In a Corporate environment is public recognition better for employee morale than a pay raise?
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agsr · February 2017

When you work for a large corporation, there are always ups and downs throughout your career. In a positive side, there is financial recognition, recognition from your management, and occasional visible internal awards for doing a great job. All are important for ensuring great employee morale. But as an employee, what would you appreciate more a nice pay raise, or a very visible broad formal internal recognition award?

akdosiodos_2929 · February 2017

I would want money more.

skidoe_1029 · February 2017

Well, I would appreciate the recognition more than the pay. If I would have an option I would take both.

agsr · February 2017

I think the answer depends on the seniority level of employee and if employee is struggling financially. Assuming that it is a mid-level+ employee, there are no financial struggles, and person is looking for a longer term career then I believe the recognition is the way to go. Recognition has to be meaningful and formally celebrated. Referring to the Maslow hierarchy of needs we know that the ultimate goal is self-actualization. Recognition will be part of that goal fulfillment.

alookatjobs_19 · February 2017

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agsr · February 2017

Alookatjobs_19, thanks for your point. I also agree that this website is great and much better than the complicated traditional debate sites. In the age of twitter, not sure who wants to spend weeks getting formal responses to long essays. DebateIsland.com has the right recipe.
As far as specific debate, I don't remember all the times I got a nice raise and a nice bonus in my career, but I do remember how great I felt every time I was publically formally recognized in front of my peers...that is a humbling experience that makes you feel great about yourself and the Company you work for.

almskkwo1920 · February 2017

That's a great point agsr, i agree with you.

lapxoaka_19 · February 2017

Good point agsr, I agree with you as well.

bnyjstock1 · February 2017

Money will be spent and forgotten. The award will live forever, even if it is only in the mind of the recepient.

bnyjstock1 · February 2017

And love this site!

amnx_1039 · February 2017

I also love this website, it's amazing! I would take the recognition as well. bnyjstock1 and agsr made great points.

islander507 · February 2017

Agreed with recognition as preferred choice. Bnyjstock1 said it simply and best.

laifhja_1984 · February 2017

I would want the recognition. Money will be spent, the recognition may last longer.

agsr · February 2017

Excellent turnout for this debate. 75% of debateIslanders agree that employee recognition is better than comp. I hope corporate HR executives are listening to this debate and taking notes.