When it comes to employee recognition, it’s not just managers who should be giving praise – peers can and should be recognizing each other’s contributions too. In fact, according to a study by Globoforce, peer-to-peer recognition is 35.7% more likely to have a positive impact on financial results than manager-only recognition. So how can you encourage peer-to-peer acknowledgement on Customer Support Day and beyond? Here are a few ideas that may work for your employees:

Foster a Culture of Appreciation

The first step to encouraging peer-to-peer acknowledgement is to foster a culture of appreciation in your organization. Make it clear that all employees are valued and that their contributions are recognized and appreciated.

Provide a Platform for Recognition

Provide your employees with a platform for recognizing each other’s contributions, such as a Slack channel or a dedicated section on your company intranet.

Make It Easy

Make it easy for employees to recognize each other, whether it’s through a simple “thank you” message or a more elaborate nomination for an award.

Encourage Specific Feedback

Encourage employees to provide specific feedback when recognizing each other, such as detailing the impact their colleague’s work had on a project or customer.

Celebrate Successes

Celebrate successes as a team, and highlight the contributions of individual team members who made it happen. This can be done through company-wide emails, newsletters, or even a celebration event.

Create Awards and Recognition Programs

Create awards and recognition programs that specifically recognize peer-to-peer contributions, such as an “Employee of the Month” program voted on by peers.

Lead by Example

Encourage managers and senior leaders to lead by example and recognize the contributions of their peers.

Provide Training

Provide training to employees on how to effectively recognize and acknowledge each other’s contributions. This can include workshops on active listening, effective feedback, and communication skills.

Make It Fun

Make peer-to-peer recognition fun and engaging, such as by creating a friendly competition or a game that encourages employees to recognize each other.

Tie It to Company Values

Tie peer-to-peer recognition to your company values and mission, so that employees see it as an integral part of the company culture.

Peer-to-peer acknowledgement is a powerful tool for recognizing the contributions of employees and fostering a culture of appreciation in the workplace. By providing a platform for recognition, making it easy, encouraging specific feedback, celebrating successes, creating awards and recognition programs, and leading by example, you can encourage your employees to acknowledge each other’s contributions and create a more engaged and motivated workforce. And with the financial benefits of peer-to-peer recognition, there’s no reason not to encourage it on Customer Support Day and beyond.