“Generally, appreciation means some blend of thankfulness, admiration, approval, and gratitude. In the financial world, something that ‘appreciates’ grows in value. With the power tool of appreciation, you get the benefit of both perspectives.”
—Doc Childre and Howard Martin, The HeartMath Solution
Did you know your recognition efforts could be “appreciating” faster than your money market fund? It’s true.
The Watson Wyatt Human Capital Index shows that clear rewards and accountability generate 16.5 to 21.5 percent growth in annual shareholder value, as well as 5.4 to 14.6 percent improvement in recruitment and retention.