Author: Jim Lundy                                Date: October 4, 2013
Topic: Workplace                          Research Note Number: 2013-35

Issue: What are the trends in social software?

Summary: Enterprises are constantly seeking ways to drive the highest performance from employees. Social recognition is the latest twist of a classic model that allows for employees, partners or customers to be recognized by peers, managers or both.

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Recognizing people for their contributions to a company is a key part of workforce motivation. Many firms have had recognition programs in place for years. Social recognition takes that process to a more engaging level, allowing more people to participate in the process. This research note explores the shift from traditional recognition to a socially enabled one.

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