Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Performance, pay & rewards · Core

Recognition

Also called: employee recognition

ELI5

Non-pay acknowledgement of contribution or achievement.

Used in conversation

“The people plan needs to explain how recognition affects roles and decisions.”

Pitch context

You will see “Recognition” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches performance, pay & rewards.

Why it matters: In performance, pay & rewards, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Connected terms

  • RecognitionThe same visible label “Recognition” names different concepts.
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