platform consolidates all rewards and recognition initiatives into a single, easy-to-manage system. The platform significantly streamlines administration, thereby reducing HR overhead.
What makes Pravici different from traditional HR platforms?
● Comprehensive Platform for Rewards and Recognition - A single platform that helps
to earn and redeem rewards seamlessly, and track progress, saving HR and employees
time and hassle. Above all, deliver the rewards and recognitions in a very timely manner.
● Customizable reward programs - Supports designing custom reward programs for
departments, functions, or initiatives with flexible multi-point systems and easy
administration.
● Real-time Integration with Collaboration Apps - Integrates seamlessly with Slack and
Teams for real-time recognition programs.
● Custom admin control - Provides managers with precise tools to track and manage
programs, while employees can seamlessly earn, burn, or convert points.
● Easy redemption with 200+ merchant network - Allows employees to choose and
redeem from travel, food, tech and more using electronic gift cards from stores or online.
Streamlining the entire process into a single and cohesive system significantly reduces HR
overhead. This consolidation eliminates the need for multiple, disjointed systems, thereby
reducing administrative burdens and inefficiencies.
Streamlining the entire process into a single and cohesive system significantly reduces HR
overhead. This consolidation eliminates the need for multiple, disjointed systems, thereby
reducing administrative burdens and inefficiencies.
HR departments can manage rewards and recognition more efficiently now, allowing them to focus on strategic initiatives rather than getting bogged down in time-consuming manual
processes.
Empowering HR: Pravici Simplifies Employee Appreciation and improves Employee Engagement
Mark's story highlights the crucial role of timely recognition in employee morale. Despite his
dedication, an outdated RnR system left him feeling undervalued, leading him to resign. On the other hand, Sara and her HR team also struggled with managing this disjointed system.
Pravici's unified RnR platform helps prevent the loss of valuable employees like Mark and
fosters a motivated and engaged workforce. It solves these issues by streamlining the process, reducing HR overhead, and ensuring timely recognition. Don't let outdated systems cost you your best employees. Experience the difference with Pravici's unified RnR platform!
Schedule a demo today and start transforming your workplace morale!
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